Until Whitney's death in February 2012, most media sources said it was Aretha Franklin. But since Whitney died, there seems to have been a falling-out between Whitney's mom (Cissy Houston) and Aretha, and when Aretha was interviewed on the Today Show by Al Roker, she denied being Whitney's godmother, and said she had only been a friend of the family. But it was widely reported for years that Whitney thought of Aretha as a part of her family, even calling her "Aunt Ree," and it was also widely reported that Aretha was in fact Whitney's godmother. We may never know the full story.
she was a singer.
Until Whitney's death in February 2012, most media sources said it was Aretha Franklin. But since Whitney died, there seems to have been a falling-out between Whitney's mom (Cissy Houston) and Aretha, and when Aretha was interviewed on the Today Show by Al Roker, she denied being Whitney's godmother, and said she had only been a friend of the family. But it was widely reported for years that Whitney thought of Aretha as a part of her family, even calling her "Aunt Ree," and it was also widely reported that Aretha was in fact Whitney's godmother. We may never know the full story.
Until Whitney's death in February 2012, most media sources said it was soul singer Aretha Franklin. But since Whitney died, there seems to have been a falling-out between Whitney's mom (Cissy Houston) and Aretha, and when Aretha was interviewed on the Today Show by Al Roker, she denied being Whitney's godmother, and said she had only been a friend of the family. But it was widely reported for years that Whitney thought of Aretha as a part of her family, even calling her "Aunt Ree," and it was also widely reported that Aretha was in fact Whitney's godmother. We may never know the full story.
No, Whitney Houston's mom was Cissy Houston, the famous gospel singer.
"Emily Cissy Drinkard Houston (born September 30, 1933), better known as Cissy Houston, is a Grammy Award winning American soul and gospel singer. She led a very successful career as a backup singer for such artists as Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson, and Aretha Franklin, and is now primarily a solo artist. She is the mother of singer and actress Whitney Houston and aunt of Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick."Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cissy_Houston
she was a singer.
Cissy is Whitney Houstons mom. She was born 1932 in Newark, NJ. She is a singer of gospel and soul music.
Until Whitney's death in February 2012, most media sources said it was Aretha Franklin. But since Whitney died, there seems to have been a falling-out between Whitney's mom (Cissy Houston) and Aretha, and when Aretha was interviewed on the Today Show by Al Roker, she denied being Whitney's godmother, and said she had only been a friend of the family. But it was widely reported for years that Whitney thought of Aretha as a part of her family, even calling her "Aunt Ree," and it was also widely reported that Aretha was in fact Whitney's godmother. We may never know the full story.
Some famous people named Whitney include Whitney Houston, a renowned singer and actress, and Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of the dating app Bumble.
Whitney Houston
Until Whitney's death in February 2012, most media sources said it was soul singer Aretha Franklin. But since Whitney died, there seems to have been a falling-out between Whitney's mom (Cissy Houston) and Aretha, and when Aretha was interviewed on the Today Show by Al Roker, she denied being Whitney's godmother, and said she had only been a friend of the family. But it was widely reported for years that Whitney thought of Aretha as a part of her family, even calling her "Aunt Ree," and it was also widely reported that Aretha was in fact Whitney's godmother. We may never know the full story.
Whitney Houston is important because she is a famous singer. And she had a lot of things that she donated.
No, Whitney Houston's mom was Cissy Houston, the famous gospel singer.
Whittney Houston was a famous human singer who is no longer alive
Whitney Houston
she used to be a famous singer. I think. hope you find good info! :)
Bobbi Kristina, her daughter with then-husband Bobby Brown.Whitney Houston's daughter is Bobbi Kristina Brown. (Bobbi's father is singer Bobby Brown.)