Mariah's number's are a farce. In most cases theres a direct correlation between numbers and popularity/influence with most acts that have sustain that much success..... think Elvis, The beatles, MJ, Whitney, Madonna but Mariah doesnt seem to be in that exlusive group. We know all the trickey thats followed Mariah throughout her career... Payolla schemes and selling her music for a ridicously low price are just two of the tactics.

Whitney has influenced just about everyone. Christina have called Whitney the greatest singer in the world. Both Christina and Leona have imitated Whitney, because she is their biggest influence. Along with Brandy, Monica, Jennifer Hudson, and countless others amed Whitney as their primary influence.

Monica on Whitney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKWY6WbjkQ4&feature=search

Christina on Whitney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3s74ncnvNI&feature=search
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8L881ZM2-M&feature=search

Jennifer Hudson on Whitney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR8-4OxIfFI&p=BC048A6AD0F1B4A9&playnext=1&index=28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8dg2ymVWvY&p=DF40B55BD215EA5D&playnext=1&index=2

Leona Lewis on Whitney Houston
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC_IdQJshiU&feature=search

Celine on Whitney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEtHyzOHMiw&feature=search
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6jpNulOn2k&feature=search

Charice Pempenco on Whitney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXdnMq_qD4U&feature=search

Oprah calls Whitey the voice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew_qVOGHmPc&feature=search

Need I go on?