Cissy Houston (1933–2024), gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother

Cissy Houston was a legendary gospel and soul singer, as well as the mother of and the aunt of Dionne and .

Bobby Brown Jr. (1992–2020), musician who was Bobby Brown’s son

Bobby Brown Jr. was a musician who was the son of R&B star Bobby Brown and his former girlfriend, Kim Ward.

LaShawn Daniels (1977–2019), songwriter for Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson

LaShawn Daniels was an acclaimed songwriter who wrote for superstars Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga. He won a Grammy Award for co-writing Destiny’s Child’s hit song, “Say My Name.” In 2003, he co-wrote the popular song “Love and War” for Tamar Braxton and he appeared on her reality shows, “Braxton Family Values” and “Tamar & Vince.” He also wrote songs for Brandy and Monica, Jennifer Lopez, and the Spice Girls.

Grammy Flashback: Album of the Year (video)

A video tribute to some of the most beloved Grammy winners.

Kashif Saleem (1959–2016), singer and songwriter

Kashif Saleem, a singer-songwriter,multi-instrumentalist,and record producer, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, according to multiple news sources. Saleem was 56.

Dee Dee Warwick: Soul Sister

It must have been tough growing up around star power as bright as Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and . But Dee Dee Warwick—Dionne’s kid sister, Cissy’s niece, and Whitney’s cousin—could hold her own. She was a two-time Grammy nominee for "Foolish Fool" and "She Didn't Know."

Whitney Houston: The Greatest of All

What would the music world be today if there had been no Whitney Houston?

We Will Always Love Whitney

2012's Grammy awards came at a sad and shocking time for the music world: just one day before the award ceremony, Whitney Houston died at age 48.