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- The Soul Stirrers 44 19870.
- Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir 37 26176.
- Supreme Jubilees 32 8834.
- Shirley Ann Lee 30 7078.
- Kirk Franklin. 1,832 votes. Blending contemporary urban sounds with the unmistakable spirit of gospel music, Kirk Franklin has been a trailblazer in the industry for decades.
- CeCe Winans. 1,635 votes. A shining gem in the storied Winans family, CeCe Winans has made her mark as an extraordinary solo artist in the gospel world. Her angelic voice and heartfelt lyrics have resonated deeply with fans for more than three decades.
- Yolanda Adams. 1,446 votes. Yolanda Adams has been a beacon of inspiration for countless listeners with her powerful vocals and unwavering faith. Often referred to as the "Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music," she has captivated audiences worldwide with her moving performances and uplifting messages.
- Marvin Sapp. 1,476 votes. As a pastor, singer, and songwriter, Marvin Sapp's spiritual journey has undeniably shaped his soul-stirring music. His emotive vocal delivery combined with his ability to craft deeply personal songs has resonated with fans across generations.
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Kirk Franklin. 221,151 listeners. Kirk Franklin (born January 26, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a platinum-selling musician who blended gospel, hip hop, and R&B in the 1990s. He….
Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers. 31,540 listeners. The Soul Stirrers was one of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, as they were pioneers in the development of the…. 1. 2. Next. Browse the top gospel soul artists to find new music. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks you'll love.
- Reverend Gary Davis
- Thomas A Dorsey
- Mahalia Jackson
- Sallie Martin
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe
- Hank Williams
- James Cleveland
- Sam Cooke
- Johnny Cash
- Elvis Presley
Gospel blues has a long tradition of notable performers – including Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, and Skip James – and perhaps the most distinguished was Reverend Gary Davis. Davis, who began as a street musician, was a powerful gospel singer whose simplicity of playing and deep pathos in his vocals brought out the mournful qualities of gospel s...
Thomas A Dorsey was widely known as the father of gospel music, writing many of the world’s greatest gospel songs. Moments before Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, in 1968, he asked to have Dorsey’s best-known song, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” performed. In the following days it almost became the anthem of black America. Dorsey, a former...
Mahalia Jackson’s soulful renditions of gospel music thrilled fans the world over, including Presidents and royalty. Her powerful and melodious voice brought tears to the eyes of listeners. With the 1947 release of “Move On Up A Little Higher,” Jackson became the first gospel artist to sell one million copies, putting the genre into the mainstream....
Georgia-born Sallie Martin was a contemporary of Dorsey and Jackson, and her show singing earned her the title of The Mother Of Gospel Music. She started singing in a Baptist church and later teamed up with Dorsey in Chicago. She founded a gospel publishing house and, with the Sallie Martin Singers, helped discover Ruth James, who became better kno...
Rosetta Tharpe, raised by her mother, a travelling evangelist with The Church Of God In Christ, was performing from the age of six. She was spotted by John Hammond – who included her with Count Basiein his celebrated From Spirituals To Swing concert at Carnegie Hall – and soon after that she recorded “Gospel Train.” In 1945, her song “Strange Thing...
Though rightly celebrated as a giant of country music – and songwriting as a whole – Hank Williamswas also one of the best gospel singers that country music produced. His lyrics often focussed on sin and redemption, torment and release, shown in masterpieces such as the 1948 song “I Saw The Light,” which has become a gospel standard. The gospel son...
The Reverend James Cleveland, who taught Aretha Franklin to sing gospel, was hailed as the Crown Prince Of Gospel. As well as his heartfelt baritone gospel singing, he was a pianist, composer, arranger and producer. He won three Grammy awards and was credited with writing and arranging more than 400 gospel songs, including “Everything Will Be All R...
Like one or two others in this list of the best gospel singers, Same Cooke easily made the leap from spiritual to secular music. He learned his trade as a boy singing with the gospel group The Highway QCs, but he really made his name with The Soul Stirrers, with whom he recorded gems such as “Touch The Hem Of His Garment.” Cooke’s smooth and soulfu...
Country music has always had strong links with gospel, not only in Hank Williams but in a host of performers, including Tennessee Ernie Ford (who ended his weekly television show with gospel songs). One of the most heartfelt gospel songs came from Johnny Cash, who recorded the first of several gospel albums with 1959’s Hymns. Cash said, “Gospel mus...
Elvis Presley may have been the rightful King Of Rock’n’Roll, but he could also take his place among the best gospel singers, and even won a Grammy for his version of “He Touched Me,” written by Andrea Crouch. Swedish musician Per-Erik Hallin, who toured with Presley for several years, said, “Elvis had a special relationship to gospel music. Elvis ...
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List of gospel songs which have reported sales of 1 million units or higher but are uncertified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Though "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers was certified Gold on January 31, 2019 for digital sales of 500,000 units, its physical sales of 1.5 million units, reported on May 6, 1972 are uncertified by the RIAA.
