The Gospel According to Whitney
Whitney Houston's most memorable gospel moments.
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Whitney Duets With Cissy Houston - Even though Whitney Houston grew up under Cissy’s watchful eye singing at New Hope Baptist church in Newark, NJ, their first official duet didn’t occur until 1987, when Cissy joined her daughter for "I Know Him So Well," a cover that was included on the Whitney album.(Photo: NNS/Landov)
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Whitney Sings for Mandela - In 1988 an all-gospel set was planned for the Nelson Mandela Tribute Concert in London, instead the audience was blessed with Cissy Houston joining Whitney for the gospel song “I Believe.”(Photo: Media24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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Whitney Tours With the Winans - Even though it’s well known that Whitney and the Winans Family were extremely close, it’s not well known that in 1989 she toured with the Winans as a back up singer for their U.S. tour. She also recorded the popular single “Hold Up With the Light” with the Winans younger brother and sister duo, Bebe and Cece.(Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Whitney Is The Preacher’s Wife - In 1996, Whitney starred with Denzel Washington in the holiday comedy The Preacher's Wife, and also realized a lifelong dream of creating a gospel album when she recorded and co-produced the soundtrack.(Photo: Mundy Lane Entertainment)
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Whitney Films The Bodyguard - In 1992 Whitney filmed her first feature film, The Bodyguard, starring Kevin Costner, and used her star power to have the producers include her favorite gospel tune, “Jesus Loves Me.” (Photo: Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures)
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