Shure, a global leader in audio technology, is collaborating with CeCe Winans, one of the best-selling and most-awarded gospel singers of all time, to bring her soul-stirring voice to audiences across the country on the “More Than This” tour. CeCe Winans has won 17 Grammy Awards and 31 Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2024.
“Shure has been with me for years, making sure every note I sing is heard clearly – whether in arenas or my local church,” shares Winans. “Their reliable wireless systems and mics allow me to focus solely on worship, never worrying about the sound. With Shure, I know my voice reaches everyone with clarity and power.”
Shure’s collaboration with Winans—a titan in gospel music—highlights the company’s commitment to solving the unique audio challenges faced by houses of worship. From dynamic sermons to spirited choirs, Shure’s technology is engineered to provide reliability, vocal clarity and scalable solutions.
CeCe Winans and Shure understand the unifying power of music. Shure has worked closely with CeCe’s production team, including Anthony West, Production Manager and Monitor Engineer, and Rick Shimer, Front of House Engineer, to ensure her message of hope is heard far and wide.
“CeCe Winans is known for her enormous voice. The most important thing to me as a front of house engineer is having that voice transmitted to the audience in a way that is transparent to them. This is one of the biggest reasons we depend on Shure Axient Digital,” says Shimer. “The audience doesn’t realize what has to go on to make the systems work. All they realize is that CeCe’s voice is big, it’s moving, and it’s powerful. And I get that through Axient Digital.”
Shimer continues, “Why do I use the Shure SM58? It’s CeCe’s voice. The complexity of her overtones and her voice can, quite frankly, make other microphones come apart. They can end up sounding like they’re on sandpaper. The SM58 is capable of withstanding the output she sings with. When I push the fader up and the audience is in the room, magic has to happen. Magic doesn’t happen when the microphone doesn’t work. Shure provides that clarity.”
West spoke about his experience using the Axient Digital PSM In-Ear Monitor System: “The in-ear monitor systems are just steady. They're consistent. I always feel comfortable once I've coordinated frequencies; being able to hand them that pack and know that it's going to sound good and clear. I'm not worried about dropouts or interference.”
“It’s a joy to be collaborating with CeCe Winans. We’re thrilled our microphones and wireless technology have been trusted by her and her team on tour for years,” says Nick Wood, Senior Director, Global Marketing and Product Management, at Shure. “Every artist, especially those in worship, has a message in their music demanding to be heard. Whether amplifying a choir, pastor, or touring gospel artist, Shure ensures nothing stands between the message and the listener.”
To hear more from CeCe Winan’s herself, click here. For insights and updates from CeCe’s production team, click here.
Explore how Shure’s audio technology can transform services into immersive audio experiences at Shure.com/CeCe.
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