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Apr 9, 2024 · Filter by age of users who rated. See 1.5 times as many results per chart (Standard) or 2x (Select) Access charts that are updated daily (Select) The greatest Southern Gospel albums of the 1960s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users.
- Karen Peck and New River. Karen Peck started singing professionally in 1981 with The Nelons. She remained with the group for 10 years before she felt like God was calling her to take the next step in her musical journey.
- Tribute Quartet. The Tribute Quartet formed in 2006, and within two years, had been named the "Horizon Group of the Year" at the National Quartet Convention.
- The Ball Brothers. Andrew and Daniel Ball, their brother-in-law Chad McCloskey, and Matt Davis form the group called The Ball Brothers. The brothers grew up in central Illinois and were singing at early ages.
- Greater Vision. The trio known as Greater Vision has been touching audiences around the world since 1990. With over 200 performances a year and 30+ releases, they have become the most awarded trio in the history of Gospel music with awards for Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Artist of the Year.
- Cathedral Quartet. 809 votes. As pioneers in the southern gospel music industry, the Cathedral Quartet set the standard for future artists with their unmistakable harmonies and dynamic stage presence.
- Gaither Vocal Band. 713 votes. From the moment they first graced stages with their rich, captivating sound, the Gaither Vocal Band has been a force to be reckoned with in southern gospel.
- The Happy Goodman Family. 510 votes. Fondly remembered as trailblazers in southern gospel, the Happy Goodman Family captured the hearts of a generation with their upbeat tunes and soulful performances.
- Greater Vision. 381 votes. Since forming in 1990, Greater Vision has emerged as one of the most beloved artists in southern gospel music. Renowned for their powerful harmonies and evocative lyrics, this talented trio has garnered numerous accolades, including countless Singing News Fan Awards.
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- Five Blind Boys of Alabama (above) It’s almost unbelievable that a group of blind, African-American singers—who started out touring during a time of whites-only bathrooms, restaurants, and hotels—would go on to win five Grammy awards and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, as well as be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and perform at the White House for three different presidents.
- Fisk Jubilee Singers (above) The original Jubilee Singers introduced so-called slave songs to the world in 1871, and they were instrumental in preserving the unique American musical tradition known today as Negro spirituals.
- Soul Stirrers (above) This group launched the career of legendary soul singer Sam Cooke—but they were much more than that. The Soul Stirrers set the pace for gospel and pop vocal groups and played a role as forefathers in the development of rhythm and blues.
- The Caravans (above) From the late-50s to the mid-60s, the Caravans went unrivaled as the nation’s most popular touring gospel group, earning acclaim as one of the greatest acts ever to arrive on the spiritual music front.
Various Artists 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Unknown Year. Various Artists Discography 1970s. 1970. 1970 Gospel Music’s Top Ten For 1970 (Canaan Records): Had It Not Been (The Happy Goodmans); He Looked Beyond My Fault (The Singing Rambos); He Touched Me (The Blue Ridge Quartet); I Believe In A Hill Called Mt. Calvary (The ...
Moods and Themes. Gospel's Best: The 60s by Various Artists. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
