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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Houstons stunning vocal in unearthed TV 'Steak & Ale' advert.

  5. Emily "Cissy" Houston 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.

  6. 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.

  7. An important but underappreciated figure in the history of R&B, Cissy Houston founded the legendary Sweet Inspirations and is the mother of superstar Whitney Houston. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 2020s. Born. September 30, 1933 in Newark, NJ. Genre. R&B, Religious. Styles. Retro-Soul, Soul, Black Gospel, Gospel. Also Known As

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