Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston
Houston in 2023
Houston in 2023
Background information
Birth nameThelma Jackson
Born (1946-05-07) May 7, 1946 (age 78)
Leland, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active1968–present
Labels
Formerly ofSisters of Glory
Websitethelmahouston.com

Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946)[1][2] is an American singer. Beginning her recording career in the late 1960s, Houston scored a number-one hit in 1977 with her recording of "Don't Leave Me This Way", which won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.[2]

  1. ^ "Unsung - TV One". Unsung. March 20, 2022. Event occurs at 2.00. TV One. Retrieved March 20, 2022 (2022-03-20).
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