Road to the BET Awards: Cissy Houston

Her daughter was one of the most famous singers in the world, but Cissy Houston had a flourishing career of her own. Her legendary journey started in 1938, when she became part of her siblings' gospel group The Drinkard Singers. Keep clicking to follow Cissy Houston's road to the BET Awards 2012. 

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