The shows achilles heel is its book, which bebe winans cowrote with the. Consider the opportunity to book cece winans or other entertainers for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, business meeting or convention. His older brother, marvin, gave the eulogy for houston at. Whitney houstons mother isnt the only person writing a book on the superstar. He sat down with kd bowe to explain the reason he and whitney were able to open up to each other. Bebe winans met whitney houston in church 28 years ago, and they. From profoundly moving personal moments to eyeopening accounts of triumph to the heartbreaking realities that led to her ultimate defeat, the untold stories are intimately woven throughout this bookalong with online video links to behindthescenes. Cece now resides in brentwood, tennessee a suburb of nashville with her husband alvin love and two children, ashley rose and alvin love iii. But cece winans is a household name even for those unfamiliar with the industry. Today, winans has released a tribute of another kind for houston, a book he wrote entitled the whitney i knew.
Bebe winans on getting real with the whitney i knew. His older brother, marvin, gave the eulogy for houston at new hope baptist church in newark, n. Ceces personality, inviting warmth and genuine love for god transcends her music and has earned her millions of loyal fans around the world. The celebrated gospel singer details his decadeslong friendship with houston in his new book, the whitney i knew, in stores today. Lovely,but i wish whitney wouldve heard this book why she was here. Rns in his new book, the whitney i knew, gospel artist bebe winans describes his 28year friendship with singer whitney houston. I respect donnie mcclurkin at least he admitted about his gay past. We can assist you regarding any of the following booking entertainment, such as major name entertainers or celebrities, booking bebe winans, booking information on bebe winans, or hiring bebe winans for your special event, or to book or hire bebe winans, or if you are seeking the bebe winans booking.
Jul 31, 2012 few people can say they knew the late whitney houston as well as bebe winans. Heres what a reliable source told me about cece winans. Having sold 12 million records in her decadeslong career, cece winans is the bestselling and mostawarded female gospel artist of all time with 10 grammys plus 21 grammy nominations, 20 dove awards, 7 stellar awards and 3 naacp image awards. Cece winans booking gospel music artists corporate. On a positive note is ceces inspiring story of her journey from the projects of detroit to international fame and awardwinning success. The entertainment press incessantly told us what whitney did. Faithful friend and father ive called you through the years youve been great physician when sickness lingered near through distressing moments your name is new. The bebe winans story is an inspiring journey for all and its message to search for your own purpose in life is loud, clear, and heartfelt. Count on me by whitney houston and cece winans listen to whitney houston. A toptier contemporary gospel artist since her early80s work beside brother bebe. The pairs virtual singalong of cece winans and whitney houstons 1996 hit song brought some muchneeded joy to viewers.
The book promises what is described as heartbreaking accounts that led to. Bebe winans, whitney houston and cece winans 1990 ron galella, ltd. She whitney teams with cece winans on the inspirational duet count on me, and both accomplished singers raise all hopes with their comforting vocals. Gospel artist bebe winans opens up about whitney houston. Winans, 49, and his sister cece, performed with houston, and sang at her funeral in february. Count on me is a song recorded by american singers whitney houston and cece winans. If you are not a talent buyer, we are unable to provide cece winans manager or management contact information. Feb 16, 2012 ive know about cece and bebe winans sexuality for years, but apparently the public was not aware. Gospel singer bebe winans talks to the wall street journal business of celebrity host lee hawkins about the whitney i knew, his book. Jul 31, 2012 so i buy this book along with cissy houstons terrific book and bebe winans book was also a great read focusing on her positive qualities and what a great friendsister she was for the past 28 years. Cece winans met whitney houston in the mideighties at the naacp image awards where they began a lifelong friendship.
Winans body measurements may be 342534 inches 8763. Ive know about cece and bebe winans sexuality for years, but apparently the public was not aware. On a positive note is ceces inspiring story of her journey from the. Now, thanks to this tender, honest account, we understand what she thought and felt.
He is a member of the noted winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists. Bebe winans reveals whitney houstons highs and lows in. In the whitney i knew, winans has given us a wonderful giftthe gift of understanding. Now cece winans recalls a life full of blessings in this warm and intimate memoir. Released in early 1996, the song was the fourth single from the soundtrack album of the motion picture waiting to exhale. Cece winans is one of contemporary musics most acclaimed vocalists.
Cece winans was born in detroit, michigan, to delores and david mom and pop winans, on october 8, 1964. Her industry accolades, nearly too numerous to count, include five grammy awards, 18 gospel music association dove awards and several gold and platinumselling albums. Gospel legend cece winans first inspiration cruise. Nov 07, 20 count on me by whitney houston and cece winans listen to whitney houston. In 2012 winans was among the performers on we will always love you. Cece winans hadnt released an album since the late 2000s when she decided, at the urging of her son alvin love iii, to make what would become let them fall in love. Aug 15, 2012 in his new book, the whitney i knew, gospel artist bebe winans describes his 28year friendship with singer whitney houston. Whitney houston was the real life best friend of the gospel duo. Only a few voices make people stop and listen and cry, writes close friend. Whitney houston was the real life best friend of the gospel. In the years between the first time bebe winans and whitney houston met in 1985, to the day he delivered the tribute that touched a watching nation at houstons funeral, a deep and unique friendship bloomed and thrived. Cece winanss most popular book is on a positive note. Unbelievable, and whitney had called before cece had come to my door. Her followup endeavor, everlasting love, featured two billboard charting singles.
