The Best Gospel Religious Music to Listen to This Year

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Check out our list of the best gospel religious music to listen to this year. From new artists to classic hits, there’s something for everyone.

Introduction

Religious music has been around for centuries, and it continues to be popular today. There are many different styles of religious music, and each one has its own devoted following.

One type of religious music that is particularly popular right now is gospel music. Gospel music is a style of Christian music that is characterized by its upbeat tempo and positive lyrics. It often includes elements of jazz, soul, and R&B, making it a truly unique and catchy genre.

If you’re looking for some great gospel music to listen to this year, look no further! Here are 10 of the best gospel albums that were released in 2019:

The Best Gospel Religious Music to Listen to This Year

There are many different types of gospel religious music to listen to this year. Choosing the best one can be difficult, but it is important to choose music that will help you feel closer to God. This list includes some of the best gospel religious music to listen to this year, including traditional hymns, contemporary Christian music, and more.

Best Overall: Kirk Franklin – “Long Live Love”

Kirk Franklin’s “Long Live Love” is the perfect gospel religious music album to listen to this year. With a mix of upbeat and slower tempo songs, this album has something for everyone. Franklin’s powerful voice is on full display on tracks like ” Strong God” and “Are You Listening,” and the overall message of the album is one of hope and love.

Best Traditional Gospel: James Fortune & FIYA – “Live Through It”

If you were raised on country gospel, then James Fortune & FIYA’s “Live Through It” is the album for you. Fortune’s southern drawl is on full display throughout the record, but it’s his vulnerability that will really capture your attention. On songs like “I Believe” and the title track, he opens up about his personal struggles in a way that will have you reaching for the tissues. But make no mistake, this is still a gospel album, and one that will have you clapping and singing along from beginning to end.

Best Contemporary Gospel: Tasha Cobbs – “Break Every Chain”

Since its release in 2013, this song has been a mainstay on the gospel charts and is still widely played on contemporary gospel radio stations. Cobbs’s powerful vocals are perfect for this anthemic track that encourages listeners to give their burdens to God and trust that He will set them free.

Best Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel: Lecrae – “All I Need is You”

All I Need is You is the sixth studio album by American Christian hip hop artist Lecrae, released on July 1, 2014. The album was produced by T-Minus, Sylvester Onyejiaka, and Street Symphony. Lecrae discussed the album’s theme and title on his website, writing that “if you unpack the deepest longings of your heart, you’ll find that what you really need is not what you think you need. Merchandise, membership to exclusive clubs, relationships… none of it will ever satisfy. Only Jesus can fill that God-shaped vacuum in your soul.”

The album debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, becoming his second chart-topper following Anomaly (2014). As of October 2015, the album has sold 194,000 copies in the United States.

“All I Need is You” was nominated for Best Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Song at the 35th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Best Worship: Kari Jobe – “Forever”

This live worship album from Kari Jobe features 11 songs, all of which she co-wrote. Of the project, Jobe says, “My hope and prayer for this album is that people will encounter Jesus. That through these songs, they would be reminded of His never-ending, unconditional love for us.”

The tracks feature a full sound with a full band, biblical lyrics, and a focus on Jesus Christ. Jobe’s powerful and emotive voice carries the listener through each song as she leads worship with confidence and joy.

Songs like “Forever” and “Revelation Song” have become Top 40 radio hits, while other tracks like “Healer” and “Let the Heavens Open” offer more personal moments of worship. No matter what type of mood you’re in, there is a song on this album that will speak to you and help you remember who God is and what He has done for us.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these are some of the best gospel religious music to listen to this year. You can enjoy them anytime and anywhere you want. There is no doubt that these songs will inspire and uplift your soul.

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