Long before her rise to global stardom, Whitney Houston was already rooted in gospel music—a heritage nurtured by her mother, acclaimed gospel singer Cissy Houston, and shaped by her own spiritual foundation. In 1981, at just seventeen years old, Whitney recorded three gospel tracks—”He Can Use Me,” “Testimony,” and “I Found a Wonderful Way.” These … “Before Her 1985 Debut, Whitney Houston Recorded Three FIERY Gospel Songs In 1981. Listen Them Here…”