Cissy Houston

Cissy Houston

American singer

An important but underappreciated figure in the history of R&B, Cissy Houston founded the legendary Sweet Inspirations and is the mother of superstar Whitney Houston.

Born	September 30, 1933
Hometown	Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Net worth	$6 million

Spouse	John Houston Jr. , Freddie Garland
Children	Whitney Houston
Parents	Nitcholas Drinkard , Delia Mae Drinkard

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Albums

Studio 102 Essentials

Studio 102 Essentials

2008

I'll Take Care of You

I'll Take Care of You

1992

Step Aside for a Lady

Step Aside for a Lady

1980

Think It Over

Think It Over

1978

Cissy Houston

Cissy Houston

1977

Presenting Cissy Houston

Presenting Cissy Houston

1970

American Portraits: Cissy Houston

American Portraits: Cissy Houston

2020

Cissy Houston Collection

Cissy Houston Collection

2005

Love Is Holding You

Love Is Holding You

2001

Cissy Houston & Whitney Houston

Cissy Houston & Whitney Houston

1999

He Leadeth Me

He Leadeth Me

1997

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