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.
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Gospel singers of the world. Classic gospel music masterpieces and recommended popular songs (71–80)
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.”
If You See My SaviorThomas Dorsey
Thomas A.
Dorsey, known as the Father of Gospel and the creator of the term “gospel song,” taught gospel to James Cleveland.
This piece was his first gospel hit, released in 1926.
Load of allT. D. Jakes
This is a number sung by T.
D.
Jakes, the pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, which is the 10th largest church in the United States.
The song starts subtly and builds toward the end in a very dramatic way.
Jesus Be a Fence Around MeFred Hammond & Radical For Christ
Fred Hammond is a gospel singer, producer, and bass guitarist from Detroit who has been active since 1985.
This track was released in 2000 and is included on the album “Purpose By Design (Radical for Christ),” which was certified Gold in the United States.
Balm in GileadKaren Clark Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard is an American gospel music singer-songwriter active since 1966.
The daughter of gospel choir director Mattie Moss Clark, she has won four Grammy Awards to date.
Take My Hand, Precious LordLedisi
A gospel song composed by Thomas A.
Dorsey.
It is also known as one of Martin Luther King Jr.
’s favorite songs.
Recorded by many artists, this version is by Ledisi, an American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter and actress.
The Best In MeMarvin Sapp
Marvin Sapp is an American gospel music singer-songwriter who has been active since 1991.
He is also known as the founder and senior pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center, a church in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.