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Cissy Houston: How 4 Missed Opportunities Shaped Her Career—and Paved the Way for Whitney Houston's Stardom

Cissy Houston: How 4 Missed Opportunities Shaped Her Career—and Paved the Way for Whitney Houston's Stardom

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A Hidden Legend: Cissy Houston’s Story in the Shadow of Whitney

October 7th marked the passing of Cissy Houston, known widely as Whitney Houston's mother. But Cissy herself was an extraordinary singer, navigating a career defined by near-breakthroughs and missed chances. Unlike Whitney’s meteoric rise, Cissy’s journey was quieter, marked by moments of a…

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