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Emily "Cissy" Houston (née Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) [3] 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.
Apr 24, 2023 · Cissy Houston is still alive. However, the 89-year-old is reportedly battling dementia, an ailment characterized by progressive memory loss. “She’s in the early stages of dementia,” a family source told Radar in 2018.
Cissy Houston was born on 30 September 1933 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. She 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 was previously married to John Russell Houston Jr. and Frederick Garland.
Cissy Houston was born on September 30, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. She 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 was previously married to John Russell Houston Jr. and Frederick Garland.
Jan 23, 2013 · In a revealing new memoir, Remembering Whitney (Harper Collins), Cissy, 79, writes candidly about her daughter’s severe drug problems and the downward spiral that led to her death by drowning...
Dec 15, 2016 · Cissy Houston. Biography. Singer Cissy Houston was born Emily Drinkard on September 30, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to Delia Mae McCaskill Drinkard and Nicholas Drinkard. With her father’s encouragement, Houston formed the gospel singing group The Drinkard Four with her sister, Anne, and her brothers, Larry and Nicky.
Jan 28, 2013 · Cissy Houston on Whitney: 'She was raised well, she knew better' than to use drugs. The loss of a child is devastating for a parent, and Whitney Houston's mother Cissy is no different.
Feb 11, 2024 · Cissy Houston, not just a celebrated singer but also the matriarch of the Houston musical dynasty, stands as a testament to the power of nurturing and legacy. With a voice that has graced the stages behind icons such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston's contribution to music extends beyond her melodies.
May 18, 2018 · When Whitney Houston skyrocketed to superstardom, many wondered what had made her an overnight sensation. Those on the musical scene, however, knew that Whitney ’ s role model was her very talented mother, Cissy. The elder Houston has had a lengthy musical career as a gospel, pop, and blues singer.
Dec 10, 2022 · Cissy Houston, mother of deceased superstar Whitney Houston, shares her faith, career and grief journey with 700 Club Special Correspondent, Scott Ross. Two-time Grammy Winner Cissy Houston is a Gospel music great.