Published October 08,2024
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Cissy Houston, the Grammy-winning mom of the late Whitney Houston, has died, her daughter-in-law stated in a press release Monday. She was 91 years previous.
“It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers,” Pat Houston wrote on Instagram.
Born Emily Drinkard, Cissy Houston sang soul and gospel, boasting a profitable backup profession for the likes of Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick, together with as a part of the favored group the Sweet Inspirations.
Along with being Whitney Houston’s mom, she was the aunt of singers Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick, and a cousin to famed opera singer Leontyne Price.
A well-liked session singer, Cissy Houston recorded a whole lot of songs throughout the genres, along with her vocals included on tracks by stars from Jimi Hendrix to Beyonce.
As a gospel soloist she nabbed Grammys for the albums “Face to Face” and “He Leadeth Me” within the late Nineties.
Her daughter Whitney is likely one of the best-selling US musical artists of all time, with traditional hits showcasing her outstanding vocals together with “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Whitney Houston died in a shock drowning the day earlier than the Grammy awards in 2012, at age 48.
Source: www.anews.com.tr