Top Facts about the Most Awarded Female Artist in History & Travel Tips to the o2 this weekend!

In the twenty-five years since she recorded her history-making debut album, Whitney Houston has become a legend and icon. One of the bestselling female artists of all time, she has sold over 140 million albums worldwide and is the most awarded female artist in history with 411 awards to her name. Her long time producer Clive Davis encouraged her to record her recent release I Look To You which has topped charts across the world.

Did You Know?

• Whitney's nickname, Nippy, was given to her by her father, John Houston, when she was a baby. "Nippy" was a cartoon character who was always getting into trouble. As baby Whitney kept kicking off her winter blanket, her father kept covering her again, and thought, "Nippy, seldom right"

• Aretha Franklin is Whitney's godmother. Whitney and Aretha recorded the duet "It Isn't It Wasn't It Ain't Never Gonna Be" in 1988 for Aretha's album, "Through The Storm."

• Whitney's "I Will Always Love You" from "The Bodyguard" soundtrack is the best selling commercial single in history, and the biggest selling record by a female solo artist. The song also is the longest-running No. 1 single by a female solo artist, residing at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks.

• Whitney holds the record for highest one-week single sales by a female artist, as 632,000 copies of "I Will Always Love You" were sold in the final week of December 1992
• Whitney’s favourite Actor is Robert DeNiro!

• Whitney has won 22 American Music Awards, more than any other female solo artist, and second only to Michael Jackson

Going to the concert? How to get there..

KBR Transport Shuttle Bus
This shuttle bus service has three routes:
1. A service from St Stephen’s Green to the 02
2. A service from Eden Quay (Laughter Lounge) to the 02
3. A service from Amiens Street /Connolly station to the 02
All buses will carry signage indicating that they are The 02 shuttle buses. The Shuttle bus runs approx every 20mins from the above locations. Fare: €3 One Way / €5 Return

DART
DART networks provide excellent service from many different parts of Dublin. In most cases parking is available at the various stations along the route. The nearest DART station is located within a 10 minute walk from the hotel in Blackrock and takes you to Connolly Station. The Luas (Red Line) can be taken from Connolly Station directly to the o2 and runs frequently.

Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus offers a high frequency, accessible and easy to use service from all over Dublin to within a 20 minute walk of the Venue. The 46A bus departs every 5 minutes and takes you to O’Connell Street, located approximately a 20 minute walk from the o2.

Road Routes
If you plan on driving to the show, traffic restrictions are in place on North Wall Quay and on East Wall Road. Although there is no parking at the venue itself, limited car parking is available at Jury’s Custom House, Connolly Station and the NCI.

Enjoy the Concert!!