In 2002, Johnny Cash released “The Man Comes Around” as the title track off the album American IV: The Man Comes Around – the last record released during his lifetime. The country legend wrote the song several years prior to ...
While Faith Hill has not released a full gospel project yet, she did channel her faithful genre on her Breathe album. Hill is no stranger to devoting herself to her craft the way gospel music sounds. She has an emotional voice ...
If you’re having a bad day, then tune in to Mark Lowry’s “The Old Sanctuary” comedy act. We guarantee you that in just under five minutes, you will feel the weight of your worries will shift and lighten. You will ...
In 1982, “He Is Beautiful To Me” appeared on Crystal Gayle’s album True Love – which ranked No. 14 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart and was her first studio album after moving from Columbia to Elektra Records. Three of Crystal Gayle songs ...
This father and daughter duet cover of “Will the Circle be Unbroken” will surely make your eyes water a little. The video was first posted on Facebook and it was, unfortunately, the last duet between them. The song is an ...
Josh Turner has a strong affiliation with gospel music. In this performance, he is joined by country icon Sonya Isaacs, and they performed a wonderful version of this Hank Williams classic. The classic song “I Saw the Light” has been ...
In 1960, three-time Oscar winner and country musician Walter Brennan released “Suppertime” as the last track of his first album Dutchman’s Gold. Though it did not chart like his most popular hit, “Old Rivers,” “Suppertime” is still a tear-jerker to ...
How does it make you feel when the Lord calls upon each one of us, and you found out that some of the people you love were not mentioned? Does it bother you that some names may not be called ...
In 1971, Dolly Parton recorded “Wings of a Dove,” written in 1958 by one of the finest songwriters and music producers, Bob Ferguson. The gospel song was based on the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark, where Noah sent out a ...
In 1994, Alison Krauss teamed up with the bluegrass band The Cox Family for a collection of gospel songs called I Know Who Holds Tomorrow. The record touched so many hearts that it won Grammy Awards for Best Southern, Country, ...
While Dolly Parton may be a country artist at heart, she has actually dipped her toe into the rock genre. In 2002, she surprised her fans when she closed her album, Halos & Horns, with an incredible cover of Led ...
In 1973, Kris Kristofferson earned his lone major country hit as a solo recording artist when “Why Me Lord” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart while peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It ...
In 1962, Jim Reeves released a gospel album called “We Thank Thee.” The record contains twelve tracks that are a combination of gospel favorites and original Jim Reeves songs. This includes “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” “I’d Rather Have Jesus,” ...
In 1974, George Jones recorded a version of “Why Me Lord” for his fifth collection of spiritual music, In a Gospel Way. Jones’ love for gospel songs dated back to his childhood when he learned his first chords and songs ...
Ever since “How Great Thou Art” was published in 1949, it quickly became a worldwide sensation. Countless artists have covered the popular hymn throughout the century – this includes The Statler Brothers. In 1969, the country music group included “How ...
In 2006, Alan Jackson graced the gospel music scene when he released his first gospel record. Billed as Precious Memories, the album contained recordings of some of Jackson’s favorite hymns – including “Blessed Assurance,” which has been around for centuries. ...
In 2016, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson teamed up for the first time in three decades with “Lay Me Down.” The song comes off Lynn’s album, Full Circle, in which she made history. Full Circle became Lynn’s highest-charting album of ...
Patsy Cline’s sudden death left the country music industry and her fans in shock. It was a tragic day for her family, friends, and the people who admired and loved her. The sweet voice that made classics such as “Crazy” ...
In 2001, Merle Haggard released an album of gospel songs called Cabin in the Hills. It features a mix of original Merle Haggard songs and traditional ballads arranged by the country legend himself – this includes “Take My Hand, Precious ...
It’s quite amazing how someone’s testimony of faith in Christ amidst the horror of life gave birth to a powerful and beautiful song. Well, we’re talking about “I Believe in a Hill Called Mt. Calvary,” which the Gaither Vocal Band ...
