CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar Unite for Powerful Gospel Single “COME JESUS COME”
Written by Es Ghee on April 3, 2025
(LOS ANGELES, CA) – Gospel music icon CeCe Winans is set to inspire once again with the release of her new single, “Come Jesus Come” featuring the legendary Shirley Caesar. This highly anticipated collaboration is a standout track from Winans’ Grammy award-winning album, More Than This, and showcases the unparalleled vocal power and deep-rooted faith of two of gospel’s most revered voices.
The became available on all streaming platforms on Friday, March 14, following the world premiere on Sirius XM’s Kirk Franklin’s Praise on Monday, March 3rd. The song “Come Jesus Come” is written by Hank Bentley, Bryan Fowler, Stephen McWhirter, and Tara McWhirter, delivering a heartfelt message of hope, redemption, and the longing for Christ’s return.
Reflecting on the opportunity to work with Pastor Shirley and the importance of passing lessons of faith from generation to generation, Winans’ shares:
“It is an absolute honor to sing alongside the incomparable Shirley Caesar. Her voice, her spirit, and her unwavering faith have impacted gospel music and the world for generations. ‘Come Jesus Come’ is a song that speaks to the times we’re living in and having Pastor Caesar join me on this track makes it even more powerful. I pray it blesses everyone who hears it.”
About CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time with 17 Grammy Awards, has firmly established herself as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. Her first live recording, Believe For It (PureSprings Gospel/Fair Trade Services, LLC), exceeded all expectations, amassing over one billion U.S. streams. In 2023 alone, her entire catalog garnered over two billion impressions on YouTube. Her latest album, More Than This, features the award-winning single “That’s My King,” already hailed as a Winans classic. The highly anticipated More Than This Tour kicked off in February 2025, with most dates nearly sold out. Beyond music, CeCe and her husband, Alvin Love, are the founders of Nashville Life Church in Nashville, TN.
About Shirley Caesar
A pioneering force in gospel music, Shirley Caesar has been an influential artist for over seven decades. With 12 GRAMMY Awards, numerous Dove and Stellar Awards, and a lifetime dedicated to ministry, she remains a beloved and iconic voice in the genre. Often referred to as the “First Lady of Gospel,” Caesar’s career began as a teenager with the legendary Caravans before launching a stellar solo career that has spanned more than 50 albums. Her powerful vocals and anointed performances have earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Beyond music, Caesar has dedicated her life to serving others, pastoring at Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in North Carolina, and using her platform to uplift communities through outreach and advocacy. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire gospel music and worship worldwide.
For more information about upcoming appearances visit www.cecewinans.com.
