The name “Winans” and gospel music are synonymous and Vickie Winans definitely lives up to her name after 25 years of continuously singing the good news of Jesus Christ. The captivating vocals of this multitalented artist are like a soulful, fine tuned instrument that piques the emotions, and uplifts the spirit. Vickie lends a high-powered, energetic, yet smooth and inspirational style as showcased in all her Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award and NAACP Award Winning albums. (See Discography for album listings and accomplishments). Vickie was just 8 years old when she sang her first solo in church.… The name “Winans” and gospel music are synonymous and Vickie Winans definitely lives up to her name after 25 years of continuously singing the good news of Jesus Christ. The captivating vocals of this multitalented artist are like a soulful, fine tuned instrument that piques the emotions, and uplifts the spirit. Vickie lends a high-powered, energetic, yet smooth and inspirational style as showcased in all her Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award and NAACP Award Winning albums. (See Discography for album listings and accomplishments). Vickie was just 8 years old when she sang her first solo in church. “You couldn’t tell me I wasn’t ready for Carnegie Hall,” she laughs (not knowing she would actually sing there one day). From then on, the biggest challenge for Aaron and Mattie Bowman was keeping a tight rein on their 7th child. In addition to being one of the industry’s most beloved and respected artists, Winans is in firm control of her career. She manages herself and is the President of Viviane, Inc., her Detroit-based management company where she books and performs approximately 200 shows a year. However, Vickie says her favorite “job” is being the proud mother of her 2 sons, hit producers and singers, Mario “Skeeter” Winans and Marvin “Coconut” Winans, and “Nani” to her 3 beautiful grandchildren! Reaching the impressive internationally renowned plateau took Winans an enormous amount of hard work, determination, sacrifice, and faith. Realizing this, she insists she’s quite grateful, and takes nothing for granted. “Although I’ve had my share of heartaches, pain, and sickness over the years, I know that God has truly blessed me. It’s because of Him that I have a fantastic family, great friends, and a rewarding career!”