Juan winans as bebe winans, kiandra richardson as whitney houston, middle, and deborah joy winans as cece winans. Eighttime grammy award winner cece winans has broken new ground as a superstar of gospel. Bebe winans shares why whitney houston came to stay with his. Jun 15, 2012 winans, who sang at whitney houstons funeral, announced thursday he has written the whitney i knew, due out july 31. Few people can say they knew the late whitney houston as well as bebe winans. Winans, who sang at whitney houstons funeral, announced thursday he has written the whitney i knew, due out july 31. Cece tells detroit news that on february 6th whitney called her to thank her for the new bible she had sent her. Her latest record, let them fall in love, released february 3rd, represents the detroit stars first solo album in nearly a decade. Pastor, gospel pioneer, friend of whitney houston august 21, 2019 dewayne hamby patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Cece winans has 17 books on goodreads with 250 ratings. Cece in front of me, whitneys assistant, robin, in front of her, and whitney at the end of the line just like i said.
Bebe and cece winans are as gay as a pride festival. Cece winans whitney houston the greatest hits cd 1. A virtual album of bebe winans treasured memories of his friend and sister, whitney houston. She offers the courageous testimony of a rising recording star facing lifechanging. Count on me music download by cece winans, whitney houston. Becoming the princess you were created to be with claire cloniger. She stands with the height of 5 ft 9 inches 175 cm. A grammy award nominated smooth jazz gospel vocalist and pianist. Cece winans ventured out as a solo act in 1995, and continued to lean toward contemporary styles on her own albums. Priscilla marie winans love, known professionally as cece winans. Cece winans shares last conversation with longtime friend. A grammy salute to whitney houston, a grammy tv special honoring the life and career of houston. Bebe winans shares why whitney houston came to stay with. The whitney i knew and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Tamia and deborah cox lift spirits with cover of count on me. Jul 11, 2018 winans seems to run her professional and private life smoothly without engaging in any of the rumors. Oct 19, 2018 ceces personality, inviting warmth and genuine love for god transcends her music and has earned her millions of loyal fans around the world. Jul 31, 2012 today, winans has released a tribute of another kind for houston, a book he wrote entitled the whitney i knew. Cece winans biography affair, married, husband, ethnicity, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is cece winans. She has been able to sell more than 12 million records worldwide. Cece winans and terrence blanchard blessed assurance. Birth facts, family, and childhood cece winans was born in detroit, michigan, on october. Winans has said that his book was written with the blessing of the houston clan. Directly following this release, she performed on austin city limits, the legendary music program airing on pbs.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Chicago tribune editor greg kot wrote that winans s is one of the few voices on the album that sounds enraptured. Whitney houston was the real life best friend of the. Cece winans biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Talk about the bold friend whitney was when your sister was feeling homesick while you both were on tour in russia. In his new book, the whitney i knew, gospel artist bebe winans describes his 28year friendship with singer whitney houston. This company has been providing excellence in entertainment and customer service since 1970.
The celebrated gospel singer details his decadeslong friendship with houston in his new book, the whitney i knew, in. Jun 15, 2012 whitney houstons mother isnt the only person writing a book on the superstar. Bebe winans reveals whitney houstons highs and lows in new book. Bebe winans shares his relationship with whitney houston, and the late singers love for cece winans as well as the rest of his family. It is an uplifting song about leaning on a friend for support when needed. Cece in front of me, whitney s assistant, robin, in front of her, and whitney at the end of the line just like i said. One hiphopinfluenced project featured production by. In an interview with thegrio, the grammy award winning gospel singer talked candidly. Pastor, gospel pioneer, friend of whitney houston august 21, 2019 dewayne hamby patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on. Speaking of how bold whitney was, in the book you write about how that boldness even translated in the way she was a friend to you and cece. On a positive note is cece s inspiring story of her journey from the projects of detroit to international fame and awardwinning success. Winans, 49, and his sister cece, performed with houston, and sang. Cece tells detroit news that on february 6 th whitney called her to thank her for the new bible she had sent her.
Decorated singer whitney houston left her loyal fans throughout the world heartbroken when she passed away on feb. Bebe winans to publish memoir about whitney houston. Count on me through thick and thin a friendship that will never end when you are weak i will be strong helping you to carry on call on me, i. The celebrated gospel singer details his decadeslong friendship with houston in his new book, the whitney i. Dec 30, 2015 lillie mccloud crowdsurprising cover of cece winans alabaster box the x factor usa 20 duration. She is the bestselling female gospel artist of all time, as of 2015.
According to winans, whitney would fly in to nashville to. Winans won her first grammy for 1987 for best soul gospel performance, female for for always. Cece winans, one of the most celebrated singers in contemporary music has the loyalty of her fans, the respect of her peers and an armload of gold and platinum records, awards, honors and charttopping hits to prove it cece winans and her music have always had a broad reach. She is the host of the odyssey networks television show ceces place.
Cece had been messing around with whitney houston for at least 2 decades. Cece winans biography affair, married, husband, ethnicity. Gospel singer and personal friend to houston bebe winans hopes to unveil the new jersey singers true nature in his soontoberelease book the whitney i knew. Bebe winans on the whitney i knew, cece, and america. When whitney houston died in 2012, she left not only millions of fans to mourn her loss. Lillie mccloud crowdsurprising cover of cece winans alabaster box the x factor usa 20 duration. Winans, 49, and his sister cece, performed with houston.
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