Top Gospel Music Picks for Easter
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Looking for some great gospel music to help get you in the Easter spirit? Look no further! Here are our top picks for the best Easter gospel tunes.
Easter Songs for the Family
Easter is a time for family, faith, and fun. What better way to celebrate than with some great gospel music? Here are our top picks for the best Easter songs for the whole family.
“He Lives” by Selah
This powerful gospel song by Selah is perfect for Easter Sunday worship. The lyrics proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope that we have because He lives.
“Victory Chant” by Deitrick Haddon
This soulful, celebratory anthem is perfect for Easter Sunday worship. The stirring chords and powerful vocals will fill your heart with hope and joy, proclaiming the triumph of the resurrection.
“Because He Lives” by Matt Maher
“Because He Lives” is a song by Matt Maher. It was released on February 7, 2012, as the lead single from his album All the People Said Amen. The song peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Songs chart in May 2012.
The song was written by Maher and Ed Cash. Maher said that the song was inspired by the death of his father-in-law, who died suddenly while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico. Maher said that he wrote the song as a reminder to himself and to his family that “because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.”
“Because He Lives” is a ballad with a length of four minutes and seventeen seconds. The song is set in common time with a moderate tempo of sixty-eight beats per minute and is written in the key of E♭ major. Maher’s vocals span from B♭3 to B♭5. The song has received positive reviews from critics.
Easter Songs for Worship
When it comes to Easter music, there are many wonderful songs to choose from. Whether you’re looking for songs to sing at an Easter Sunday service or just want to listen to some uplifting music, these are our top picks.
“See What a Morning” by Phil Wickham
This powerful worship song by Phil Wickham is perfect for Easter Sunday. The lyrics are based on Matthew 28:5-7, which describes the moment when the women came to the tomb and found that Jesus had risen from the dead. The song is a declaration of hope and triumph, and it will definitely give your congregation a boost of energy on Easter morning.
“Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley
This powerful hymn by Charles Wesley dates back to the 18th century and is one of the most popular Easter songs ever written. It is based on a 15th century poem by Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection of Christ. The lyrics are full of hope and joy, and the melody is both beautiful and uplifting.
“He is Risen” by Lincoln Brewster
Although this song was released in 2009, it has become a modern Easter classic. Lincoln Brewster’s song is based on the biblical account of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The lyrics are simple, yet profound, and the song has a catchy melody that will have everyone singing along.
Easter Songs for Kids
This Easter, make sure your little ones are entertained with some of the best gospel music around. Here are our top picks for Easter songs for kids!
“Easter Parade” by Steve Green
This fun and upbeat song by Steve Green is perfect for getting the kids moving on Easter Sunday! The song is all about celebrating the risen Christ and enjoying all the wonderful things that Easter has to offer, like chocolate bunnies, Easter eggs, and time with family.
“Egg-stra Special Easter” by VeggieTales
This fun little tune by VeggieTales is perfect for Easter! It’s sure to put a smile on your kid’s face and get them excited for all the Easter fun to come.
“Happy Easter” by Cee Lo Green
This Easter song by Cee Lo Green is perfect for kids because of its simple, yet catchy chorus. The lyrics are all about the joy that Easter brings, and how we should celebrate the holiday by being together with our loved ones.