New Years Eve on CBS is about to get “CeCe’d”!

At the Dove Awards earlier this year, Tauren Wells joked about songs and moments that have been “CeCe’d,” that rare transformation where something good becomes timeless once CeCe Winans touches it. Well Tauren, it might be time to update the definition. Because New Year’s Eve on CBS is about to get officially CeCe’d.

On Wednesday, December 31, CeCe Winans will take the stage for CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, broadcasting live from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by country hitmaker HARDY and comedian Bert Kreischer, the national broadcast features an all-star lineup that reads like a modern country hall of fame, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Kane Brown, Dwight Yoakam, and more. And standing right alongside them is CeCe Winans, a gospel legend who continues to defy every industry rule about relevance, longevity, and cultural reach.

In fact, if you could time travel from 1988 straight through the end of 2025, flip on the radio, check the charts, or scroll the streaming platforms, you would still find her voice present, powerful, and unmistakably current. That reality was confirmed this year in a way that feels almost unprecedented for an artist whose career spans decades.

Winans closed 2025 as one of the most influential voices in modern music, surpassing 500 million global annual streams, a 35 percent year-over-year increase that more than doubled the industry average. She performed over 90 concerts this year alone, selling out 90 percent of those shows, while continuing to expand her reach across Christian, gospel, soul, R&B, pop, and contemporary formats. That kind of cross-genre dominance is rare. Doing it with integrity and consistency at this stage of a career is nearly unheard of.

Her digital presence mirrored that momentum, with Winans more than doubling her global reach in 2025, further underscoring her growing cultural relevance worldwide. This wasn’t just a strong year; it was a statement year.

Internationally, Winans delivered sold-out performances across Europe, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean, reinforcing that her influence is not limited by geography, age, or genre. Domestically, she delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the season with her national anthem performance at the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game, a performance that felt both reverent and commanding, rooted in tradition but resonating with modern audiences.

“What has moved me most this year is seeing how music bridges every divide,” Winans shares. “Different countries, cultures, and generations came together and sang the same songs with the same joy. I’m honored to be part of something bigger than myself, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. I don’t take any of it for granted. I’m grateful for every open door.”

That’s what makes her inclusion in New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash feel so right. In a night built around celebration, unity, and ushering in what’s next, Winans represents something deeper than just star power. She represents continuity. A reminder that faith-rooted music can sit comfortably on the biggest stages without losing its soul.

Looking ahead, 2026 promises no slowdown. Winans will complete the final leg of her More Than This Tour and celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Generations Live Women’s Conference, returning to Nashville July 23–25 for an event that has become a cornerstone for women of faith across generations.

Tune in to the special live on Wednesday, December 31st (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.