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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cissy_HoustonCissy Houston - Wikipedia

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   Emily "Cissy" Houston (née Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work.

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   Dec 15, 2016 · Cissy Houston is a singer who performed with The Drinkard Singers, The Sweet Inspirations, and solo. She also won Grammy Awards, appeared in The Wiz, and founded the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children.

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   Cissy Houston is the mother of Whitney Houston and a gospel singer and actress. She has appeared in films such as A Time to Kill, The Preacher's Wife and God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.

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   • Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA

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6. www.encyclopedia.com › cissy-houstonCissy Houston | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 18, 2018 · Cissy Houston is a singer who has worked in gospel, pop, and blues genres. She is the mother of Whitney Houston and has performed with many famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and David Bowie.

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   Feb 11, 2024 · Cissy Houston is a celebrated singer, mother of Whitney Houston, and a Grammy winner. Learn about her life, career, and impact on music and culture in New Jersey and beyond.

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   When did Cissy Houston start singing?

   • Cissy Houston started singing at the age of five with the family gospel group, the Drinkard Singers, in Newark, New Jersey. After years of singing gospel, she crossed over into the pop world and formed the group Sweet Inspirations with Sylvia Sherwell, Myrna Smith, and Estelle Brown.

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   What happened to Cissy Houston?

   • For a time, Houston scaled back her musical schedule to raise her three children — Gary, Michael, and Whitney — and spend more time with then-husband John. She returned to a more full-time music career in the late 1970s, when she released the albums Cissy Houston in 1977, Warning—Dangerin 1979, and 1980 ’ s Step Aside for a Lady.

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   Who is Cissy Houston?

   • Lee (who would later become the mother of singers Marie Dionne Warwick and Delia Juanita (Dee Dee) Warrick, later joined the group along with Anne Drinkard Moss and Marie Drinkard Epps, and the group was renamed The Drinkard Singers. It was while performing on Drinkard Singers that Cissy Houston made her television debut on TV Gospel Time.

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   What is Cissy Houston's legacy?

   • The legacy of talent and passion for music runs deep in the Houston family, a testament to Cissy's inspirational role as a mother and mentor. The loss of Whitney Houston in 2012 was a profound moment, not just for the Houston family but for the world that admired her talent. Yet, Cissy Houston's strength and legacy continue to inspire.

   Celebrating Cissy Houston: ‘A Legacy of Musical Brilliance, Inspiration’

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9. www.imdb.com › name › nm0396810Cissy Houston - Biography - IMDb

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   Cissy Houston is an actress and producer, known for A Time to Kill (1996), The Preacher's Wife (1996) and God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018). She is the mother of Whitney Houston and the grandmother of Bobbi Kristina Brown and Rayah Houston.

10. www.youtube.com › watchCissy Houston's FIRST Interview since Whitney Houston death

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    Apr 2, 2012 · Watch Cissy Houston's first interview since the tragic death of her daughter Whitney Houston, the legendary singer and actress. Hear her candid thoughts and emotions about Whitney's life, legacy ...

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