CeCe Peniston is an American recording artist and former beauty queen who gained prominence in the early 1990s. Her musical style is predominantly dance-oriented, but it also incorporates elements of R&B and soul. She is best known for her hit single "Finally," which became one of the biggest dance anthems of the era and significantly influenced the house music genre. Peniston's powerful, soulful voice and the upbeat, infectious rhythms of her songs are key elements of her distinctive sound.