Singer CeCe Winans performed the classic Protestant hymn, "Blessed Assurance," which Ms. Tyson sang in the recent Broadway revival of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL. Watch the video!

Video Content: A highlight of the evening was a tribute to legendary actress and Tony Award winner Cicely Tyson which featured Viola Davis, Kerry Washington and Tyler Perry.

When gospel diva CeCe Winans finally strode onstage in the jampacked Gospel Tent at New Orleans Jazz Fest on Sunday (April 24) after an unspecified glitch had delayed her hour-long set by 57 ...

Singer CeCe Winans joined in on the tribute by singing Tyson’s favorite gospel song, “Blessed Assurance.” Click here to watch the entire show.

Then Gospel legend Cece Winans brought down the house with her rendition of the spiritual “Blessed Assurance.” SEE ALSO: Cicely Tyson Moved to Tears Discussing ‘Roots’ ...