Cece Winans - Throne Room

CeCe Winans is probably one of the most popular gospel artists of our time. She gained fame as the female half of the brother-sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans. Together they changed the look and sound of gospel music with such hits as I.O.U. Me, Lost Without You and Addictive Love. Their music helped pave the way for such artists as Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and Mary Mary.

Stepping out on her own a number of years ago, she was catapulted to superstardom with her first CD, Alone In His Presence. The worshipful CD was critically acclaimed and garnered her a Grammy and numerous accolades. She continued her success with Alabaster Box, His Gift and CeCe Winans projects, which continued to earn her awards, gold records and many other honors.

CeCe has just released another project entitled Throne Room. Following in the footsteps of her first CD, Alone In His Presence, this CD is exclusively for the worshipper. It's a collection of impressive songs that seeks to bring the listener into the ultimate presence of God.

CeCe starts off this very emotive CD with the peaceful orchestral interlude, Hallelujah To The King. Written by the gospel great Andrae Crouch, the song is wonderfully performed by the world-renowned Nashville String Machine. The beautiful music is followed by the quiet tune, Jesus, You're Beautiful To Me. It's easy to bask in the glory of the Lord with the soothing and calming melody of this song.

Flowing subtly into the third song, the title tune, Throne Room seems effortless. CeCe's voice and the relaxing background vocals take you to a place of spiritual rest - the throne room. The song, written by CeCe and Crouch, beckons the worshipper to sit at the feet of the Savior.

Keeping the same quiet theme, CeCe opens the next cut acapella with a church favorite, How Great Thou Art. The classic, tastefully redone (with some nice acoustic guitar work), brings a new meaning to this traditional hymn. Another beautiful song, You're So Holy, keeps the theme of worship flowing. Although the song's lyrics are simple, they are powerful. Written by Cedric & Victor Caldwell and CeCe, the lyrics speak of some of God's most honorable traits: His Holiness, His Righteousness and His Faithfulness.