Her mother, Cissy Houston, was a renowned gospel singer, and her cousin, Dionne Warwick, was a pop music icon. Whitney's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly rose to fame ...

A church performer from an early age, Houston was part of a family gospel act before breaking ... but they were joined in music for much of Whitney’s life, from church to stage performances ...

Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston and an iconic gospel singer herself ... Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts." ...