WHITNEY HOUSTON - WHITNEY HOUSTON RELEASE CONFIRMED.

WHITNEY HOUSTON RELEASE CONFIRMED.

Whitney Houston's long-awaited comeback album will hit stores on September 1.

Whitney Houston's new album will be released on September 1.

The record - which is rumoured to be titled 'Undefeated' - will be the 45-year-old singer's first release for seven years.

Photographer Patrick Demarchelier has been working with Whitney - whose career was derailed by her struggle with drug addiction - on some promotional pictures, and claims she is ready to return to the limelight.

He said: "Working with her was fantastic. She was so full of life and energy. She moved well and was in such great spirits."

The album will feature a track written by Oscar-nominated song writer Diane Warren, called 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'.

In February, Whitney made her long-awaited stage comeback at Clive Davis' pre-Gammy Awards party.

Her performance - which saw her sing several of her classic hits, including 'I'm Every Woman' and 'I Will Always Love You' - was lauded by partygoers.

Actor-and-singer Jamie Foxx said: "We all crossed our fingers that her beautiful story would end happily. This is a new beginning."

Clive also confirmed Whitney was ready to start work on her new album, saying at the time: "You wait for the great songs to be written. The great hits Whitney has given to the public for so many years — you keep encouraging and setting the bar."