"Eric is one of the new, young singers that has appeared on the scene that, much to my delight, has a great voice,
is an excellent performer and has a great knowledge about the roots of this music" - Taj Mahal

Were it not for Bob Dylan's Love and Theft, Eric Bibb's Painting Signs would be the best blues album released this year. The reason is simple: By folding in a delightful mix of gospel, folk, and country, Bibb allows his songs to rise above the trappings typical of the genre. And he delivers each with the sense of supreme fortitude that perfectly conveys the thoughtful introspection of his lyrics.

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most-awarded female act of all time. Houston was also one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. Houston began singing with her New Jersey church's junior gospel choir at age 11. After she began performing alongside her mother in night clubs in the New York City area, she was discovered by Arista Records label head Clive Davis. Houston released 7 studio albums and 3 movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification.