American singer (1933–2024)
| Description | American singer (1933–2024) Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933-09-30 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Newark Newark Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 2024-10-07 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | Newark Newark Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | singer Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | voice Source: Wikidata |
| Voice type | mezzo-soprano Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | gospel music rhythm and blues disco pop music soul Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | RCA Records A&M Records Columbia Records Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | The Gospelaires The Sweet Inspirations The Drinkard Singers The Drinkard Singers Sweet Inspirations Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Awards | New Jersey Hall of Fame Source: Wikidata |
Cissie Houston Cissy Houston Emily Drinkard Emily Drinkard Houston Emily Garland Emily Houston Sissie Houston Sissy Huston
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