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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.
Feb 7, 2021 · Cissy Houston, who is now 87 years old, is now more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. She still loves her daughter as fiercely as ever — and misses her deeply.
- Gina Vaynshteyn
Apr 24, 2023 · Cissy Houston, 89, is still alive and has dementia, according to a family source. She is the mother of Whitney Houston, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
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.
Jan 25, 2013 · 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 family called the superstar...
- christie.dzurilla@latimes.com
- Assistant Editor, Fast Break Desk
May 16, 2018 · When she was on tour, Cissy left Whitney, Gary, and their brother Michael for extended periods of time with relatives. Asked about what led to his own addiction issues in the film, Gary tells...
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.
