A Popular genre in Christian Music, the gospel music scene is one of the most popular music forms today. This space showcases a list of the best gospel songs from various genres.

While there are different types of gospel songs composed by musicians around the world, the unifying ingredient in gospel music is Christian sentiments associated. Gospel music is noted for the strong melodic quotient in vocals and music. The Christian lyrics in gospel music spread the message of love, peace and joy.

How Gospel Music Came Into Being

The origins of gospel music are rooted in the early 17th century when sacred songs and hymns were sung in small communities during prayer. The call and response form of music was popular in the early days. Foot stomping and clapping was used as a time signature in rhythmic accompaniment backing a cappella vocals. With the invention of the radio, music was able to reach listeners globally.

By the 1920s gospel music garnered a huge audience on radio.

Marketing of gospel records in the 1920s was associated with the ‘Carter Family’. Many gospel songs were performed at small venues for free spreading the good news of love, peace and joy through music. African American music groups formed quartets and took a cappella singing to a new level. The advent of the 1930s saw many gospel bands emerge. Some of the pioneering acts in gospel music are The Soul Stirrers, Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Swan Silvertones, The Fairfield Four, Five Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Dixie Hummingbirds.

There are different genres associated with Gospel Music. Mentioned below are subgenres of Gospel Music

• Gospel Blues
• Southern Gospel
• Progressive Southern Gospel
• Christian Country Music/Country Gospel Music
• Bluegrass Gospel Music

After World War 2 different forms of gospel music were being played at major venues and auditoriums. Christian music started becoming exceedingly popular with the masses. Since the 1940s Gospel music has evolved a great deal. The sound of gospel music has been changing with every passing decade. The R&B and Soul flavors in gospel music started becoming popular in the 50s and 60s and have become an integral part of mainstream.

Country gospel formats became exceedingly popular in the 80s and 90s and has progressed into mainstream music over the years. Over the years many ‘Awards’ associated with Gospel music have come to light. Since the 1930s gospel music has had a rich heritage of singers and musicians. Gospel songs are known for their strong vocal dynamics. Furthermore the lyrics in gospel music have enlightened minds bringing forth a sense of love through positivity and hope.

The space below showcases a list of the best gospel songs

100 Greatest Gospel Songs

1. His Eye Is On the Sparrow- Mahalia Jackson
2. Oh Happy Day- Edwin Hawkins Singers
3. Break Every Chain- Tasha Cobbs
4. I Give Myself Away- William McDowell
5. Intentional- Travis Greene
6. Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)- Chris Tomlin
7. Wanna Be Happy?- Kirk Franklin
8. Just a Closer Walk With Thee- Red Foley
9. Made a Way- Travis Greene
10. You Deserve it- JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise
11. Take Me To The King- Tamela Mann
12. Our God- Chris Tomlin
13. Victory Belongs To Jesus- Todd Dulaney
14. Nobody Greater- VaShawn Mitchell
15. Every Praise- Hezekiah Walker
16. I Luh God- Erica Campbell
17. Redeemed- Big Daddy Weave
18. The Best In Me- Marvin Sapp
19. I Surrender All- CeCe Winans
20. How I Got Over- Mahalia Jackson
21. For Your Glory- Tasha Cobbs
22. My Testimony- Marvin Sapp
23. Everyday Jesus- Anthony Brown and group therAPy
24. Blessed and Highly Favored- The Clark Sisters
25. It’s Working- William Murphy
26. Never Would Have Made It- Marvin Sapp
27. I Can Only Imagine- MercyMe
28. I Smile- Kirk Franklin
29. Say Yes- Michelle Williams
30. Move On Up A Little Higher- Mahalia Jackson
31. I.O.U. Me- BeBe & CeCe Winans
32. Take My Hand, Precious Lord- Jim Reeves
33. Never Have To Be Alone- CeCe Winans
34. My Heart Says Yes- Troy Sneed
35. If He Did It Before (Same God)- Tye Tribbett
36. Hold My Mule- Shirley Caesar
37. I See A Victory- Kim Burrell
38. We are Victorious- Donnie McClurkin and Tye Tribbett
39. My World Needs You- Kirk Franklin and Sarah Reeves
40. Shackles- Mary Mary
41. King Oh King- Maurette Brown Clark
42. Put a Praise On It- Tasha Cobbs
43. Greater is Coming- Jekalyn Carr
44. No Greater Love- Smokie Norful
45. He Turned It- Tye Tribbett
46. Overflow- Tasha Cobbs
47. Place Called Victory- Deon Kipping
48. Go Get It- Mary Mary
49. He Keeps His Promise- Angela Spivey
50. Unchangeable- Joe Praize
51. I’ll Be the One- Bri (Briana Babineaux)
52. Alright Ok- J Moss
53. Clean This House- Isaac Carree
54. God My God- VaShawn Mitchell
55. Thank You, Thank You Jesus- Chicago Mass Choir
56. All The Glory- Alexis Spight
57. Sunday Kinda Love- Israel Houghton featuring PJ Morton & Nikki Ross
58. My Words Have Power- Karen Clark Sheard
59. Mightier- Aaron Strumpel
60. Long As I Got King Jesus- Vickie Winans
61. Send the Rain- William McDowell
62. This God Is Too Good- Nathaniel Bassey featuring Micah Stampley
63. Restore Me Again- Deitrick Haddon
64. I Will Trust- Fred Hammond
65. My Hope Is In Glory- Ethan Kent
66. You Paid It All- Wess Morgan
67. With Every Act of Love- Jason Gray
68. Christ in Me- Jeremy Camp
69. Great and Mighty- Byron Cage
70. A Little More Jesus- Erica Campbell
71. Still Able- James Fortune and Fiya
72. Keep Doing What You’re Doing- Anita Wilson
73. Oghene Me- Onos
74. I’ll Just Say Yes- Brian Courtney Wilson
75. It’s Gonna Happen- Jekalyn Carr
76. Trumpets Blow- Kierra Sheard
77. God’s Up To Something Good- Hart Ramsey
78. Right Now Lord- The Wardlaw Brothers
79. Gotta Have You- Jonathan McReynolds
80. Like No Other- Byron Cage
81. Here In Our Praise- Fred Hammond
82. Remind Me Who I Am- Jason Gray
83. Sweeping Through The City- Beverly Crawford
84. God Gave me Favor- Twinkie Clark
85. Your Destiny- Kevin Levar
86. God Held Me Together- Zacardi Cortez featuring James Fortune
87. What’s Coming is Better- Deon Kipping
88. Overcomer- Mandisa
89. Level Next- John. P. Kee
90. Thank You For All You’ve Done- Beverly Crawford
91. Have Your Way- Deitrick Haddon
92. Your Best Days Yet- Paus S. Morton
93. Withholding Nothing- William McDowell
94. Count It Victory- The William Brothers
95. You Reign- William Murphy
96. They Said, But God Said- Jekalyn Carr
97. If We had Your Eyes- Michelle Williams
98. Turning Around for Me- VaShawn Mitchell
99. Lord You’ve Been So Good- Amber Bullock
100. The Other Side of Victory- J. Moss

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Elvira1961

I love gospel music and have been searching the internet to find me some good gospel c.d.'s. I like the old time gospel and bluegrass gospel. Two of my favorite groups are the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet and the Chuck Wagon Gang. There are others but those two are my favorites. My two favorite songs are Will You Meet Me Over Yonder and Amazing Grace.

24-06-2017 reply 0

realityspeaks

I love listening to Amazing Grace. The vibe of the song is very uplifting.

26-06-2017 0