Vickie Winans Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Songs, Albums, Wiki

Vickie Winans is a legendary American gospel singer, songwriter, music producer, comedian, and actress celebrated as a powerful voice in contemporary gospel music.

Through her electrifying performances, crossover hits like “Long As I Got King Jesus” and “Shake Yourself Loose,” and her bold comedic style, she has inspired millions with messages of faith, victory, and encouragement while building a multifaceted career that blends ministry, entertainment, and business.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Viviane Bowman
• Stage Name: Vickie Winans
• Born: October 18, 1953
• Age: 72 years old
• Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Comedian, Actress
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Aaron Bowman and Mattie Bowman
• Siblings: Tim Bowman, Irma Crockett, Beverly Bouldes, Lorne Bowman, Sandi Tyler, Aaron Bowman Jr., Carleen Riley, Cathy Williams, Mary Sturdivant, Bryan Bowman, and Annette Tharpe
• Spouse: Joe E. McLemore
• Children: Mario Winans, Marvin L. Winans Jr., Josiah Winans
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vickie Winans was born Viviane Bowman on October 18, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She was raised by her parents, Aaron Bowman, a contractor and carpenter, and Mattie Bowman, a housewife and local gospel singer, as the seventh of twelve children in a large, musical, and deeply religious Pentecostal family.

The Bowman household was filled with gospel music, and Vickie joined the choir at the International Gospel Center at age eight. She grew up singing in church and was surrounded by faith and family harmonies from an early age. Her ethnicity is African-American. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Vickie Winans began her professional journey singing in local churches before marrying Marvin Winans and joining the renowned Winans family circle. She released her debut solo album Be Encouraged in 1985 and quickly became a gospel powerhouse with hits that blended traditional gospel with contemporary energy.

Her breakthrough albums include Total Victory, The Lady, Vickie Winans, Bringing It All Together, and Woman To Woman: Songs Of Life.

Known for her dynamic stage presence, powerful vocals, and humorous storytelling, Vickie has released eight studio albums, multiple live recordings, and compilations. Standout songs like “Long As I Got King Jesus,” “Safe In His Arms,” “Shake Yourself Loose,” and “We Shall Behold Him” have become gospel classics with millions of streams and plays.

She has also ventured into comedy with releases like Vickie Winans Hilarious & Unplugged and acting appearances. Vickie founded her own label and continues to tour, produce, and minister through music while mentoring upcoming artists.

Her career spans over four decades of chart success, Stellar Awards, and Dove recognitions, making her one of gospel music’s most enduring and versatile figures.

Awards and Nominations

• Multiple Stellar Awards
• GMA Dove Awards recognitions
• Various gospel industry honors for lifetime achievement and hit singles

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @vickiewinans
• Official Website: vickiewinans.com

Personal Life

Vickie Winans, 72 years old, has been married three times. She was previously married to gospel singer and pastor Marvin Winans from 1978 until their divorce in 1995, with whom she shares two sons, Marvin L. Winans Jr. and Josiah Winans. She is also the mother of R&B singer and producer Mario Winans from an earlier relationship.

In 2003, she married Joe E. McLemore in a lavish Las Vegas ceremony and the couple remains together, prioritizing faith and family. Vickie often shares about the joys and challenges of blending large blended families with a public ministry life. Her height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Vickie Winans‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income primarily comes from gospel music sales and streaming of albums and classic singles, live concert tours and church performances, music production and label work, comedy specials, acting roles, and merchandise through her ministry and brand.

Discography

• Be Encouraged (1985 album)
• Total Victory (album)
• The Lady (album)
• Vickie Winans (album)
• Bringing It All Together (2003 album)
• Woman To Woman: Songs Of Life (2006 album)
• Gospel Legacy (2008 compilation)
• Happy Holidays (2007 album)
• Live In Detroit, Vol. 2 (live album)
• Best Of Vickie Winans (compilation)