Los Angeles, Feb 6 (TIWN) Kevin Costner honoured music executive Clive Davis, thanking him for providing guidance to pop star Whitney Houston since their collaboration on 1992's hit film 'The Bodyguard' and shepherding its hit song 'I Will Always Love You', reports 'Variety'.

Costner’s speech for Davis — delivered at the music executive’s much-awaited annual pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday evening (U.S. Pacific Time) — touched on his long, storied career and the pair’s personal relationship.