CeCe Winans (Photo Via X)

CeCe Winans created a memorable moment at Detroit’s Ford Field on Thanksgiving. The gospel legend sang the national anthem before the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers started, with a small tweak in the start times this year, and many fans said she delivered the best performance of the day.

Winans kept her version simple and steady. She hit every note cleanly and moved the crowd without adding any big changes or extra drama. Viewers reacted immediately online, calling it one of the best national anthems they had ever heard.

Players and coaches felt it too. Cameras showed several Packers players staring at the screen as she sang. The emotion in the stadium matched the emotion on social media, where fans spent the morning applauding her performance.

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Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans (Photo Via Imagn Images)
Fans filled X with praise within minutes after her performance.

One wrote, “Cece Winans sang the national anthem… one of the best performances EVER!!!”

Another said, “CeCe Winans just absolutely slayed the national anthem. One of the best I’ve heard live in a long time.”

A third fan pushed for a bigger stage, saying, “CeCe Winans should do the SuperBowl anthem.”

The reactions came from all corners. A Navy veteran posted, “Brought this 22-year Navy veteran to tears. Wow.”

Winans brought decades of experience to her Thanksgiving performance. She is the most awarded gospel singer ever, with 17 Grammys and 36 Dove Awards. She grew up in Detroit in a large musical family and first became famous singing with her brother BeBe Winans. Her solo career took off later, and she has released 14 studio albums. Many still remember her hit “Count on Me” with Whitney Houston, whichshowed their close friendship.

The Lions announced her appearance earlier this month and introduced her as a “renowned gospel musician.” Detroit also invited hometown star Jack White to perform at halftime.

Winans walked off the field with a wave and a smile, and fans kept the praise going long.