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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.
Dec 15, 2016 · 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 25, 2013 · Jan. 25, 2013 12 AM PT. Almost a year after her daughter Whitney Houston’s death, Cissy Houston is opening up about that horrible day and its repercussions. The gospel singer, whose...
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.
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.
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.
Dec 22, 2022 · Cissy Houston is an award-winning gospel and soul singer who has performed with some of the world’s greatest performers. She is best known for performing as a back-up singer for artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Listen to a young Whitney Houston’s stunning vocal in unearthed TV 'Steak & Ale' advert.
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