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  1. 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.

  2. Dec 22, 2022 · Cissy Houston was born on September 30, 1933 and she celebrated her 89th birthday in 2021. Cissy’s birth name was Emily Drinkard, however, she is known professionally as Cissy Houston. Cissy Houston is a well-known soul and gospel singer. She is also the mother of the late Whitney Houston.

  3. Cissy Houston. 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:

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  5. 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.

  6. May 18, 2018 · 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.

  7. Jan 25, 2013 · By Christie D’Zurilla. 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 ...

  8. 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.

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