Cissy
7 Oct
Cissy Houston, the powerhouse gospel singer and mother of the legendary Whitney Houston, has passed away at the age of 91. A true queen of soul, Cissy’s voice not only graced the stages of gospel but also helped behind some of music’s greatest names, from Elvis Presley to Aretha Franklin. READ ALOS; Whitney Houston’s mom,…
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