ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Soon after, Carvin joined his brothers as part of the legendary gospel group The Winans, whose groundbreaking sound helped redefine contemporary gospel music. Their debut album, Introducing The Winans, earned a Grammy nomination, followed by Long Time Coming, which also received Grammy recognition.
In 1985, Carvin earned his first Grammy Award for the album Tomorrow, writing the title track that would become one of gospel music’s most beloved songs. The following year, The Winans signed with legendary producer Quincy Jones at Qwest Records. During this era, they released six albums, four of which won Grammy Awards, including the acclaimed Live at Carnegie Hall and The Winans Return, which achieved Gold certification. Over the course of his career, Carvin has received 12 Grammy nominations and won 5 Grammy Awards.
Beyond his work as a performer, Carvin’s songwriting has reached far beyond gospel music. His compositions have been recorded by some of the most celebrated voices in the industry, including Whitney Houston (Love Is), Regina Belle (Make It Like It Was), Peabo Bryson (Life Goes On), CeCe Winans (All In Your Name), Vanessa Bell Armstrong (Here’s to You), and Marvin Winans (My Story). Regina Belle’s Make It Like It Was reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and remains one of the most celebrated R&B ballads in Billboard history.
