Whitney's love for gospel shines through in this performance with Cissy of "A Quiet Place" from 1987 on TV show "Superstars and Their Moms" | Whitney Houston

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On February 25, 1986, Whitney won her first GRAMMY for Best Pop Performance, Female for the song "Saving All My Love for You". The ceremony was held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and, as you can see, was a family affair! Here is some behind the scenes footage from that day shot by Entertainment Tonight. | Whitney Houston

"My mother taught me how to sing. I had the singing in me, but she taught me how — and she taught me through gospel." Whitney talks about how her mother, Cissy Houston developed her singing abilities through gospel music. 🎥 Repost: theblackmusicarchive and thepopattic on Instagram | Whitney Houston