What is Cissy Houston's full name?
Emily Drinkard
Cissy Houston nickname(s):
Cissy
Cissy Houston date of birth:
September 30, 1933
How old is Cissy Houston?
92
Where was Cissy Houston born?
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Cissy Houston body shape:
Average
What color are Cissy Houston's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Cissy Houston's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Cissy Houston gay or straight?
Straight
What is Cissy Houston's ethnicity?
Black
What is Cissy Houston nationality?
American
What is Cissy Houston's occupation?
Singer
Cissy Houston claim to fame:
Whitney Houston's Mother
What genre is Cissy Houston's work?
Soul, gospel, disco
What instruments does Cissy Houston play?
Vocals (soprano), Vocals
Who is Cissy Houston's father?
Nitcholas Drinkard
Who is Cissy Houston's mother?
Delia Mae Drinkard
Cissy Houston brother(s):
William, Hansom, Nicky Drinkard, Larry Drinkard
Cissy Houston sister(s):
Lee, Marie, Anne Drinkard
Cissy Houston family:
Whitney Houston (Daughter), Leontyne Price (counsin)
Short Biography
Emily "Cissy" Houston (née Drinkard; born September 30, 1933) is an American soul and gospel singer. After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin she embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work. She is the mother of Whitney Houston, grandmother of Whitney's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, aunt of Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick, and a cousin of opera singer Leontyne Price.