Marvin Winans is a gospel preacher and performer who is a member of the talented Winans family. He is also well-known for his appearances in Tyler Perry’s hit television series House of Payne.
How old is Marvin Winans?- Age
Marvin is 64 years old as of March 2022. He was born Marvin Lawrence Winans on 5 March 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Marvin Winan Height
Marvin stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Marvin Winans Parents – Family
He was born Marvin Lawrence Winans on 5 March 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. WInans is the fourth child of Delores (née Ransom) and David Glenn Winans Srten. They recorded music as “Mom and Pop Winans.” His siblings David II, Carvin (his fraternal twin), Benjamin (BeBe), Daniel, Michael, Ronald, Priscilla (CeCe), Deborah (Debbie), and Angelique (Angie) are all successful singers, songwriters, and producers.
Marvin Winans Wife – Engagement
Viviane “Vickie” Winans (née Bowman), a gospel singer, and Marvin were married for 16 years before their divorce in 1995.
Marvin Winans Kids
Marvin Jr. (Coconut) Winans, Josiah Winans, and his stepson Mario “Skeeter” Winans are his sons. Marvin Jr., a former member of Winans Phase 2, is now a solo musician and producer. Another producer who appears on Marvin Jr.’s debut solo album is Josiah Winans. Deneen Carter and Marvin married on April 22, 2022.
Marvin Winan Pastor – Career
The Winans Academy of Performing Arts, abbreviated “WAPA” by staff and students, was founded in 1997 by Winans, a pastor. He founded The Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, in 1989. He released Introducing Perfected Praise, an album that featured the church choir. In 2001, Friends, a follow-up album, was released. His 2007 album, Alone but Not Alone, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. On Saturday, February 18, 2012, at noon (EST), Winans delivered the eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. Marvin L. Winans presents The Praise + Worship Experience, his fourth album, was released by MLW Productions and was recorded at his church, Perfecting Church.
Marvin Winans Photo
In the 1970s, the Testimonial Singers, which included Winans’ older brothers Ronald, Carvin (his twin), and Michael, performed music. They made their public debut at a high school talent show. In 1975, the group was renamed The Winans. Their musical careers spanned both the 1980s and the 1990s. The Winans, a band that Andrae Crouch helped form, released their debut album, Introducing The Winans, in 1981. The Caravans, led by Albertina Walker, known as the Queen of Gospel, had a significant influence on The Winans. Marvin, an organist and pianist, wrote songs and produced gospel albums for The Winans, family members, and other artists.
In 1985, Winans was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Soul Gospel Performance for his vocals on the song “Bring Back the Days of Yea and Nay.” At Whitney Houston’s funeral, he and his siblings and family members performed The Winans’ hit song “Tomorrow.” Alone, But Not Alone, Winans’ debut solo album, was released in 2007. On June 26, 2012, Winans’ own record label, MLW Productions Inc., released “Marvin L Winans Presents The Praise and Worship Experience.” Doen Moen, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Roderick Dixon, and Bishop Paul Morton are among the artists on the CD, which was recorded in Mom Winans’ church in Detroit, Michigan.
