The Winans family is a U.S. family of gospel music artists from Detroit, Michigan.
Angela Lisa Winbush is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist. To date, Winbush has sold over 10 million albums and singles worldwide.
The Winans are an American gospel quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.
Stephanie Dorthea Mills is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to stardom as "Dorothy" in the original seven-time Tony Award winning Broadway run of the musical The Wiz from 1974 to 1979. The song "Home" from the show later became a Number 1 U.S. R&B hit and her signature song. During the 1980s, she had five Number 1 R&B hits, including "Home", "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love", "I Feel Good All Over", "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me" and "Something in the Way ". She won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her song "Never Knew Love Like This Before" in 1981. Her albums What Cha Gonna Do with My Lovin, Sweet Sensation and Stephanie went gold or platinum, all through 20th Century Fox Records. Mills has sold over 8 million albums in the United States, and more than 30 million records worldwide.
René & Angela were an American R&B duo consisting of musical artists and producers René Moore and Angela Winbush. They formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1986. They are most remembered for their 1985 song "I'll Be Good".
Vickie Winans is an American gospel singer.
Angela Winbush is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Angela Winbush, released on March 15, 1994 on Elektra Records. The album features two versions of the Marvin Gaye classic "Inner City Blues"; the album version and a radio edit.
"I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" is song was written by Angela Winbush and René Moore, of the singing duo Rene & Angela.The song first appeared on the self-titled album, "Alton McClain & Destiny" as "The Power of Love". This album was later re-released as It Must Be Love. Alton McClain & Destiny are best known for their disco song, "It Must Be Love."
CeCe Winans is the fifth studio album by American singer CeCe Winans. It was released by WellSpring Gospel and Sparrow Records on June 19, 2001 in the United States. The album adopted a more urban flair to it with a mixture of pop, R&B, and hip hop.
Marvin Lawrence Winans is an American pastor and gospel singer, and a member of the musical Winans family. He is also known for his recurring role in the hit show Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
WOW Gospel 2001 is a gospel music compilation album in the WOW series. Released February 6, 2001, it comprises thirty-two songs on a double disc set. The album reached 75 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2001, and hit number one in both 2001 and 2002 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.
WOW Gospel 2002 is a gospel music compilation album in the WOW series. Released February 5, 2002, it includes thirty songs and two bonus tracks on a double album. It reached 46 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2002, and hit number one on the Top Gospel Albums chart.
WOW Gospel 2005 is a double CD gospel music compilation album in the WOW series. Released on January 25, 2005, it has thirty-one tracks. The album cover pays tribute to Washington, D.C.
WOW Gospel Christmas includes thirty songs on a double CD album. In 2007 it reached #78 on the Billboard 200 chart, took first place on the Top Gospel Albums chart, and 20th spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2008 it reached 24th spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Home is the twelfth studio album by American R&B recording artist Stephanie Mills. It was released June 26, 1989 on MCA Records and peaked at No. 5 on Billboard Top R&B Albums. The album features the R&B hit singles, the title track "Home" and "Something in the Way "; both were number one hits on Billboard Top R&B Songs chart.
Decisions was the fifth studio album by American gospel group The Winans, released in 1987 under Qwest Records. The album was written and produced by Marvin Winans, along with music producer Quincy Jones and Barry Hankerson. The album is a blend of contemporary gospel and R&B, also includes the Grammy winning single "Ain't No Need to Worry" featuring singer Anita Baker and "Love Has No Color" featuring singer-songwriter Michael McDonald. The album peaked at #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart.
The Real Thing is the second studio album by American recording R&B singer-songwriter Angela Winbush released under PolyGram Records in September 1989. It is the sophomore release after Winbush's debut album Sharp and features the R&B hit singles "It's The Real Thing", "Lay Your Troubles Down", and "No More Tears".
Something Real is the thirteenth studio album by American recording R&B artist Stephanie Mills. It was released by MCA Records on July 6, 1992. Her final recording with the music label, the album peaked at number 22 on the US Top R&B Albums chart. Its lead single "All Day, All Night" reached the top 20 on the Hot R&B Singles chart also her second single"Never do You Wrong" reach the top 20 on the hot R&B singles chart at #18. The song "All In How Much We Give" was written for the animated musical adventure comedy film Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992).
Christmas is a studio album by American recording artist Stephanie Mills, released in October 1991 on MCA Records. The album is a Christmas album, the first by Mills that showcases her soulful renditions of classic Christmas carols such as "White Christmas", "Silent Night", "Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer", and soul singer Donny Hathaway's, "This Christmas".
BeBe & CeCe Winans is the second studio album by American gospel singing duo BeBe & CeCe Winans, released in 1987 on Capitol Records. The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, and features the hit singles "Change Your Nature", "I.O.U. Me" and "Love Said Not So". CeCe Winans won a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female for the song "For Always."
