BeBe Winans Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Songs, Albums, Wiki

Benjamin Glenn Winans also known as BeBe Winans is a legendary American gospel and R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and playwright known as a member of the celebrated Winans family.

Through his groundbreaking duo work with sister CeCe Winans and successful solo career, he has delivered crossover hits that blend inspirational messages with soulful R&B, earning multiple GRAMMY Awards while inspiring generations with themes of faith, love, and resilience.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Benjamin Glenn Winans
• Stage Name: BeBe Winans
• Born: September 17, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Playwright
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: David Glenn Winans and Delores Amelia Winans
• Siblings: Ronald Winans, Marvin Winans, Carvin Winans, Michael Winans, Daniel Winans, CeCe Winans, Angelique Winans, Debra Winans, and David Glenn Jr Winans
• Spouse: Debra Denise Winans (divorced)
• Children: Maya Winans and Benjamin Winans
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Benjamin Glenn Winans was born on September 17, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was raised by his parents, David Glenn Winans (known as Pop) and Delores Amelia Winans (known as Mom), in a deeply Christian household as the seventh child and youngest male among ten siblings.

Those siblings are Ronald Winans, Marvin Winans, Carvin Winans, Michael Winans, Daniel Winans, CeCe Winans, Angelique Winans, Debra Winans, and David Glenn Jr Winans.

The family sang together in the choir at Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, where music, faith, and family formed the foundation of his upbringing. He attended Mumford High School in Detroit alongside his sister CeCe. His ethnicity is African-American. His religion is Christianity.

Career

BeBe Winans began singing in church and gained early experience as part of the Winans family group. At age 17, he and his sister CeCe moved to North Carolina to join the PTL Club as background singers, launching their duo career as BeBe & CeCe Winans.

The pair became one of the first Christian crossover acts to achieve mainstream success, releasing seven albums including Heaven, Different Lifestyles, and Still, with multiple gold and platinum certifications and hits like “Lost Without You” and “Addictive Love.”

As a solo artist, BeBe released acclaimed albums such as BeBe Winans (1997), Love & Freedom, Dream, Cherch, America, America, and Need You (2019), featuring collaborations with artists like Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, and Anita Baker.

He has contributed to major projects, including producing for The Bodyguard soundtrack and serving as executive music producer for the OWN series Greenleaf.

BeBe wrote and starred in the autobiographical musical Born for This, which earned him the NAACP Theatre Award for Best Playwright and plans for Broadway. With six GRAMMY Awards, ten Dove Awards, six Stellar Awards, and more, he continues to release music, perform live, and impact the gospel and R&B scenes through authentic, heartfelt artistry.

Awards and Nominations

• Six GRAMMY Awards
• Ten GMA Dove Awards
• Six Stellar Awards
• Four NAACP Image Awards
• Three Soul Train Music Awards
• NAACP Theatre Award for Best Playwright (Born for This)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bebewinans
• Official Website: bebewinans.net

Personal Life

BeBe Winans, 63 years old, was married to Debra Denise Winans from 1987 until their divorce in 2003. The couple shares two children, Maya Winans and Benjamin Winans.

He has spoken openly about family, faith, and the challenges of public life while maintaining strong ties with his large Winans family. He prioritizes music, ministry, and personal growth. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

BeBe Winans‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from gospel and R&B music sales and streaming, record deals and duo projects with CeCe Winans, live tours and performances, songwriting and production work, theatrical projects like Born for This, and royalties from classic hits.

Discography

• Need You (2019 album)
• America, America (2012 album)
• Cherch (2007 album)
• Dream (2005 album)
• My Christmas Prayer (2004 album)
• Love & Freedom (2000 album)
• BeBe Winans (1997 album)
• Still (2009 with CeCe Winans)
• Different Lifestyles (1991 with CeCe Winans)
• Heaven (1988 with CeCe Winans)