Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston
Houston in 2023
Background information
Born
Thelma Jackson

(1946-05-07) May 7, 1946
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active1968–present
Labels
Formerly ofSisters of Glory
Websitethelmahouston.com

Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946) is an American singer and actress. 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.