Biography
CeCe Winans is an American best-selling and most-awarded female gospel singer known for songs such as Goodness of God. Likewise, she is an author known for books such as Believe for It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation.
How old is She? – Age
Winans is 59 years old as of 2024. She was born on October 8, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan, United States, where she also grew up.
How tall is She? – Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m).
Mother, Father, and Siblings – Family
CeCe was born to parents; Delores Winans and David Winans in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Her parents were dedicated christians and were part of the Church of God in Christ. It is known that her father worked as a barber and taxi driver. She experienced her childhood along with her nine siblings. They are; Michael, Ronald, David, twins Carvin and Marvin, BeBe, Debbie, Angie, and Daniel Winans.
Educational Background
Winans enrolled at Ashland High School in Ashland, Oregon, where she also played volleyball. Afterward, she pursued biology and chemistry at the Dominican University of California in San Rafael.
Is She Married? – Husband
CeCe has been married to her lovely husband, Alvin Love II, since 1984. He is a pastor who currently serves as the pastor of Nashville Life Church. Presently, the couple resides in a suburb of Nashville, Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Children
Winans and her husband Alvin Love II have been blessed with two children, a son and a daughter. They are Ashley Love and Alvin Love III. Likewise, the couple are the grandparents to three children.
Music Career
CeCe is a vastly recognized gospel singer with 17 million record sales certified by RIAA. She is also an inductee into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. Her songs specializes in traditional, R&B, Contemporary Christian Music, and contemporary/urban Gospel Music.
Likewise, her solo albums have been rated as the top Gospel, Christian, and R&B music sellers by the Billboard magazine. Previously, she was a member of the Gospel duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. It is known that she performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno along with Bebe and Mary Mary.
Most noteworthy, she was a judge of the Sunday Best gospel singing competition on BET along with her brother BeBe. Some of her popular albulms include More Than This, Throne Room, Alabaster Box, and Believe for It.
On the other hand, she has authored books such as On A Positive Note and Throne Room: Ushered Into the Presence of God. She has also been featured on several TV shows including We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston.
Net Worth
Winans has an estimated net worth of $8 Million.
Songs
- Worthy
- That’s My King
- Mercy Said No
- I Found Love
- Alabaster Box
- I’ve Got Joy
- Count On Me
- Lost Without You
- It Wasn’t Easy
- Jesus, You’re Beautiful
- King of Glory
- No Greater
- Waging War
- Addictive Love
Books
- Believe for It: Passing on Faith to the Next Generation
- The Best of Cece Winans
- Throne Room: Ushered Into the Presence of God
- On a Positive Note: Her Joyous Faith, Her Life in Music, and Her Everyday Blessings
- Always Sisters: Becoming the Princess You Were Created to Be
Awards
- 15 Grammy Awards
- 31 GMA Dove Awards
- 17 Stellar Awards
- 7 NAACP Image Awards