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{{Short description|American gospel quartet}}
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'''The Winans''' are an ] ] quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald ]. '''The Winans''' are an ] ] quartet from Detroit, Michigan, consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald ].


==Members== ==Members==
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===Origins=== ===Origins===
Brothers ], ], Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the ]) grew up in ] and were discovered by ], who signed them to ]. Brothers ], ], Carvin, and Michael Winans, the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the ], grew up in ]. They were discovered by ], who signed them to ].


===Music=== ===Music===
Brothers ], ], and Carvin made two albums in 1974 (without Michael) and 1975 (with Michael) under the name "The Testimonial Singers", one album which they would re-record two songs for later albums (Fallow Ground and J.E.S.U.S) before getting their big break with their first record as "The Winans" with ''Introducing The Winans'' was ] in 1981 by ], two years after he discovered them and invited them to tour with him. They performed vocals in ]'s segment "The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad" in 1989. Their style was noted for its ] efforts and received ] on ] radio. The group's last recording was in 1995, but they have subsequently been involved in various Winans family projects where they are credited as "The Winans" (e.g. November 2000's '']''). Brothers ], ], and Carvin made two albums in 1974 without Michael, and in 1975 with Michael under the name "The Testimonial Singers".
Their big break was their first record ''Introducing The Winans'', ] in 1981 by ], two years after he discovered them and invited them to tour with him.
They performed vocals in '']'''s segment "The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad" in 1989. Their style was noted for its ] efforts and received ] on ] radio. The group's last recording was in 1995. They have been involved in various Winans family projects where they are credited as "The Winans", e.g. November 2000's '']''.

The eldest brother of the group Ronald Winans died on June 17, 2005, of retaining fluid.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.learnreligions.com/ronald-winans-death-709638 |title=Ronald Winans Obituary |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>


==Discography== ==Discography==
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! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Year
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! colspan="4"| Chart positions <ref name="billboard">{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the winans|chart=all}}|title=US Charts > The Winans|work=]|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref><ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-winans-mn0000576839/awards|title=The Winans > Billboard Albums|publisher=]|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref> ! colspan="4"| Chart positions <ref name="billboard">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the winans|chart=all}}|title=US Charts > The Winans|magazine=]|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref><ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-winans-mn0000576839/awards|title=The Winans > Billboard Albums|publisher=]|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref>
! rowspan="2"| ]<ref name="us certifications">{{cite web |url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=%22Winans,%20The%22&format=Album&go=Search&perPage=25|title=US Certifications > The Winans|publisher=]|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref><br /><small>(])</small> ! rowspan="2"| ]<ref name="us certifications">{{cite web |url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=%22Winans,%20The%22&format=Album&go=Search&perPage=25|title=US Certifications > The Winans|publisher=]|access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref><br /><small>(])</small>
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* Released: April 24, 1990 * Released: April 24, 1990
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* US Sales: 79,000<ref>{{Cite journal| author=David Nathan | title=Winans Obey Their 'Heart And Soul' | journal=Billboard | publisher=], Issue 107 | date=1995-09-02 | pages=22–23| issn=0006-2510 | access-date=2012-10-28 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xw0EAAAAMBAJ}}</ref> * US Sales: 79,000<ref>{{Cite magazine| author=David Nathan | title=Winans Obey Their 'Heart And Soul' | magazine=Billboard | publisher=], Issue 107 | date=1995-09-02 | pages=22–23| issn=0006-2510 | access-date=2012-10-28 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xw0EAAAAMBAJ}}</ref>
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| style="text-align:left;"| "When You Cry" | style="text-align:left;"| "When You Cry" (featuring ])
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==Awards== ==Awards==
* Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: ''All Out'' (1993) * Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: ''All Out'' (1993)
* Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Let Brotherly Love Continue" (] featuring The Winans & ]) (1990)
* Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance By A Duo Or Group, Choir Or Chorus: ''The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall'' (1988) * Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance By A Duo Or Group, Choir Or Chorus: ''The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall'' (1988)
* Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Ain't No Need To Worry" (The Winans featuring ]) (1987) * Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Ain't No Need To Worry" (The Winans featuring ]) (1987)
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American gospel quartet
The Winans
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresGospel, R&B
Years active1980–present
LabelsLight Records
Qwest/Warner Bros.
MembersMarvin Winans
Carvin Winans
Michael Winans
Past membersRonald Winans

The Winans are an American gospel quartet from Detroit, Michigan, consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.

Members

Please refer to the Winans family page for more detail on the individual members.

