Cissy Houston

Cissy Houston began her six-decade long career as a back-up singer for prominent artists such as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. In 1970, she released her debut album Presenting Cissy Houston and has since released multiple critically acclaimed albums. Her most well–known Gospel albums are Face to Face and He Leadeth Me, both of which earned her a Grammy.

Fred Hammond

Fred Hammond has won multiple Grammy, Dove, and Stellar awards.  He has released numerous platinum and gold albums. His most well known songs are: “Let the Praise Begin”, “Power”, “King of Glory”, “Celebrate (He Lives)”, “They That Wait”, and “Better than that”. 

Hezekiah Walker

Hezekiah Walker is renowned for his artistry and his ministry. He has released numerous successful albums with his choir, The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, and they have won two Grammys. His best-known songs are: “99 1/2”, “Let’s Dance”, “Souled Out”, and “Every Praise”.

Marvin Sapp

Marvin Sapp has made a name for himself as a pastor and a Dove and Bet Award winning singer-songwriter.  His seventh album Thirsty propelled his career to new heights and his following album Here I Am solidified his place in music history when it charted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, which made it the highest charting gospel album ever. He is most known for the following songs: “Never Would Have Made It”, “Praise Him in Advance”, “The Best in Me”, “He Has His Hand on You”, and “My Testimony”.

Shirley Caesar

Shirley Caesar is a highly successful Gospel singer that has won multiple Grammy, Dove, and Stellar awards.  She has released over 30 albums and has sold more than 2.2 Million albums since 1991.  Her most popular songs are: “God Will Make A Way”, “Favor”, “Nobody But Jesus”, and “No Charge”.

Tamela Mann

Grammy nominated artist Tamela Mann has gained notoriety as both a gospel singer and an actress.  She has released three chart-topping albums. Her best known songs are: “Speak Lord”, “The Master Plan”, “Joy Of The Lord”, “Step Aside”, and “Take Me to the King”.

Tramaine Hawkins

Grammy, Dove, and Stellar award winning artist Tramaine Hawkins has had a successful career that has spanned nearly 5 decades. Her most well known songs are: “Fall Down (Sprit of Love)”, “Child of The King”, “ In The Morning Time”, “The Rock”, “Freedom”, “Do Not Pass Me By”, “Your Next In Line For a Miracle”, “Rescue Me”, “God is Able” and “Lift Me Up”.

Vickie Winans

Gospel singer Vickie Winans released her critically acclaimed debut album Be Encouraged in 1997.  Since the release of her debut album, she has released multiple award winning albums that have charted at the top of Billboard’s Gospel chart. Her most notable songs are: “Don’t Throw Your Life Away”, “We Shall Behold Him”, “Just When”, “Work It Out”, “The Rainbow”, “How I got Over”, “The Rainbow”, “Release It”, and “Long As I Got King Jesus”.

Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Adams is an extremely successful gospel artist, actress, and radio host, who has sold over 8 million albums globally. In 2009, Billboard deemed her the Number 1 Gospel Artist of the 2000s.  Her most well known songs are: “Open My Heart”, “Victory”, “Be Blessed”, “Step Aside”, and “Be Still”.

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