Thelma Houston
American singer
Thelma Houston (born Thelma Jackson on May 7, 1946) is an American singer and actress. She had a #1 hit with her version of "Don't Leave Me This Way".[1] The song won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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 Houston in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thelma Jackson |
| Born | May 7, 1946 Leland, Mississippi, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, disco, Motown, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Labels | Dunhill, Motown, RCA, MCA, Reprise, Shout Factory |
| Website | www.thelmahouston.com |
Houston made guest-star appearances, including Cagney & Lacey and Simon & Simon. She later acted in the movies Beloved and 54.
Houston was born in Leland, Mississippi.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Thelma Houston". Cast Productions. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Thelma Houston". All Music. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
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