Is Clive Davis trying to stoke a diva songbird feud?

The music producer says that Whitney Houston has a better voice than Mariah Carey.

“In my opinion, the best singers in the world are Aretha [Franklin] and Houston, Davis said, reports Hollywood.TV. “That’s not to knock Carey. Carey is a friend of mine, but I think Mariah would even say those two are the best.”

Not only can Houston sing, Davis boasted, she’s also talking clearly.

“She looks radiant and is clearly together,” he said of the rehabbed songbird. “She is talking enthusiastically and is articulate.”