Gospel singers of the world. Masterpieces of gospel music, recommended popular songs.
A roundup of classic gospel hits and recommended artists!
We’ve picked a wide range—from staple gospel music to slightly lesser-known tracks.
Gospel was born from a blend of Black music and classical music.
Its history is relatively young, said to be a genre that gradually took shape around the time the United States was founded.
This time, we’re highlighting the allure of gospel along with timeless songs and artists.
If you love Black music, be sure to check it out!
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Gospel singers of the world. Classic gospel songs and recommended popular tracks (61–70)
Long As I Got King JesusVicki Winans
Vicki Winans is an American gospel artist who has been active since 1985.
Born in Detroit, she began singing in church at the age of eight.
This track is a classic gospel number from the 1960s, included on her 1997 album “Live in Detroit.”
I Give You PraiseByron Cage
Byron Cage is an American gospel music artist who has been active since 1989.
This track is included on the album “Faithful to Believe,” released in 2009.
The album features special guests such as Tye Tribbett and Marvin Winans.
What a friend we have in jesusCissy Houston
Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, is a singer who has also released gospel CDs.
This song was written by the Irishman Joseph Scriven and is also known as the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
My Soul Has Been AnchoredDouglas Miller
Douglas Miller is an American gospel musician who has been active since 1984.
Born in Pennsylvania, he spent his childhood singing in his church choir.
This track was released in 1990 and is included on the album “Living at the Top,” which reached No.
15 on the U.S.
charts.
I Am RedeemedJessy Dixon
Jessy Dixon is an American gospel music singer-songwriter and pianist.
He was nominated for the Grammy Awards seven times and is also known for achieving success across different racial groups.
This track is included on the album “We Give You Praise,” released in 1994.
Jesus, Lover of My SoulRev. James Cleveland
James Cleveland was a gospel singer and composer from Chicago.
By incorporating traditional Black gospel along with modern soul, pop, and jazz into choral music—and thereby creating the foundation of the contemporary gospel sound—he came to be known as the “King of Gospel Music.”
Oh Happy DaySoweto Gospel Choir
This song is originally a traditional hymn composed in the 1750s.
In 1968, it was released as a Latin and soul version by the Edwin Hawkins Singers and became a crossover hit on the pop charts.
This version is performed by the South African gospel group, the Soweto Gospel Choir.