Emily “Cissy” Houston (n e 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, and Aretha Franklin, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work. Houston is the mother of singer Whitney Houston, grandmother of Bobbi Kristina Brown, aunt of singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick, and cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price.
instruments played
(soprano)
Vocals
Associated Acts
Whitney Houston Sweet Inspirations The Drinkard Singers Roy Hamilton Dionne Warwick Elvis Presley Herbie Mann Luther Vandross
Children
3; including Gary and Whitney
Genres
Soul gospel disco R&B pop
Occupation
Singer actress
Spouses
Freddie Garland (m. 1955; div. 1957) John Houston Jr. (m. 1964; div. 1991)
Years Active
1938 present
Name
Cissy Houston
Nationality
United States of America