Bebe Winans Biography
Bebe Winans is an American gospel and R&B singer. He is a member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.
Jim Bakker’s television show The PTL Club took interest in BeBe and his sister CeCe as background vocalists for the show.
After going to audition they were accepted. BeBe and CeCe moved to the PTL campus in North Carolina, and were on the show for about five years.
During their time on PTL, they recorded “Lord Lift Us Up” Eventually the success warranted a full-length album.
BeBe and CeCe later left PTL to pursue their singing career and recorded five albums together including self-titled BeBe & CeCe Winans, Heaven, Different Lifestyles, First Christmas and Relationships.
In 1995, BeBe and CeCe split up to pursue solo careers. But in 2009 they did the album “Still” together. On it was the song “Close to You,” which won a Dove award in 2010 in the category of Urban Recorded Song.
Bebe Winans Age
Born Benjamin Winans on September 17, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. He is 56 years of age as of 2019.
Bebe Winans Net worth
He has an estimated net worth of $4.5 million.
Bebe Winans Son
His son is Benjamin Winans. In 2017, he graduated from High School today (Saturday) and according to reports he will be enrolling in Arizona State University in the fall to play football. He is majoring on he will be majoring in robotic engineering as well, and he’s thanking his mom for it all. Bebe an Debra have now put the tension behind them and have come together for the greater good of their babies, Miya (now 21) and Benjamin (now 18).
Bebe Winans Marriage and Legal issues
In November 2007 he filed a suit in Circuit Court against his former business manager, Eric Peterson. His claims included breach of a managerial contract and of trustee duties, as well as fraud. Winans asserted that Peterson stole from him and took advantage of his trust.
Mr. Peterson used the power of attorney to execute a promissory note purporting to obligate Mr. Winans to pay Mr. Peterson himself the sum of $150,000.”
March 11, 2009 he was arrested on charges of domestic assault for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground in front of their children during an argument.
On December 4, 2009, the domestic assault criminal charges against Bebe Winans were dismissed. Winans was orderd to attend domestic violence counseling in exchange for dismissal of the charges.
Bebe Winans Siblings
- Mom and Pop Winans
Delores and David Winans recorded together as “Mom and Pop Winans”. They received a Grammy nomination for their CD “Mom & Pop Winans” in 1989.Delores is currently signed to daughter CeCe’s label PureSprings Gospel.
- The Winans
Brothers Ronald, Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings) are known professionally as The Winans. Their first record, Introducing The Winans was produced in 1981. Their style was noted for its crossover efforts and received airplay on R&B radio.
- David Winans II
David Winans II is an instrumentalist; first as bassist for “The Winanaires”, the earliest version of the Winans as a gospel quartet, before they became “The Testimonial Singers”. David also has solo Christian rock projects, Xairia, DWP, and more recently, David Winans’ pi. He was married to Deborah Ann Coduto Winans (she died due to illness in 2007) and has a daughter, Seven Simone.
- Ron Winans Family & Friends
In addition to his involvement with The Winans, Ron released a solo album in the late 1980s on the EMI Gospel label, and recorded a series of five CDs, Ron Winans Family & Friends). He also co-founded, with Gladys Knight, the Gladys and Ron’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant chain. Ronald Winans died in 2005.
- Carvin Winans
In October 2007 he was inducted in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville Tennessee along with his brothers. On June 18, 2008 Carvin received the President’s Merit Award from the Recording Academy in recognition of his extraordinary gifts as a passionate singer, performer, expressive communicator, and pioneer of contemporary gospel music. He has 5 Grammy’s and 3 Gold Records, several NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards after 30 years in the business.
- Marvin Winans
Marvin Winans has focused on work as the pastor of Perfecting Church in Detroit, where he continues to record albums with the church’s choir, under the name Marvin Winans and the Perfected Praise Choir.
- Michael and Regina Winans
Michael Winans has performed and released several recordings with wife Regina, including the independent album Be Yourself. The album featured background vocals provided by their children Mike (Michael Jr) and LaShay. Their third CD was released in January 2008.
- Daniel Winans
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Daniel Winans is the sixth sibling of one of the most renowned Gospel singing families – The Winans. Daniel has gone on to win his own Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus and is a three-time Grammy nominee.
Daniel sang for Whitney Houston on her wedding day when she married Bobby Brown on July 18, 1992, and is well received in Africa, Europe, and many other places abroad.
- BeBe & CeCe Winans
Youngest brother and seventh sibling Benjamin (BeBe Winans) recorded with younger sister and eighth sibling Priscilla (CeCe Winans) as BeBe & CeCe Winans. Both subsequently have established solo careers. CeCe has also founded the PureSprings Gospel label.
