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 masterpieces of gospel music and recommended popular songs (21–30)
I surrender allOslo Gospel Choir
A Christian hymn written by Judson W.
Van DeVenter, an American art teacher and musician.
It has been recorded by many artists, including Mahalia Jackson, Glen Campbell, and Amy Grant.
This version is by the Norwegian gospel choir, the Oslo Gospel Choir.
Lord, You are GoodThe New Breed and Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton & New Breed are so popular that their 2014 concert in Japan had the entire audience on their feet.
They are accomplished artists who have won Grammy Awards, not only in the American Christian music scene.
Hail Holy QueenSister Act
This is a song that appears in a scene from the blockbuster film “Sister Act.” The choir starts off singing demurely, but from the middle it shifts to a lively, up-tempo melody that reaches people all over the city.
In the film, the song’s lyrics mix English and Latin, but the original version is entirely in English as “Hail, Holy Queen enthroned above.”
He’s AbleDeitrick Haddon
Deitrick Haddon is an American gospel singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and pastor who has been active since 1995.
He is known for progressive gospel that incorporates a contemporary style.
This track was released in 2008 and reached No.
24 on the U.S.
charts.
Load, I lift your name on high, High And Lifted UpJoe Pace
This is a song included on an album by Joe Pace, who leads the Colorado Mass Choir.
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” is a well-known worship song.
Partway through, it shifts to “High and Lifted Up,” making it even more powerful.
Destiny’s Child Gospel MedleyDestiny’s Child
This is a track from the album by the group Beyoncé was part of.
The song has different lyrics, but it also briefly features Kirk Franklin’s “Now Behold the Lamb” and Richard Smallwood’s “Total Praise.”
Soon And Very SoonAndrae Crouch
Andrae Crouch was an American gospel singer-songwriter and producer active since 1966.
He was also known as a pastor and was called “The Father of Modern Gospel Music.” He was a singer who won seven Grammy Awards as well as GMA Dove Awards.