Bebe Winans

Gospel singer BeBe Winans announced yesterday that he will release a book entitled The Whitney I Knew on July 31st of this year. The singer, who performed at Houston’s funeral, says the book will include personal photos of Houston and chronicle what he sees drove Houston to her death. The announcement of the book comes as Winans prepares to release his newest album next week, America America. Access Atlanta has the story:

Whitney Houston’s mother isn’t the only person writing a book on the superstar.

Gospel singer BeBe Winans — who sang at Houston’s funeral — announced Thursday he has written “The Whitney I Knew,” due out July 31.

The book promises what is described as “heart-breaking accounts that led to her ultimate defeat.” It will also include photos and personal videos of the singer never released to the public.

Winans and his family knew Houston for years. His announcement comes as he prepares to release a new album, “America America” next week.

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