Cheyenne Mitchell) - EPI AM THEY, How Great Is Our God: The Essential CollectionChris Tomlin, Old Church BasementElevation Worship & Maverick City Music, Peace In the Valley: The Complete Gospel RecordingsElvis Presley, Move Your HeartMaverick City Music & UPPERROOM, Believe For It (Deluxe Edition)CeCe Winans, Unchanging God: Songs from the Book of Psalms, Vol. Stevens later admitted: I accidentally fell upon the song when I was going through a slightly dry period. Conversely, the American certification level for double albums that fit onto one compact disc, such as the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack reflect the actual number of copies sold. Mahalia Jackson, a singer with one of the finest voices in this history of gospel music, did full justice to this joyous spiritual from 1927. In 1950, it was one of the first songs recorded by 19-year-old Cooke, during his time as lead singer of gospel group the Soul Stirrers. Following the outrage over the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, Beyonc hand-picked a group of black men to join her for Take My Hand, Precious Lord (the gospel classic featured in the 2014 civil rights movie Selma) to show the strength and vulnerability in black men. Take a peek inside the latest issue of Songlines magazine. This may be one of the most beloved hymns/spiritual songs of the past two centuries. Lets start withAmy Grants 1992 Christmas album, Home For Christmas. As well as Be Thou My Vision, the Belfast-born musician recorded a powerful version of Just a Closer Walk with Thee, the title and lyrics of which come from passages in the Bible. Like the Billboard 200, the data is compiled by Nielsen Soundscan based on each album's weekly physical and digital sales, as well as on-demand streaming and digital sales of its individual tracks. Various Artists WOW 1999 [1998] Oh, and its probably worth mentioning the WOW I Love Christian Music compilation album series. 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It's currently a bestseller, selling over 700,000 copies. Skillet Awake [2009] Her gorgeous 1999 hit Alabaster Box was written by Dr. Janice Sjostrand, an academic and musician who once opened for Ray Charles. It became the No2 overall selling album of 2007 in the USA and was the best selling Christmas album of 2007 and 2008. Sorry, March 29 2018 you did have a publish date. Marion Williams I Shall Be Released Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago 8. Among the range of fine songs on the album is the gorgeous Id Rather Have Jesus, written by the gospel star George Beverly Shea. One of her most celebrated songs, Goin Up Yonder, was written by her husband, gospel singer Walter Hawkins. Year: 1999. It won the award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album at the Grammy Awards, while their interpretation of Tom Waits Way Down in the Hole became the theme song for acclaimed TV series The Wire. March 29, 2018 By Noah Hardwick in News | 34 Comments. She would sometimes perform live versions of the song that lasted nearly 15 minutes. 5: The 'First Family' StoryWOW! The track went on to the 2008 Grammy for Best Gospel Song. Four acts had more than one best-seller on the list: Michael Jackson, The Eagles, The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Casting Crowns Until the Whole World Hears [2009] Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Wks on Chart 1 Donda Kanye West 1 1 71 2 Old Church Basement Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music 2 1 88 3. Pursuit. And I could imagine the gold list would be lengthy. Too many white non-gospel artists on this list. The certified units percentage varies according to the first year that an artist appeared in the charts. Its unlikely any of them would greatly shake thingsRead more , I would add Alice Cooper to that list as well. Chris Tomlin See the Morning [2006] You have Kirk Franklin and no Andre Crouch, James Cleveland, Bishop Paul Morton? Many of the best gospel songs lent themselves to jazz interpretations. between 1975 and 1990 are required to have their claimed figures supported by 3050% in certified units. Natasha Cobbs Leonard, who is always known as Tasha, was born in Jesup, Georgia in 1981, and has taken the gospel world by storm since bursting on the scene with her 2013 album Grace. [b] This is the reason why albums that would otherwise make the list, such as The Sound of Music, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Parallel Lines, Spirits Having Flown, Private Dancer, Janet, Believe, Bolo Ta Ra Ra.., Human Clay, Laundry Service, and Back to Black, have not been included. Okay, one more question, has any Christian album from the last decade been certified Platinum? She said she had re-recorded the song to comfort and lift up all those who have been so devastated by COVID-19 and police violence. Albums Success Adele made it big in America almost immediately after 19 was certified triple platinum. Griffin, who also sang a duet with Mavis Staples on Waiting for My Child to Come Home, admitted she did not have a background in gospel music before recording her 2007 album Downtown Church, which was recorded in the Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville. P.O.D. Jars of Clay Jars of Clay [1995] Richie's second solo studio album has sold over 20 million copies. Setting that one aside though, to find another Christian album that was certified Platinum, you have to go back to 2009which was less than 10 years ago, so we can say last decade, right? There is a remarkably affecting version by blues legend Big Bill Broonzy on his Last Sessions album, recorded in 1961, shortly before his death. (That is 1.33% for each additional year after 1975. The song has been popular with other jazz musicians, and among noted cover versions are those by Harry James and, more recently, Dr. John, in his tribute album to Satchmo. Keep up the greatRead more . Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever. It became a signature tune for Ethel Waters and has been recorded by Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross and was used in the sequel to Sister Act. Forming in the 30s, the Blind Boys of Alabama continue to plough their sacred furrow into this century, though their line-up and sound have changed over the decades. Well done! Owl City Ocean Eyes [2009] Her version of her own composition Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name shows off her rich, soulful voice. Soundtrack | The Song Remains the Same. The heartfelt religious lyrics (Ive come to pour my praise on Him/like oil from Marys Alabaster Box) suited the silky heartfelt delivery from Winans. I had it long ago on an 8-track & it is the most magnificent version Ive ever heard. [7], The charts of the best-selling albums by year in the world are compiled by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry annually since 2001. There are also terrific versions by Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, and Willie Nelson. A modern take on gospel that feature guest appearances by Destiny's Child. They dont provide data parameters. Shirley Ceasar, Williams Brothers, Dixie Hummingbirds, Rance Allen, etc. This list does not include artists like Cliff Richard, Diana Ross, Scorpions, Bing Crosby, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Tom Jones, The Jackson 5, Dionne Warwick, the Spice Girls, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli, or Gloria Estefan. In the late 70s and early 80s, Dylan also released a so-called Christian Trilogy of albums, including Saved, which features his own songs, such as Precious Angel.. Gods Word Will Never Pass Away by The Sensational Nightingales. Satellite [2001], Amy Grant House of Love [1994] You can click on the album covers below to listen to or purchase the CDs at Amazon.com. Anne Murray Put Your Hand In The Hand Amazing Grace was released as a double album on June 1, 1972, becoming an instant success. Top Christian Albums is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that ranks the best-performing Christian albums in the United States. The best gospel songs are often be the most moving of these songs because they are spiritual and create the strongest connection for us as listeners. iTunes chart of the most popular top 100 Christian and Gospel albums updated daily. In 2001, they released this stunning release on Peter Gabriels Real World imprint. Kirk Franklin Gods Property from Kirk Franklins Nu Nation [1997] The track was a huge international crossover hit and remains a classic of gospel-soul. "15" for 2015), To choose a decade, click the decade (left column), To choose a year range, click the first year/decade, then click the second year/decade. Doris Day cut a sweet version of this song for her 1962 album Youll Never Walk Alone, but there is a very striking interpretation of the gospel classic by Thelonious Monk. She sang lead with the first female gospel singers formed by Sallie Martin, who was co-founder of the Gospel Singers Convention. Thanks for the feedback. I know theyve come out and said they arent a Christian band now but they were definitely talking about Jesus from the stage at that point and some of the success can be attributed to the Christian market ( just look at the current criticism from Christians about their new singles!). The Clark Sisters are five Detroit siblings who were a revolutionary, though somewhat controversial, force in gospel during the late 70s and early 80s, blending spiritual concerns with secular grooves. Dealing with life's ups and downs can be difficult, and music can make it better. SAULT - Untitled (God) November 1, 2022 Critic Score 86 5 reviews Amazon iTunes Music Spotify 3. Such albums have the certifications for the number of copies (not discs) shipped indicated. Elvis Presley, 'Elvis' Christmas Album' (1957)", "Christmas Albums Are All Awful (and 'Kylie Christmas' Is a Worthy Addition)", "Brad Delp, Singer For '70s Rock Icons Boston, Died Virtually Anonymous", "How well do you know the lyrics to Mariah Carey's 'Daydream'? In 1963, for the iconic Blue Note label, guitar great Grant Green recorded a version of Joshua Fit De Battle of Jericho about the battle in which Joshua led the Israelites against Canaan for his album Feelin the Spirit. Kirk Franklin (born 1970) - By merging hip-hop with gospel, Kirk Franklin has created some controversy on his way to becoming perhaps the best-selling gospel artist of all time, with more than 13 million album sales. Best-Selling Albums of All-Time (4150) The Chicks Wide Open Spaces 13 million Whitney Houston Whitney Houston 13 million Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet 12 million Boyz II Men II 12. Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald recorded a version of What a Friend We Have in Jesus for her 1967 Capitol Records album Brighten the Corner more than a century after the hymn was written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven as a poem to comfort his mother, who was still living in Ireland after he had emigrated to Canada. In 2016, RIAA included streaming in addition to track sales and album sales based on the concept of album-equivalent unit for certification purposes, and certification therefore no longer reflects shipment alone. Reckon Youll never walk alone, If we never meet again, Crying in the Chapel to name just a few have to be the best ever. Razor & Tie. Someone on Facebook brought up Creed which sold over 11 million copies in the US at their peak. But Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin, and P.O.D. Also, full disclosure, a couple in the category of favorite may have slipped into the mix, (couldn't help it!) 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The Clark Sisters You Brought the Sunshine is without question the #1 gospel song of all time. August 1, 2022 by Ligia Morena. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. The sisters grandfather, Miles Pratcher, was recorded by folklorist Alan Lomax back in 1959. Various Artists WOW Hits 2003 [2002] Smokie Norful Conclusion In conclusion, there are countless great gospel songs out there. Groupings are based on different sales . In 1997, the label began issuing sacred steel gospel performances powered by lap steel guitar, shaping an intense, new strain. all had the benefit of being artists who crossed over into the mainstream market. Raking in 45 million unit sales until number one knocked it off from the top spot. Selling over 120 million records worldwide so far, the vocal phenomenon released her long-awaited fourth studio album after a six-year hiatus in 2021, which became the best-selling album of that year (Billboard). Bill Evans - Sunday at Village Vanguard. Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore. The Bodyguard became one of the best-selling pop albums of all time. Worship Michael W Smith Reunion Records (2001) Smitty galvanized worship songs with this release. Maybe its not fair to count a Christmas album, but selling over 3 million copies is nothing to sneeze at. I want God to use me, said Crouch. May 8, 2017 Edward Bowser Andrae Crouch, Aretha Franklin, BeBe Winans, best of, CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary, Mississippi Mass Choir, music, Sounds of Blackness, The Clark Sisters, The Winans, Walter Hawkins, Whitney Houston 6 You Brought the Sunshine became a huge club hit. Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin - How I Got Over (Official Audio) After a long period apart, the Clark Sisters (Twinkie, Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Jacky Clark-Chisholm) got back together for the special Live One Last Time album. Explore more crossword clues and answers by clicking on the results or quizzes. 1 (Live)Sovereign Grace Music, Maverick City Music, Vol. World's best-selling albums of recorded music, Certification systems have been established periodically throughout the past half century; thus, certification databases are not able to cover all sales. O_o. What is the bestselling Christian album that didnt benefit from mainstream crossover marketability? I care and love people. Names Without Numbers - "Florida" Out Now! DC Talk Free at Last [1992] Steven Curtis Chapman Heaven in the Real World [1994] includes the eight-minute tour-de-force Im Getting Ready. The album was produced by her husband Kenneth Leonard Jr. and the soaring track includes vocals from rapper Nicki Minaj. This article originally appeared in the March 2021 issue of Songlines. Amy Grant The Collection [1986] 10. For the word puzzle clue of the best selling gospel album of all time is, the Sporcle Puzzle Library found the following results. You dont have to be religious to be affected by the power of the best gospel music. The Detroit-born singer, who is also a talented bass player, recorded a version of Were Blessed for his album The Inner Court. It went to the top of the country charts for ten weeks. This gospel standard, which was written by the influential gospel composer Thomas Andrew Dorsey, has been covered by numerous leading musicians, including Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Its since become a country classic, covered by just about every old-school legend of note. Like Elmore James in heaven, in the words of label boss, Chris Strachwitz. Of course one of the best-selling artists of all time released one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time. 51. Michael Jackson 's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever. I just took the comment as jestful banter and responded in like fashion. There are just too many. However, while Worship itself never achieved any mainstream success it may have benefited from Michael W. Smiths crossover success in the 90s. Its all good Noah! Third Day Offerings: A Worship Album [2000] Growing up with a mother who was a minister and choir director, Travis Greene said that gospel music was like oxygen in our house, always part of my life. In 2018, for the Capitol Christian Music Group, he recorded a moving live version of God, Youre So Good with gospel vocal group Passion, led by Kristian Stanfill, at Passion City Church in Atlanta. Ehat about Charles Johnson with the Sensational Nightingale hit : Its Going to Rain written by Charles Johnson, What aboeut Jess Dixon he is greatest. MADE YOU LOOK. DC Talk Jesus Freak [1995] Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir, Relatively unknown but with high average ratings, Artists are limited to one entry per chart, Far Cry 5 Presents: When the World Falls (Original Game Soundtrack), An Evening With Rev. Press the icon at the top of the chart to save it here for easy access in the future. A favorite of vocal groups since The Fisk Jubilee Singers version in 1909, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is sung regularly in churches and has also become a favorite at sporting venues around the globe. 