CeCe Winans — Songs and Biography

History and Sound

CeCe Winans grew up in a musical family in Detroit and rose to prominence in the duo BeBe & CeCe Winans with her brother.

Her solo career began with the album “Alone in His Presence.” Many years later, the live album “Believe for It” introduced a new audience to her rendition of “Goodness of God.” This recording clearly showcases her gospel approach: the singer begins with restraint, making room for the lyrics, and gradually leads the audience into singing together.

Albums and Recordings

Winans’s solo albums showcase different forms of gospel. “Let Them Fall in Love” features horns and energetic choral responses, while “Believe for It” often focuses on a single voice leading the audience. The title track of the latter album especially captures the shift in scale from a restrained opening to a communal chorus. It is the same expressive arc that works in her performance of “Goodness of God.”