Today we’d like to introduce you to CeCe Godbolt.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Anointed, powerful, hard-working and persistent are not always adjectives that can be used to describe the same person. However, for CeCe Godbolt, those adjectives are just some of the words one can use to describe this dynamic woman and servant of God. Psalmist, songwriter and actress are the roles she plays in order to shine her light and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. While she is consistently focused on working for the Kingdom, she is also a woman with a huge heart who loves God and people. I am a native of in Camden, Arkansas.
My parents are the late Robert Godbolt and Marilyn Godbolt. I attended Zion Hill Baptist Church, where I sung in the sunbeam choir and junior choir. Graduate of NLU, Northeast Louisiana University of Monroe, Louisiana. I am married to Dalton Domingue, Jr., of 19 years. I come from a musical family; my father was a singer. I inherited his gift of singing and love of music. I started singing at the age of five and knew that God had called me to use my voice to minister to people from all backgrounds and walks of life. By the time I entered high school, my singing afforded me opportunities to travel. And in college, I was part of the interdenominational Ensemble (IDE). Professionally I have been singing and acting for 15 years.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
If I can be transparent, the road has NOT been easy. I have had some ups and downs, doors closed, setbacks and trust in people. Unfortunately, nothing that you do in life is going to come easy. The enemy will always try to stop you but through my trials and tribulations, I have had to fully trust GOD (Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with All thine heart and lean not to thy own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct my path). I also had to learn to forgive and realize that not everyone has ill intentions. For any up and coming artist eagered to enter the music and/or entertainment industry, seek God for direction.
Be comfortable with small beginnings; don’t always look to the only sing or act in front of a large crowd. God’s glory can fall anywhere. Your heart must be in ministry for the right reason. You must remain consistent and God will reward you in due time. Trust me, I know! Maintaining a consistent prayer life is very important. Remember, God, can’t use you when you’re in self. If you do it God’s way, it will all work out the way he has designed it to be. Don’t be too prideful to seek help when you need it. And never give up on something YOU know GOD has called you to do. I thank God for the people he has placed in my life to pray for me and with me. I had to learn a long time ago that everybody can’t go where God is taking you.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
Gospel Recording Artist/Actress: My proud moments and accomplishments: Featured in the 2020 September Women of Dignity Media, Artist/Actress of the month, featured in the 2019 November issue of Woman in Ministry Magazine, 2019 Guest Artist on “Couch Time with Sonja” Live Taping, Houston, TX. Inducted into 2019 Who’s Who in Black Dallas 5th Edition, The Key of Gospel Music & Ministry Awards 2019 Traditional Artist of the Year, guest soloist for the 2019 & 2018 2x Emmy Award Winning/35th Annual Black Music & The Civil Rights Movement Concert. Participated in the 2017 Stellar Awards Showcase (Rite Marketing Group) in Las Vegas, NV. Recipient of the 2016 Best Actress in a Gospel Stage Play, “Creeps and Silly Women” nominated by Church Stars Entertainment in Phoenix, AZ. KHVN Heaven ’97 am Homegrown Honors 2016 “Female Artist of The Year Award, 2015 Eptiome Artist of The Year Award nominated by the Epitome Magazine and the 2014 “Female Artist of the Year” and “Homegrown Artist of the Year” award by the Dallas-based radio station KHVN/Heaven 97.
Participant of the 2014 Stellar Awards Showcases in Nashville, TN. Appearance on Showtime at the Apollo, winning twice, Dr. Bobby Jones New Artist Showcase Taping, recorded my first album in 2007 entitled “I Will Praise You” and most recently my sophomore project titled “Make It Happen” released April 2019. What sets me apart from others: I always do CeCe and never try to be like anyone else. I am fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s Image and my desire in all of this is to reach the least, lost and the broken through ministry. Heaven rejoices over one soul and if I can do it through my singing and acting, I know that I am fulfilling God’s will for my life.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I give credit for my success in ministry first and foremost to God because if it wasn’t for him, none of this would be possible. My mom also, who is my biggest supporter, fan and prayer warrior. I am so grateful that she instilled in me the necessity to remain humble no matter how far I go in my career. My Pastor, Dr. Kwesi Kamau and my Impact Church family who always supports and prays for me. My Hometown Camden Arkansas family and friends and I cannot forget my Zion Hill Church Family where it all started!! Lastly, my King Dalton Domingue, Jr., who is everything to me, motivates, supports, protects and encourages me. My prayer partner!! . He never hinders my ministry. We work together as one and I thank God for blessing me with a good Christian Man of God! My #1 Fan!!!
Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.
Contact Info:
- Email: dominguemanagement@yahoo.com
- Website: www.cecegodbolt.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecegodbolt/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cecelia.godboltdomingue
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecegodbolt
- Youtube: youtube/CeCe Godbolt
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5UBCAB80Xi7ZA8QlzPc0VK
Image Credits
David Gort of D. Gort Photography
