A proud CeCe Winans is celebrating her baby sister, Debbie Winans, after Debbie delivered a standout tribute performance at the Kennedy Center Honors.
During the prestigious 2025 ceremony, Debbie Winans honored disco legend Gloria Gaynor with a powerful performance that showcased her vocal strength and stage presence. She was joined onstage by Mike Farris, along with acclaimed gospel artists Jason Crabb and Chris Blue. R&B soprano Deniece Williams also performed in tribute to Gaynor during the evening.
Sharing her joy on social media following the event, CeCe Winans wrote, "The Kennedy Honors were awesome! Great job Robert Deaton! And my baby sister Debbie Winans was incredible! Praise God!"
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors were produced by Robert Deaton, best known for his long-running role as producer of the Country Music Awards.
This year's ceremony has drawn widespread attention amid controversy surrounding the Center's governance, following a takeover by the current presidential administration that reportedly removed its Board and voted to re-name the Center after the president. In protest, producer Shonda Rhimes severed ties with the institution, while performers Issa Rae and Lin-Manuel Miranda canceled scheduled appearances.
In addition to Gaynor, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recognized an eclectic group of honorees, including George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford, and Sylvester Stallone.
The youngest of the legendary Winans siblings, Debbie Winans is an accomplished gospel singer and actress whose Kennedy Center Honors appearance marks a meaningful milestone-celebrated not only by audiences, but also by a family that continues to shape the sound and story of gospel music across generations.