- Angie and Debbie Winans
Sisters Angie and Debbie Winans are the ninth and tenth of the siblings, and are the youngest members of the family. It included “Light of Love”, which featured pop diva Whitney Houston on background vocals. Stephanie Mills was also featured on background vocals on the song “Father, Father”. Their second album entitled Bold (1997) contained the song “Not Natural”, a song denouncing homosexuality. This led to protests by GLAAD. Angie Winans released a solo project in 2001 entitled Melodies of My Heart.
- 3 Winans Brothers
3 Winans Brothers is a Winans brothers supergroup formed in 2013 with Carvin Winans, Marvin Winans, and BeBe Winans. September 2013, the lead single from the upcoming album “If God Be For Us” was released worldwide. The second single “Move In Me” was released July 2, 2014. Leading up to the debut album release of Foreign Land September 30, 2014 on Entertainment One Music/BMG/Regimen Records. On October 14, 2014 the album debuted #2 on Billboard Top 10 Gospel Charts.
- Vickie Winans
Vickie Winans is the former wife of Marvin and a solo artist. She was also raised in a musical family in Detroit. Her debut solo album in 1987 was entitled Be Encouraged.
- Mario Winans
Mario Winans is a solo R&B artist. He debuted in 1997 and had a Billboard number one album in 2004. He is the son of Vickie Winans and Ronald Brown, and took the Winans name after Vickie married Marvin Winans in the late 1970s.
- Marvin Winans Jr
Marvin Winans Jr, like his brother, is a solo gospel artist. He is the son of Vickie Winans and Marvin Winans.
- Juan Winans
Juan Winans is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter. He has written for Warryn Campbell, George Huff, Joe, Lalah Hathaway, and Tyler Perry.
Bebe Winans Thank You
The song was released in 1997.
Bebe Winans Born for this | Bebe Winans Play
The story is drawn from Winans’ own life and career. He writes original music and lyrics for over two dozen songs that chart the journey of his teenage self and his younger sister CeCe.
Presented with an unexpected opportunity, the two venture from their family home in Detroit to North Carolina. Here they join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s “Praise the Lord” program. Later they establish their own recording careers.
Bebe Winans America America
America America, is Winans’ seventh solo release. He was nominated for a Soul Train Award in the category of Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance. It is comprised of nine classic songs. “The inspiration for America America is the time we are living in.
The album includes officials such as “America The Beautiful,” “Lift Every Voice,” and “The Star Spangled Banner. It also includes three new songs written by Winans for the album. They including the beautifully hopeful title track and first single, “America America”, the upbeat “We’re The United States of America,” and the emotional “Ultimate Sacrifice,” dedicated to our fallen troops.
Bebe Winans He Promised Me
He sang the song feat. Kiandra, Tobbi & Tommi.
Bebe Winans Live and up close zip | Bebe and Cece Winans greatest hits zip
The best songs on this are;
- Do You Know Him?
- Amazing Grace
- Love and Freedom
- I Believe
- Love Thing
- I Fell in Love With G-d/ThisSong
- I Wanna Be (Feat.Margaret Bell Byars)
- Medley: (Feat.Debra Winans Lowe)
- Thank You for Being You
- It All Comes Down to Love
- Humpty Dumpty
- Lay Them Down
- Born for This
Bebe Winans Dream
Bebe Winans Up Close and Personal
He and sister CeCe launched their own singing careers as background vocalists on Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s television show Praise the Lord Club (PTL). The siblings’ following popularity glowed a very successful and award-winning post-PTL career. Appearing as the duo behind such contemporary gospel and R&B hits as “Lost Without You,” “Addictive Love,” “I’ll Take You There” and “Close to You.”
Both also enjoyed noteworthy solo careers, with BeBe in memorable performances on such songs as “Abundant Life,” “Meantime” and “Grace,” among other projects. The musical also features another important figure in his story: Whitney Houston, who sang backup on the first BeBe & CeCe record and tour.
Bebe Winans Family Photos
Bebe Winans Albums | Bebe Winans songs
BeBe Winans – Love & Freedom album art
BeBe Winans – Live And Up Close album art
BeBe Winans – My Christmas Prayer album art
BeBe Winans – Dream album art
BeBe Winans – Cherch album art
BeBe Winans – America * America album art
single albums
All Of Me (CD, Single, Promo) Myrrh BeBe Winans – Stay album art
BeBe Winans – I Wanna Be The Only One album
BeBe Winans – Love’s Coming album art
BeBe Winans – Thank You album art
BeBe Winans – Coming Back Home album art
BeBe Winans – Jesus Children Of America albu
BeBe Winans – Do You Know Him album art
DeBanGo / Be-Be* – The Brotherhood / Thank U
Bebe Winans Instagram