The Winans are an

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quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.

Members

''Please refer to the

Winans family The Winans family is a U.S. family of gospel music artists from Detroit, Detroit, Michigan. Family members * Pop Winans, David "Pop" Winans Sr. (father; b. April 20, 1934 – d. April 8, 2009) * Delores "Mom" Winans (mother; b. September 22, ...

page for more detail on the individual members.''

About: Origins & Music

Origins

Brothers

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, Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the

) grew up in

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and were discovered by

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, who signed them to

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Music

Brothers

, Marvin, 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 produced in 1981 by

, two years after he discovered them and invited them to tour with him. They performed vocals in ''

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s segment "The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad" in 1989. Their style was noted for its

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efforts and received

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on R&B 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 '' Christmas: Our Gifts To You''). Eldest brother of the group Ronald Winans died on June 17th, 2005 of retaining fluid.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation

Singles

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 The Winans family is a U.S. family of gospel music artists from Detroit, Michigan. Family members * David "Pop" Winans Sr. (father; b. April 20, 1934 – d. April 8, 2009) * Delores "Mom" Winans (mother; b. September 22, 1936) * David Winan ...

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

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) (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 Marvin Lawrence Winans (born March 5, 1958) is an American pastor and gospel singer, and a member of the musical Winans family. He is also known for his recurring role in the hit show '' Tyler Perry's House of Payne''. Life and career Early life ...

) (1985) * Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance By A Duo, Group, Choir Or Chorus: "Tomorrow" (1985)

References

External links

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