About: Origins & Music

Origins

Brothers Ronald, Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans, the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the Winans family, grew up in Detroit, Michigan. They were discovered by Andrae Crouch, who signed them to Light Records.

Music

Brothers Ronald, Marvin, and Carvin made two albums in 1974 without Michael, and in 1975 with Michael under the name "The Testimonial Singers".

Their big break was their first record Introducing The Winans, produced in 1981 by Andrae Crouch, two years after he discovered them and invited them to tour with him.

They performed vocals in This Is America, Charlie Brown's segment "The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad" in 1989. Their style was noted for its crossover efforts and received airplay on R&B radio. The group's last recording was in 1995. They have been involved in various Winans family projects where they are credited as "The Winans", e.g. November 2000's Christmas: Our Gifts To You.

The eldest brother of the group Ronald Winans died on June 17, 2005, of retaining fluid.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
US US
R&B 		US
Gospel 		US
CCM
1981 Introducing The Winans
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: Light
 — — — —
1983 Long Time Comin'
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: Light
 — — 8 —
1984 Tomorrow
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Light
 — — 3 —
1985 Let My People Go — 57 1 —
1987 Decisions
  • Released: September 1, 1987
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
 109 30 1 12
1988 Live At Carnegie Hall
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
 — — 13 22
1990 Return
  • Released: April 24, 1990
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
 90 12 1 4
1993 All Out
  • Released: August 24, 1993
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
 — 41 15 9
  • US Sales: 79,000
1995 Heart & Soul
  • Released: October 24, 1995
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
 — — 3 12
2000 Christmas: Our Gifts to You
  • Released: November 14, 2000
  • Label: Diamante
 — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Compilation

Year Album details Chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
US
Gospel
1990 The Best Of The Winans
  • Released: October 17, 1990
  • Label: Light
 —
1994 Feel the Spirit
  • Released: May 15, 1994
  • Label: Metacom Music
 -
1995 The Light Years
  • Released: November 7, 1995
  • Label: Light
 —
2002 Legends Of Gospel
  • Released: February 19, 2002
  • Label: Light
 —
The Very Best Of The Winans
  • Released: April 16, 2002
  • Label: Rhino
 16
2003 Great Family Of Gospel —
2004 Gospel Greats
  • Released: April 6, 2004
  • Label: Flashback / Rhino
 —
2005 The Definitive Original Greatest Hits —
2008 Gospel Legacy
  • Released: January 22, 2008
  • Label: Light
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B 		UK
1985 "Let My People Go" 42 71 Let My People Go
"Very Real Way" — —
1986 "The Real Meaning of Christmas" — — The Real Meaning of Christmas (Maxi-single)/"Decisions"
1987 "Ain't No Need To Worry" (feat. Anita Baker) 15 — Decisions
"Love Has No Color" (feat. Michael McDonald) — —
"Give Me You" — —
1989 "Lean On Me" (with Thelma Houston) 73 — Lean On Me (Soundtrack)
1990 "It's Time" (featuring Teddy Riley) 5 — Return
"A Friend" (featuring Aaron Hall) 11 —
"When You Cry" (featuring Kenny G) 40 —
1991 "Don't Leave Me" 34 —
1993 "Payday" (featuring R. Kelly) 74 — All Out
1994 "That Extra Mile" — —
1995 "Heart & Soul" 89 — Heart & Soul
1996 "Count It All Joy" — —
"Standing On Promises — —
"—" denotes the single failed to chart or was not released

Awards

  • Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: All Out (1993)
  • Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Let Brotherly Love Continue" (Daniel Winans featuring The Winans & BeBe Winans) (1990)
  • Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance By A Duo Or Group, Choir Or Chorus: The Winans Live At Carnegie Hall (1988)
  • Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Ain't No Need To Worry" (The Winans featuring Anita Baker) (1987)
  • Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Let My People Go" (1986)
  • Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Male: "Bring Back The Days Of Yea And Nay" (Marvin Winans) (1985)
  • Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Tomorrow" (1985)

See also

References

  1. "Ronald Winans Obituary". Retrieved 2022-10-18.
  2. ^ "US Charts > The Winans". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  3. ^ "The Winans > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  4. "US Certifications > The Winans". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  5. David Nathan (1995-09-02). "Winans Obey Their 'Heart And Soul'". Billboard. Billboard, Issue 107. pp. 22–23. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  6. "The Official Charts Company - The Winans". The Official Charts Company. 6 May 2013.

External links

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Artist
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