Cissy Houston
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About
Gospel singer sang backup for artists such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Houston was the recipient of multiple honors, including two Grammy Awards. Her song "I Know Him So Well" has accumulated more than 5 million streams on Spotify.
Before Fame
She was in a gospel group with her cousin Dionne Warwick called The Drinkard Singers.
Trivia
She performed backup on Van Morrison's single "Brown Eyed Girl." She released 10 solo albums throughout her career.
Family Life
She was married to her second husband John Russell Houston from 1959 until 1990. Her daughter was the great Whitney Houston.
Associated With
She played the role of Mrs. Havergal in the film The Preacher's Wife with Denzel Washington.