463 Sony Music: Serrat-Sabina, Michel Tel, Adele y Bersuit", "Danish album certifications Adele 21", "Adele sells over 250,000 albums in Ireland", "New Zealand album certifications Adele 21", "OFFICIAL CYTA- IFPI CHARTS Top-75 Albums Sales Chart", "Adele says she battled depression, before and after son's birth", "Danish album certifications Beatles One", "Beatles' catalog will be reissued September 9 in remastered versions", "Column - Still hungry? Find the best music and albums in Amazon Best Sellers. Shirley Caesar, who was born in 1938, has established a deserved reputation as one of the most important gospel singers of modern times. The Karen-penned song Blessed & Highly Favored, a sumptuous example of the siblings natural gift for harmony, was given some highly polished production values by Donald Lawrence. Here it is:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AWFf7EAc4. . Thriller - Michael Jackson Finally, the King of Pop has held on to the top spot posthumously since 2009, selling over 66 million copies worldwide! Donald Lawrence, a former Minister of Music at the Southern Baptist Church on Cincinnatis Reading Road, took on music full-time as musical director of The Tri-City Singers. Often these songs can be uplifting, they can help us understand, and sometimes they can just be comforting. Amy Grant Unguarded [1985] There have been plenty list available that rank the top 100 greatest albums of all time. As a member of the band Candle as well as Silverwind, you may want to research some of our albums. God knows what the future holds, but I dont believe his power is done working through his followers and in the realm of popular music. What a voice and what soulful conviction! Hah! Did you miss one?. "Born Under a Bad Sign" has influenced the music of legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I would think Leonard Cohens Hallelujah would hold that bragging right. As well our album Bullfrogs and Butterflies (both of these albums are on Sparrow) went triple Platinum last I heard. Next: The best songs of all time (a list of our top overall picks) 3. 1, James Hall and Worship & Praise - King of Glory, Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers - One Church. Almost overnight, Moody Blue shot to third place in the album charts, capping his career with it becoming his best-selling studio release. Passion. Sam Armstrong, This early 20th century hymn has been covered by plenty of soul, jazz, and country singers over the years, but our pick is the Alan Jackson version. Highest Rated Gospel Albums of All Time Decade All Time Source AllMusic Genre Gospel 1. Arkansas-born Cash said that when he was 16, he came in from working in the fields where he used to sing gospel songs he had heard on the radio. I didnt look too closesly at either Southern Gospel or Gospel music when I compiled this list so its entirely possible I could have missed an album. You could fill a whole list of the best gospel songs just with Mahalia Jacksons music, so a special mention also goes for her 1958 version of Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho, sung with such feeling and gusto. "Mary, Don't You Weep" by Aretha Franklin What are the best gospel albums? Were a band with Christian members who sing songs about Jesus instead identified as simply, Christian, It kind of depends on which bands you are referring too. 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Johnny Cash Daddy Sang Bass An album often criticised and overlooked due t its more mainstream tendencies but nevertheless, great. All albums included on this list have their available claimed figures supported by at least 30% in certified copies. Various Artists WOW Hits 2007 [2006] 78, No. Six Pence None the Richer Six Pence None the Richer [1997] Michael W. Smith Ill Lead You Home [1995] Looks like a list compiled by somebody who didnt have access to actual black gospel music. Gospel veteran, Al Green, sings his signature silky vocals over this gospel song from the Album Testify: The Best Of The A&M Years. Various Artists WOW Hits 2004 [2003] Louis Armstrong brought emotion and depth to this powerful spiritual song, written during the period of slavery and published in 1867. To listen to the albums and to purchase and download the music you must have Apple's iTunes player installed on your system. Kirk Franklin The Nu Nation Project [1998] Donnie McClurklin is an American gospel singer and minister who has won multiple awards for his contributions to gospel music. [246] IFPI has never revealed the total units in Global all-format chart. but where is the king? jonathan bernstein, pat blashill, jon blistein, nathan brackett, david browne, anthony decurtis, matt diehl, jon dolan, chuck eddy, ben edmonds, gavin edwards, jenny eliscu, brenna ehrlrich, suzy. Im looking for the song He Touched Me . Aretha Franklin - The Gospel Soul of Aretha Franklin Score 90 Source Amazon 4. Cline Dion: These Are The Special Times (1998) (12million) 28// Umstze aus dem europischen Musikverkauf (Page 54)", "Les Certifications Officielles: Chronologie Albums", "Music Canada: What is Gold Platinum Certification? On the other news, just now I found out ChristianRock.Net removed their music catalog. Butterflies ( both of these albums are on Sparrow ) went triple Platinum Convention. 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