During her lifetime, Fanny Crosby penned over 8,000 hymns. Most, if not all of, exude her enormous faith and loyalty to God. The prolific hymnist had since become well-known because of her great contributions to gospel music. And the hymn ...
At some point in his life, Merle Haggard once imagined Heaven’s pure bliss in “What Will It Be Like.” While Haggard is hardly ever mentioned in the same breath as performers like the Carter Family in the archives of gospel ...
There is nothing more exciting and at the same time scarier than change. We all seek change to take us away from the miseries of life. However, we also fear it because it requires our effort to adapt to something new. ...
The world would be different if every family has a family Bible. If parents read the Bible to their children before they go to bed each night, things would be entirely different. Let’s take a look at the song “Family ...
Roy Orbison revitalized the classic “My Prayer.” This song is a popular classic gospel romance song that dates back to the early 1930’s. Origins “My Prayer” is a popular gospel song that is from the late 1930s. Violinist Georges Boulanger ...
In 1974, Elvis Presley started incorporating the song “Why Me Lord” into his live shows up until his last concert tour. His version appeared on his 1974 album Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis, and on the compilation, I Believe ...
In 1999, Christian rock band MercyMe recorded “I Can Only Imagine” for their self-released album The Worship Project. Three years later, the band released the song as the second single off their major-label debut album, Almost There. It became a ...
One of the most meaningful songs ever recorded by George Jones was the classic song “If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again.” Admittedly, he also considered the tune as one of his favorites. However, he was not the one ...
Elvis Presley absolutely shook the world with his irresistible brand of rock ‘n’ roll, but he also brought the world to church with his stunning, poignant gospel music – like this very popular Southern gospel song, “Farther Along.” Elvis Presley’s ...
“He’s My Rock, My Sword, My Shield” by Randy Travis is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys the singer’s traditional country sound that blended so well with heavenly gospel music. He released the song in 2003 as part of his ...
Alan Jackson’s “The Angels Cried” with American bluegrass country singer Alison Krauss is considered one of the underrated Alan Jackson songs. He released the song in 1993 as part of his country Christmas album titled Honky Tonk Christmas under Arista Nashville. The ...
When Alabama touring group Gold City released “Midnight Cry” in 1999 – with Southern Gospel singer Ivan Parker singing the solo part – it instantly began to sweep the Christian music world. Since then, it has been recorded hundreds of ...
Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe” is an emotional acoustic ballad worth listening to. While the duo may primarily be known for more upbeat tracks such as “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and “Only in America,” Brooks & Dunn recorded songs with all sorts ...
Loretta Lynn’s “How Great Thou Art” is honestly one of the most timeless and mesmerizing renditions of the song that will take you to gospel music heaven. And despite not being released as a single, her cover garnered attention and ...
When country star Faith Hill and talk show host Oprah Winfrey met for the very first time, the two award-winning ladies found out they had plenty more in common than both being Mississippi girls. While Hill rehearsed the night before ...
Alan Jackson has always been open about his religious beliefs, and he doesn’t hold back from singing about them. So, the country music icon decided to bring together his passion for music and his love for his faith into one ...
When Home Free created their album Timeless in 2017, they were especially scrupulous in picking songs they felt conveyed more depth – and John Mayer’s “In the Blood” is just among their top choices. The song is Mayer’s first release ...
In 2003, Josh Groban recorded “You Raise Me Up” – which easily became a hit! His version reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, where it stayed for six remarkable weeks. It also became Groban’s first single to enter ...
In 2016, the world mourned the death of country star Joey Feek after her brave battle with cervical cancer. But it was actually Rory who lost so much more – he lost a friend, a lover, a mother to their ...
Growing up in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, Dolly Parton was the eldest among twelve children. While she admits her family was next to nothing, she had her dreams and such undeniable talent. Taking the lessons she learned in the ...
