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CeCe Winans and Cody Johnson’s Bold New Collaboration Of “Come Jesus Come” Available Friday, April 25. Listen here: https://cece.lnk.to/CJCC
Once again, the most decorated female gospel artist CeCe Winans, captivated the nation with a soul-stirring performance during American Idol’s recent “Songs of Faith” Easter special. Her powerful rendition of “Come Jesus Come” became an instant viral sensation, garnering 25 million plus views in its first 36 hours and surged to Top 3 on Apple Music’s All Genre Singles Chart, an extraordinary milestone for a gospel track.
This marks the second year in a row CeCe has made American Idol history. Her 2024 performance of “Goodness of God” with Idol contestant, Roman Collins was the most viewed American Idol performance of all time, reaching over 120 million views across platforms and sparking a renewed national appreciation for gospel music.
Now, building on that momentum, CeCe Winans is joining forces with country music multi-platinum selling artist Cody Johnson for a brand-new duet version of “Come Jesus Come,” releasing Friday, April 25 on all major streaming platforms. The collaboration bridges the worlds of gospel and country, blending CeCe’s unmatched vocal purity with Cody’s earthy, heartfelt delivery.
Produced in Nashville by Kyle Lee, the reimagined version of the song features a lush instrumentation arrangement that amplifies the raw emotion in both artists’ voices. It’s a stirring, genre-crossing interpretation that honors the original while opening the door to new audiences.
“To be invited back to American Idol to share a message of hope through music is such an honor,” said CeCe Winans. “This song means so much to me and teaming up with Cody brings a new richness to the message. It’s a reminder that in the midst of all we face, there’s still the promise that help is on the way.”
With 17 GRAMMY® Awards, numerous chart-topping albums, and a legacy that transcends genres, CeCe Winans continues to be a force in music and culture. Her return to American Idol reaffirms her place not only as gospel royalty but as one of the most influential voices in music today.
About CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist is firmly established as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. Her illustrious career is marked by an impressive 17 GRAMMY Awards, 31 Dove Awards, and 16 Stellar Awards. She has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame. Additionally, she has been honored as a Trailblazer of Soul by BMI and has received multiple NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Awards, and Essence Awards. CeCe’s 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 current album, More Than This, features the award-winning single “That’s My King,” already hailed as a Winans classic and “Come Jesus Come” is being touted as the next anthem that’s here to stay. The highly anticipated More Than This Tour is underway with most dates nearly sold out. Beyond music, CeCe and her husband, Alvin Love, are the founders of Nashville Life Church in Nashville, TN.
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About Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The artist that media has touted “just might be the future of real country music” has skyrocketed success with numerous celebrated albums: Leather Deluxe Edition, Leather, Human The Double Album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, and Ain’t Nothin’ To It plus an award-winning feature-length documentary “Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story.” Cody has 42 Gold and Platinum certifications, 9 Billion career global streams and four #1 singles.
Cody’s #1 single “Dirt Cheap,” written by Josh Philips, was awarded as Storyteller of The Year at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” and “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins. Both #1 hits are included on Cody’s newly released Leather Deluxe Edition.
His numerous industry honors include recognition as a CMT Artist of The Year, three CMT Music Awards wins, four CMA Awards including Album of The Year (2024) for Leather, and being named “Best New Country Artist” at the iHeart Music. His television appearances have entertained fans on the Today Show, the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in addition to outstanding live tv performances at the iHeart Music Awards, the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, CMT Giants honoring Vince Gill, and the CMT Artist of the Year Special and more.
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Date published: 25/04/2025
Feature image: (left to right) Luke Bryan, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Ritchie
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