Vickie Winans und… Read Full Bio ↴An Amazing gospel singer and true believer of God:
Vickie Winans understands a womanβs struggles. Fulfilling the roles of wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, this Grammy-nominated and award winning artist knows the complexities associated with womanhood. Her desire to share her joys, pains and the experiences of life is the impetus for her brand new CD, WOMAN TO WOMAN: SONGS OF LIFE. After 20 years in the music industry and 10 CDβs later, Winans has once again broken the mold and introduced a plethora of brand new music filled with hope, inspiration and healing for all Godβs women and the men who love them.
WOMAN TO WOMAN: SONGS OF LIFE, Winansβ first CD since the 2003 GRAMMY-nominated BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER, which yielded even more hits such as, βShake Yourself Loose,β and βWe Need a Word from the Lord,β is a 10-year vision that Winans is thrilled to see come to fruition. βThis is a project Iβve desired to create for a long time, explains Winans! I wanted to record music to help people get through lifeβs ups and downs. There is a song that addresses almost every situation we face in life on either one of the 2 disc set,β she states.
Speaking from experience, gospelβs hardest working woman has truly felt the thorns of life. βIβve been through almost everything that a woman can possibly go through. Iβve been through divorce, sickness, poverty, losing a child, a near death experience, weight loss and gain,β explains Winans. Humorously she adds, βI tell people that Iβve been evicted, convicted, possessed, repossessed, the whole nine yards! But literally, I have been through it all.β
It was her search for healing that led to the birth of WOMAN TO WOMAN: SONGS OF LIFE. The 33-song musical collage spans the gamut of emotions in a way that everyone can relate to. But each song, like a piece of a puzzle, comes together with the restorative message of Christ. The double CD is a keen mixture of powerful live cuts and slick studio tracks all displaying a variety of styles and musical inspirations. The live portion of the project was recorded at Chicagoβs House of Hope Church on May 12, 2006, to a packed crowd of about 10,000 people.
βIt was such an amazing night,β Winans says of that incredible event. βAn explosive and spiritual evening with an awesome band, orchestra, and singers, was topped off with the masterful hosting ability of Bishop T. D. Jakes. It was one of the most explosive experiences I have ever had,β she beams.
WOMAN TO WOMAN: SONGS OF LIFE captures the essence of that grand night of worship and praise. Bishop T. D. Jakes, who is Winans, mentor, friend and confidante, opened with the rousing, βDeclaration of Change.β More memorable live cuts include the uplifting hand-clapper βEveryday Is a Good Day;β the spirited, African-tinged, βAlive Alive,β and the churchy sounds of the traditional, up-tempo cut, βStretch Out.β She also pulls out a gospel favorite, the Hawkinsβ classic βI Love You Lord,β and gives it a gut-wrenching twist like only Vickie Winans can.
One of the CDβs most profound songs is, βThe Rainbow.β A gut wrenching ballad that is close to Vickieβs heart! βThis song speaks about the promise that God gave to Noah,β she explains. βThe rainbow was the sign of a covenant God made between Himself and Noah. God told Noah that the storm he had just come through would never happen again. God didnβt say that there wouldnβt be any more storms, but that He wouldnβt destroy the earth again by water.β
Another gut wrenching ballad is βStand Up and Carry On,β written by her son Mario Winans. With its classic yet soulful vibe and backed by a wailing choir, the track is a pronouncement to everyone going through anything, to just hold on. Listeners of this cut will walk away knowing without a doubt they can βcarry on.β She also focuses on the ups and downs of sisterly relationships on the heartfelt βYouβre Still My Sister,β and the sincerity of her commitment to Christ pours out on the power ballad, βI Dedicate My Life.β βItβs Alright,β a downright jam, will calm the spirit of the most anxious believer with its confident ring of assurance.
Women share many different relationships in their lifetimes and Winans touches on them all with this project. Whether itβs a relationship between friends or sisters; husband and wife, or parent and child, she relates to each one of them - tackling the loss of a loved one on the melodic βFarewell,β and ministering to the brokenhearted on βGod of Comfort.β If her oldest son, Mario Winansβ tear-jerking rendition of, βThirty Reasons Why I Love You Mommie,β donβt bring a tear to your eyes, her second son, Marvin Winans, Jrβs, βYouβre More Than a Mom,β will definitely have you crying for sure! βWe Need Your Loveβ showcases the talents of Winans and her husband Joe McLemore. The laid-back cut βNever Separateβ stresses the importance of friendships. Itβs an appealing song with a smooth jazz feel and lyrics echoing the bond between best friends.
