Whitney at the 1988 American Music Awards holding her award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. She beat out Janet Jackson and Madonna who were also nominated in that category.
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Whitney at the 1988 American Music Awards holding her award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. She beat out Janet Jackson and Madonna who were also nominated in that category.