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Who really influenced Britney Spears; a thread.
Britney has never been afraid to give credit to those who have influenced her, and in this thread we'll find out who had the biggest impact on the undisputed princess of pop
During an interview in 1999, Britney named Madonna, Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston as her trifecta of influences
While recording her debut album, Britney credited Mariah Carey as a major influence
Britney calling Mariah Carey her role model and praising her songwriting skills
Britney praising Madonna when asked who she admires the most
For her debut tour, Britney paid tribute to Janet Jackson by covering Black Cat and Nasty
“Everybody wants to be Madonna” – Britney Spears
Britney once again crediting Janet Jackson and Madonna as her biggest influences
Britney at a record store stanning for Madonna’s Ray of Light
Britney in 2001 saying she would love to collab with Madonna, Janet and Michael
Britney: “I wanted to re-create some of Janet’s greatest moments, like Escapade and that whole era”
Britney in 2011: “I’m still a huge fan of Madonna"
Touch of My Hand was inspired by Janet’s That’s the Way Love Goes
Britney getting emotional while talking about how much she loves Madonna
Britney landed a record deal after singing Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing for Jive Records executives
Last year, Britney credited Mariah Carey as one of the main reasons she started singing
Britney on meeting her idols Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston at the 1999 EMA’s
Britney talking about how much she loves Lauryn Hill
Britney spotted listening to Damita Jo in her car
Britney at the 1999 VMA’s fan girling over Madonna and wanting to meet her
Britney in 2004 praising Madonna and Janet Jackson
Britney on meeting Janet Jackson for the first time
