She released her solo debut LP Presenting Cissy Houston in 1970 — which included hits such as "Be My Baby" and "I'll Be There." In 1972, she sang back-up on Bette Midler's debut album.

My Life With God And Gospel and Remembering Whitney: A Mother’s Story Of Life, Loss And The Night The Music Stopped. On Monday, Cissy’s daughter-in-law Pat Houston confirmed her death to The ...

“It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today!” she said in a post on Instagram. “Please keep the Houston family in your prayers.” Cissy Houston’s ...