Alan Jackson has always been a dedicated Christian. He’s always proud of it and never hesitates from singing about his faith. So, in 2006, the country icon finally decided to combine his Christian devotion with his love of music to ...
In the Spring of 2019, Naomi Bristow’s Easter version of “Hallelujah” took Facebook by storm, reaching fourteen million views. Bristow, a young cowgirl hailing from a small farm in Ontario, delivers a beautiful rendition of the song, which describes the ...
It’s amazing how country gospel songs can affect anyone who hears them – country fan or not. They work wonders in touching those feelings of hope that we need to be reminded of in moments of failure and change – ...
In 2000, Alison Krauss’ “I’ll Fly Away” featuring singer-songwriter Gillian Welch was included in the soundtrack album of O Brother, Where Art Thou? – a crime comedy-drama film that stars George Clooney, John Turturro, among others. Although it wasn’t the ...
Amy Grant’s generous gesture to return “I Can Only Imagine” to Bart Millard and his Christian rock band MercyMe definitely took their career into an unexpected turn. The song written by Millard himself for his father after he died from ...
When Don Williams’ “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” was released in 1981 as the third single off his album, Especially for You, he brought the everyday prayers of millions to life. The song then became another country hit ...
You don’t have to be religious to be influenced by the power of old timeless gospel hymns classics. They never fail to carry you through rugged valleys and take you to spiritual mountaintop experiences every time you listen to them. ...
Formerly a member of his church choir as a kid, Alan Jackson gospel songs were no longer a surprise. The country music superstar is no stranger to various gospel praises and hymns. He grew up frequently listening to such songs. ...
We all know that death is inevitable, but if someone dies, will the cycle live on? Will the circle be unbroken? Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Will the Circle be Unbroken” was originally written by Ada R as a gospel song. ...
Isn’t it heart-warming to see and hear several country musicians gathered on stage to sing glories to God? When Kris Kristofferson turned 80, the country music industry played host to an all-star tribute in Nashville, Tennessee. His influence on the ...
In 2018, Josh Turner’s children stepped onto the limelight, taking their spot on stage with a Gospel performance live at the Gaither Studio. With Josh Turner’s wife Jennifer on the piano, their four sons – Hampton (then age 12), Colby (then age nine), Marion ...
Josh Turner’s “Me and God” opens with a solemn instrumental then a powerful first line that showcases his profound faith in God. The lyrics go, “There ain’t nothing that can’t be done / By me and God / Ain’t nobody come ...
Josh Turner’s “I Serve a Savior” was the title track of his seventh studio album of the same name and his first-ever gospel album released last 2018. This was also one of the two original tracks in the 12-track album, ...
The seven-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood performs on NBC’s TODAY popular gospel songs, including the hymn “Just As I Am.” Her angelic voice and the flawless acoustic guitar and piano combination are enough to draw your soul into the stunning ...
You can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit just by listening to Carrie Underwood’s performance of the hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” at the virtual concert My Savior: Live From The Ryman. She sang it with the gospel music queen ...
Country star Carrie Underwood has collaborated with well-known singers, and one of them is NEEDTOBREATHE lead singer Bear Rinehart. Underwood revealed that she was a fan of him and his band. “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus” Collaboration The 38th ...
Perfect – that’s one of the words we can use to describe Carrie Underwood singing “How Great Thou Art” during her virtual live concert “My Savior: Live From The Ryman.” It was an exquisite performance yet unsurprising as the gorgeous ...
You can feel the strong faith of Carrie Underwood during her performance of her song from her 2021 My Savior album. It’s actually the country superstar’s first gospel album; that’s why her performance at the 56th ACM Awards was highly notable. Carrie ...
Over the past decade, Aaron Shust songs have made him one of the most reputable singers in Christian music. Combined with his considerable depth and passion, he was named the Songwriter of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of ...
Through the years, Aaron Shust has been famous for being one of the most compelling songwriters and singers in Christian music. His considerable depth and passion definitely did not go unnoticed. To date, Shust continues growing into one of the ...