Cissy Houston
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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, and Aretha Franklin, Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work.
American singer (born 1933)
Cissy Houston | |
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 Houston in 1975 | |
| Born | Emily Drinkard (1933-09-30) September 30, 1933 (age 89)[1][2] Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1938–present |
| Spouses | Freddie Garland
(m. 1955; div. 1957)John Houston Jr.
(m. 1964; div. 1991) |
| Children | 3; including Whitney and Gary |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals (Mezzo-soprano) |
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Houston is the mother of singer and actress Whitney Houston, the aunt of singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick, and a cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price.