Gospel icon CeCe Winans delivered a powerful and historic moment on national television as she closed out CBS's televised New Year's Eve celebration from Nashville, ushering in the new year with worship, praise, and unmistakable spiritual resonance.
Winans appeared as part of New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, the network's multi-hour live broadcast viewed by millions across the United States. Performing a stirring medley of gospel favorites, Winans culminated her set with her widely celebrated anthem "Goodness of God," transforming the countdown to midnight into a moment of collective reflection and worship.
Accompanied by the Jubilee Singers, Winans's performance stood apart as a bold declaration of faith on one of the most visible entertainment stages of the year. Against the backdrop of Nashville's iconic New Year festivities, her appearance marked a rare and significant moment in which gospel music occupied center stage during a mainstream, primetime broadcast.
The performance underscored Winans's enduring influence as one of gospel music's most respected voices and a bridge between sacred music and the broader cultural conversation. In a night filled with celebration and spectacle, her closing moments offered viewers something deeper - hope, gratitude, and praise - as the nation welcomed the new year.
With decades of acclaimed recordings, multiple Grammy Awards, and a continued presence across churches, concert halls, and major media platforms, CeCe Winans remains a defining ambassador for gospel music. Her New Year's Eve appearance on CBS further affirmed gospel's enduring power to unite audiences across generations, genres, and beliefs.
