CeCe Winans Claims Best Gospel Performance/Song at 68th Grammy Awards
CeCe Winans Claims Best Gospel Performance/Song at 68th Grammy Awards. Gospel legend CeCe Winans responded with grace and deep gratitude after securing another milestone victory at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Moments after the ceremony, Winans took to social media to reflect on the honor with humility and praise, writing: “To God be the glory!! Honored to sing about Jesus all over the world. Thank you @grammys for helping @pastorshirleycaesar and I spread the truths of this song even further 🤍”
Cece Winans claimed the award for Best Gospel Performance/Song for her moving duet “Come Jesus Come,” recorded alongside gospel trailblazer Pastor Shirley Caesar, widely revered as the First Lady of Gospel. The win marks Winans’ 18th Grammy, placing her alongside the late Aretha Franklin as the second most awarded Grammy artist born in Detroit and further cementing her legacy as one of gospel music’s most decorated voices.
A stirring expression of faith, hope, and anticipation of Christ’s return, “Come Jesus Come” first appeared on Winans’ 2024 album More Than This. Its expanded reach through radio play and a special featured version with Caesar allowed the song’s prayerful message and soaring vocals to resonate with a global audience.
Winans also acknowledged the creative minds behind the record, offering thanks to songwriters Bryan Fowler, Hank Bentley, Stephen McWhirter, and Tara McWhirter, along with producers Thomas Hardin Jr. and Tyrone Jackson, for shaping a song that continues to touch hearts.
The track’s journey from a quiet moment of worship to a Grammy-winning anthem reflects the collaborative spirit at the heart of gospel music. Co-writer Stephen McWhirter has previously shared how the song was born out of personal prayer, making its worldwide impact all the more meaningful.
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