The Top 10 Black Gospel Music Videos on YouTube in 2014
Contents
- Introduction
- “Take Me to the King” by Tamela Mann
- “I Can Only Imagine” by Tamela Mann
- “Break Every Chain” by Tasha Cobbs
- “Help” by Erica Campbell
- “I Need You” by Mali Music
- “Hold My Mule” by Shirley Caesar
- “Praise Break” by Tasha Cobbs
- “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” by Al Green
- “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” by Andraé Crouch
The Top 10 Black Gospel Music Videos on YouTube in 2014 were anointed, soul-stirring, and powerful. From Tasha Cobbs’ “Break Every Chain” to Ricky Dillard’s “Amazing”, these videos lifted our spirits and inspired us to worship.
Introduction
It was a banner year for Gospel music in 2014. From Tamela Mann’s chart-topping take on Kirk Franklin’s “Take Me to the King” to Erica Campbell’s Soul Train Award-winning video for “I Luh God,” religious music videos dominated YouTube, receiving millions of views and becoming some of the most shared clips on the site. Here are the top 10 most popular black Gospel music videos on YouTube, as determined by view count.
“Take Me to the King” by Tamela Mann
This emotionally powerful ballad by Tamela Mann topped the Gospel music charts in 2014 and the music video has been viewed over 15 million times on YouTube. In the video, Tamela Mann delivers an incredibly moving performance of the song in front of a live audience.
“I Can Only Imagine” by Tamela Mann
The song “I Can Only Imagine” by Tamela Mann is a touching story of a woman’s love for her husband who is battling cancer. The video features footage of the couple’s wedding day as well as scenes from their life together. The video was uploaded to YouTube in 2014 and has been viewed over 2 million times.
“Break Every Chain” by Tasha Cobbs
“Break Every Chain” by Tasha Cobbs was the top black gospel music video on YouTube in 2014. The song was released in 2013 as the lead single from Cobbs’ album Grace, and the accompanying music video was uploaded to YouTube in February of 2014.
The video features Cobbs singing the song in a church setting, with a choir backing her up. The lyrics of the song are about overcoming obstacles and chains that hold us back, and the video is interspersed with footage of people doing just that – overcoming hardships in their lives.
This touching and inspirational video resonated with viewers, earning over 2 million views in its first year on YouTube. It is clear that Black Gospel music is still going strong, and Tasha Cobbs is leading the charge with her powerful voice and message.
“Help” by Erica Campbell
As far as black gospel music videos go, Erica Campbell’s “Help” is one of the most popular on YouTube. In the video, Campbell delivers an emotionally charged performance of the song, which is taken from her album, “Help.” The video has amassed over 3 million views since it was uploaded in 2014.
“I Need You” by Mali Music
Mali Music’s “I Need You” was one of the top black gospel music videos on YouTube in 2014. The touching video featured the singer-songwriter performing the song in front of a live audience. The video garnered over 1 million views and was praised by fans for its honesty and emotion.
“Hold My Mule” by Shirley Caesar
In at number 10 is Shirley Caesar’s “Hold My Mule.” Released in September 2014, the song is a foot-stomping, hand-clapping good time that will make you want to get up and move. The dynamic music video features cameos from some of gospel music’s biggest stars, including Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs, and../../../Desktop/Gospel Videos.jpg Hezekiah Walker.
“Praise Break” by Tasha Cobbs
Tasha Cobbs is a gospel singer who released her debut album in February 2014. The album, “If You Want It,” debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. The album’s lead single, “Praise Break,” was also a hit, reaching number one on the Top Gospel Songs chart.
“Put a Little Love in Your Heart” by Al Green
Al Green’s “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” was one of the top gospel music videos on YouTube in 2014. The video features Green singing the song in front of a live audience.
“The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” by Andraé Crouch
“The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” is a song written by Andraé Crouch in 1969. The song was popularized by Crouch’s own recording of it, which he released in 1972 on his album Keep Track. In 2014, the Gospel Music Heritage Month Foundation named the song as one of the “Songs of the Century”.
The lyrics of the song express Crouch’s faith in the power of Jesus Christ’s blood to cleanse sinners and give them eternal life. The music is soulful and upbeat, with a driving piano line and horns punctuating the chorus.
Crouch’s recording of “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Traditional in 1973. It peaked at number two on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart in 1974. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Shirley Caesar, Al Green, Whitney Houston, and Yolanda Adams.
In 2014, You Tube user Mrgrantstore uploaded a live performance of “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” by Andraé Crouch and the Disciples that took place at HoldenVillage in Washington state. The video features Crouch leading a large choir in a spirited rendition of the song. As of March 2020, the video has been viewed over 2.7 million times.