Top Gospel Music of 2002

Looking for the best gospel music of 2002? Look no further than this list of top tunes from the year. From soulful ballads to upbeat anthems, these tracks will lift your spirits and fill your heart with joy.

Introduction

It’s been a big year for Gospel music with several artists releasing critically acclaimed albums. Here are some of the top Gospel albums of 2002.

CeCe Winans – “Throne Room”
The first album in ten years from Gospel music royalty CeCe Winans is a tour de force. A perfect blend of traditional and contemporary Gospel, “Throne Room” is sure to please fans old and new.

Kirk Franklin – “The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin”
Kirk Franklin made his name in the 1990s with a string of hit records that fused Gospel, R&B, and Hip Hop. After a bit of a hiatus, he’s back with a new album that picks up where he left off.

Yolanda Adams – “Mountain High…Valley Low”
Yolanda Adams follows up her smash hit “The Experience” with an equally impressive album. “Mountain High…Valley Low” features Adams’ trademark soulful voice front and center backed by lush production values.

Fred Hammond – “Free to Worship”
The latest release from veteran Gospel singer Fred Hammond is another winner. “Free to Worship” is full of the catchy hooks and grooves that have made Hammond one of the most popular performers in Gospel music.

List of Top Gospel Music of 2002

1. “The Bloody War” – Gospel Gangstaz
2. “Oh Happy Day” – Edwin Hawkins Singers
3. “Trouble in My Way” – I’d Rather Have Jesus – Sister Rosetta Tharpe
4. “I Go to the Rock” – Dottie Peoples
5. “Jesus Is on the Mainline” – Mahalia Jackson
6. “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” – Paul Robeson
7. “This Little Light of Mine” – Blind Boys of Alabama
8. “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” – Mahalia Jackson
9. “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” – Aretha Franklin
10. “Amazing Grace” – Mahalia Jackson

Conclusion

As the gospel music industry looks back over the past year, 2002 was a controversial one. Many groups broke up, some new ones were formed, and positions were shuffled within the hierarchy of the genre. Yet, despite all of this turnover, the best gospel music of 2002 retains the same essential qualities that have always made this genre so special: a deep faith, a commitment to spreading the Gospel message, and above all else, talented singers and musicians who know how to make great music.