But her most important relationship, her relationship with Jesus Christ, continues to shine the brightest. βFalling in Love,β a relaxed prelude, finds Vickie singing sweetly to her Lord. βMadly in Loveβ is an infectious urban groove about a special spiritual love affair. βWhen I think of the song, βMadly in Loveβ I think of Jesus,β says Vickie. βThe first person that I think about in the morning is Jesus. I think and then I thank. I love Him and I fall in love with Him over and over again. I just canβt help myself.β
For the Best, Winans mobilized the best. Besides producing three quarters of the double CD herself, she brought in the βbig boysβ for this dynamic project, including famed producers Rodney βDarkchildβ Jerkins; Fred βUncle Freddieβ Jerkins, her platinum-selling son, Mario Winans; Warryn βBaby Dubβ Campbell; Cedric & Victor Caldwell, Marvin Winans, Jr., and Steven Ford.
Vickie Winansβ Biography
The WOMAN TO WOMAN: SONGS OF LIFE CD is the perfect capstone for a 20-year career that has seen Vickie Winans receive many accolades including 6 Grammy Award nominations; 8 Stellar Awards, and an NAACP Image Award. In that span of time, sheβs released 9 projects, with 2003βs βBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERβ debuting at #1 on Billboardβs Gospel Chart.
Itβs doubtful that Vickieβs parents knew that their 7th child would be a Billboard-charting gospel icon. But while singing her first solo in church at the age of 8, itβs certain that Aaron and Mattie Bowman saw something special in their daughter. Growing up in church in Detroit, MI, she honed her skills and belted out songs stunning audiences time and time again. Eventually, she connected with the Winans family who set her on the path to gospel superstardom. Decades later, Vickie Winans is not only known as an award-winning gospel recording artist, but sheβs revered as a consummate business woman that heads of Viviane, Inc. where she manages herself and books hundreds of shows per year. She is also the President of her own record label, Destiny Joy Records. An actress and a comedienne as well, sheβs so thankful for all that God has done for her.
Winans feels that her most rewarding accomplishments are the significant roles she plays in her family. She is a loving sister to her 11 brothers and sisters, (the Bowman family) and in 2003, Winans married her love, Joe McLemore in a lavish wedding in Las Vegas. Another one of her most satisfying jobs is her role as mother and grandmother. Sheβs the mother of hit producers and singers, Mario Winans and Marvin Winans, Jr., and grandmother to Mario Mendell Winans, II, her 10-year old grandson; and her 6-year old granddaughter, Skyler Destiny Winans.
Vickie Winans knows sheβs a blessed woman and sheβs eager to share her lifeβs experiences with everyone she comes in contact with. Her infectious personality and her thousand-watt smile will disarm the coldest stranger.
βAlthough Iβve had my share of heartaches, pain, and sickness over the years, I know that God has truly blessed me. Itβs because of Him that I have a fantastic family, great friends, and a rewarding career!β
More Than Enough
Vickie Winans Lyrics
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You are more than enough for me
Jehovah Raepha You're my healer
By your stripes I've been set free
Jehovah Shammah You are with me
To Supply All My Needs
You are more than enough
More than enough
The lyrics to Vickie Winans's song More Than Enough express a deep sense of gratitude and praise to God for all that He has done and all that He continues to do for the singer. The song refers to God using multiple names which denote different aspects of His character and nature. Jehovah Jireh, which means "The Lord Will Provide," is the first name mentioned and denotes God's ability to provide for His people. The lyrics state that God is "more than enough" to meet all of the singer's needs.
The second name mentioned is Jehovah Raepha which means "The Lord who heals." This name is used to denote God's power to heal physical, emotional and spiritual afflictions. The chorus highlights God's healing power, stating that the singer has been set free by His stripes. This is a reference to the wounds that Jesus endured on the cross for the forgiveness of sin and healing.
The third name used is Jehovah Shammah, which means "The Lord is there." This name denotes God's presence with His people at all times. The lyrics state that God is with the singer and is able to supply all of her needs. The song ends with a powerful statement that God is "more than enough" for the singer. This is a message of hope and encouragement to all who listen to the song, reminding them of God's faithfulness and infinite love.
Line by Line Meaning
Jehovah Jireh My Provider
God, who provides for His people, You are the one who takes care of me
You are more than enough for me
God, You are more than sufficient for all my needs
Jehovah Raepha You're my healer
God, You are my healer who relieves me of my sickness and pain
By your stripes I've been set free
Through Jesus' suffering, I have been saved and freed from all my sins
Jehovah Shammah You are with me
God, You are always with me, in every part of my life
To Supply All My Needs
You provide and fulfill all my needs, God
You are more than enough
You are abundant and greater than anything else, God
More than enough
Abundance and satisfaction beyond measure
You are more than enough for me
You are all I need, God, for You are abundant and enough for everything in my life
Writer(s): Robert Lane Gay
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