Special Easter American Idol With Cece Winans

Multi Granny, Dove and Stellar Award winner Cece Winans brought church to a nationwide audience with her appearance on an Easter themed American Idol.  The first-ever “Songs of Faith” special, a three-hour Easter Sunday episode captured a live audience witnessing all 20 remaining contestants performing faith-based and gospel songs.

Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan each took the stage to offer inspirational songs, along with powerful performances by Grammy-winning gospel legend CeCe Winans, worship leader Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, powerhouse vocalist Roman Collins, and rising quartet The Brown Four.

Now, building on that momentum, CeCe Winans is joining forces with country music multi-platinum selling artist Cody Johnson for a brand-new duet version of “Come Jesus Come,” releasing Friday, April 25 on all major streaming platforms. The collaboration bridges the worlds of gospel and country, blending CeCe’s unmatched vocal purity with Cody’s earthy, heartfelt delivery.

Produced in Nashville by Kyle Lee, the reimagined version of the song features a lush instrumentation arrangement that amplifies the raw emotion in both artists’ voices. It’s a stirring, genre-crossing interpretation that honors the original while opening the door to new audiences.

“To be invited back to American Idol to share a message of hope through music is such an honor,” said CeCe Winans. “This song means so much to me and teaming up with Cody brings a new richness to the message. It’s a reminder that in the midst of all we face, there’s still the promise that help is on the way.”

With 17 GRAMMY® Awards, numerous chart-topping albums, and a legacy that transcends genres, CeCe Winans continues to be a force in music and culture. Her return to American Idol reaffirms her place not only as gospel royalty but as one of the most influential voices in music today.