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Black America Web
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- Black America Web
A Legacy of Faith: How The Winans Family Revolutionized Gospel
Source: Music has seen its fair share of familial legacies, from the Jacksons to the Clark Sisters and the Hawkins family. However, in the world of gospel music, The Winans Family has long been heralded as the 'First Family of Gospel.' The Winans family stands as one of gospel music's most influential dynasties, leaving an indelible mark on the genre through their exceptional talent, innovation, and spiritual impact. For decades, this Detroit-based family has not only dominated gospel charts but also crossed over into mainstream recognition, expanding the reach of gospel music to new audiences. The family's musical roots started with David Winans Sr., lovingly known as 'Pop' Winans. His love of music began at an early age, singing with a local soul group, The Nobelaires, and joining the Lucille Lemon Gospel Chorus. He met his future wife, Delores (a.k.a. 'Mom' Winans), while in the Chorus. Despite putting their own musical aspirations on hold for over 30 years once they started having children, Mom & Pop made sure that their love for God and music was passed on to their kids…and it paid off. The family's musical imprint on the charts began with brothers Marvin, Carvin, Ronald, and Michael, collectively known as The Winans. Their groundbreaking sound blended traditional gospel with contemporary R&B influences, creating soulful harmonies that resonated far beyond the church. Albums like Tomorrow and Return earned them commercial success and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. Their ability to modernize gospel without compromising its spiritual essence ushered in a new era for the genre during the 1980s and 1990s. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Notably, BeBe and CeCe Winans, the younger siblings, emerged as a formidable duo. With hits like 'Close to You' and 'Addictive Love,' they seamlessly merged gospel with pop, carving out their own space in music history. They were among the first gospel artists to receive considerable airplay on secular radio, broadening the audience for spiritually-infused music. The duo has also found success as solo artists. CeCe, in particular, has become the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, selling over 19 million records worldwide. She is also the most-awarded female gospel artist, with 17 Grammys, 31 Dove Awards, and 19 Stellar Awards among other honors. RELATED STORY: The Winans Honored with the Agape Award at 'A Night of Inspiration' RELATED STORY: CeCe Winans Wins Big at the 2025 Grammy Awards While The Winans and BeBe & CeCe are the most commercially known groups within the family, several other members have found musical success. Sisters Angie & Debbie, brothers David II and Daniel, and even Mom & Pop Winans have all received critical and fan acclaim for their respective careers. The Winans' influence continued through the next generation. Marvin's son, Marvin Winans Jr., and the group known as Winans Phase 2 carried forward the family tradition. Meanwhile, CeCe's son, Alvin Love III, has made his mark as a songwriter, further contributing to the family's music ministry. Beyond their music, the Winans' legacy is deeply rooted in their commitment to faith and uplifting others. Their songs of hope and redemption have inspired millions worldwide, making them not just artists but beacons of spirituality in the industry. Through decades of innovation and unwavering devotion, the Winans family has transformed gospel music, ensuring their legacy endures as a testament to excellence, faith, and family unity. Their contributions have forever redefined the genre, securing their place as gospel royalty. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE SEE ALSO
The Independent
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Snoop Dogg addresses uproar over Trump Crypto Ball inauguration performance
Snoop Dogg appears to have responded to the backlash he received after performing at the Crypto Ball, which celebrated the election of US president Donald Trump. The rapper born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr was filmed performing his classic hit 'Nuthin' But a G Thang' at the party hosted by David Sacks, former PayPal COO and newly appointed White House AI and crypto czar. Many of Snoop's fans were appalled at his decision to appear, accusing him of selling out and claiming they would no longer listen to his music. Snoop, 53, had previously been a vocal critic of Trump but appeared to switch allegiances last year, offering him public praise and declaring he had 'only done great things' for him. In the wake of the controversy, Snoop shared a video to Instagram in which he was seen smoking and enjoying 'Ain't No Need to Worry' by US gospel group The Winans in his car. 'Y'all can't hate enough, I love too much,' he said. 'Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I'm cool, I'm together. Still a Black man. Still 100 per cent Black. All out, 'til you ball out, or 'til you fall out.' He added: 'I ain't going nowhere, I'm right here,' before telling his followers to 'get the crypto'. Organisers of the crypto ball reportedly hailed Trump as 'the first crypto president' on an invitation that circulated on social media. To rub shoulders with tech and cryptocurrency tycoons at the black-tie event, which was held in Washington DC, guests had to spend between $2,500 (£2,010) and $5,000 (£4,021) for tickets. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members) Sign up Trump himself did not attend, but pitched himself as a pro-crypto currency candidate for his 2024 campaign despite having previously dismissed bitcoin as 'a scam against the dollar' during his first term as president. While fellow rappers Soulja Boy and Rick Ross also performed at the Crypto Ball, Snoop's attendance was particularly glaring as he had previously stoked controversy with his stance against Trump. In 2017, he sparked outrage by pretending to shoot a clown resembling the then-president in his remix of the BadBadNotGood song 'Lavender'. He referenced him again in his track 'MACA (Make America Crip Again)' that same year, rapping: 'The president say he want to Make America Great Again, f*** that s***.' In another video, posted in 2018, he said 'f*** the president' while smoking a blunt outside the White House. However, in a January 2024 interview, he stated that he had 'nothing but love and respect' for Trump after his pardoning of Michael Harris, the founder of Snoop's first label, Death Row Records, who was in prison for drug offences. Later on in the video, Snoop remarked: 'We gotta learn to big each other up instead of putting each other down. 'That's what we're great at as Black people, we great at tearing each other down… But I'm a strong Black man, I'm cut from a different cloth. You can't tear me down, I'm one of God's children.' Many of his followers seemed unimpressed, with some commenting 'sell out' or 'lost all respect'. 'Snoop you disappointed us,' another fan wrote. 'We been riding with you since we were kids. This one hurts for real.'
