Hello, my lovely readers! How are you doing? Guys today I have come up with another beautiful topic named Christian Singers. Do you also adore them? Well, we all must admire them. Let’s put some light on why Christian singers are that important. Music can connect with our soul and build that emotional connection with ease. However, the songs that Christian singers sing are songs of celebration. Hence, these songs can lead us to dance.
Furthermore, there is no denying that hymns and other Christian songs are a complete package of richness and theological text. It’s not at all easy to sing like Christian singers. Because to sound like Christian singers we need more passion and more patience. However, Christian singing uses both parts of the brain, why am I telling you this? It is because through this Christian singers around the world educate us and teach us about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Last but not least, you will see Christian singers mentioning this, singing allows them to express their immense love for the almighty which they do with all their heart, soul, mind, and body. I find this extremely beautiful.
Alright, now how about diving straight into the list of these famous Christian singers of all time? Am sure after reading this small piece of article on Christian singers, you will get to know a lot about them. Let’s begin.
1- Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson had a net worth of $24 million when he died in 1972. However, the list of her popular hits includes,
- I believe
- How I got over
- Take my hand, precious lord,
- The trouble of the world
Who doesn’t know her, the seven-time Grammy-winning gospel singer who was a political activist as well? She was known by the name Queen of the gospel. She had magical musical powers that could make you go crazy for her time. Unfortunately, she died of a heart attack at 60.
However, throughout her musical career, she recorded around 30 albums, and each one of them sold around one million copies. She was not a blessed child when she was born. Why? because being born into brutal poverty is no less than any nightmare. Later on, after facing all the hardships she finally joined the church and began to earn a living with her voice. In the aftermath, today we remember her as the best Christian singer of all time.
2- Shirley Caesar
Shirley Caesar has a net worth of $16 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Jesus, I love calling your name
- Don’t Drive Your Mama Away
- He’ll Do It Again
- Hold My Mule
- I Remember Mama
Her aura was different, everyone gets crazy when she is around holding Mike and singing. Her voice was so damn powerful. Do you know that Caesar was the first female to perform at Harvard University as a gospel artist? Later, she goes viral and hence garnered huge fame and popularity. People also admired her for being humanitarian.
In addition to this, she shared a very special bond with her mother and family, hence to support them enough for their bread and butter she began singing at local churches. However, after finally starting her career as a gospel singer her personality emerged as a beautiful singer, who knew well how to play with expressions and make shows creative enough.
3- Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley has a net worth of $5 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Can’t help falling in love
- Suspicious minds
- If I can dream
- Burning Love
- Always on my mind
Apart from being a phenomenal gospel singer, he was also the king of rock and roll. Furthermore, this Christian singer is a three-time Grammy award winner for his gospel songs. He followed his religion to its best and acknowledged and worshipped the almighty in his best possible ways. In addition to this, he is an inspiration to many.
In case you wish to know more about him, there is a book available on Amazon named, “Elvis Presley Gospel Singer – An Inspirational Journey” and it was written by Madeleine Wilson, you can check it out.
4- Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin has a net worth of 8.5 million dollars. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Revolution
- I smile
- Love Theory
- Fear is not my future
- Give me
Krik is not just a gospel singer, he is a wonderful choir director, rapper, and songwriter. Ah! A superbly talented person. Would you believe that he has won 19 Grammy awards yet? Insane! However, he developed his interest in music at a very early age. Later he also became a pianist for the choir. Following 1998, Franklin made a guest appearance on the hit television sitcom Sister, Sister.
5- Andraé Crouch
Andraé Crouch has a net worth of $3 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Through it all
- My tribute
- I don’t know why
- Soon and very soon
Crouch’s dad had a church in California and it was very beautiful. Andrae formed a musical group there and he began to direct the choirs. Unfortunately, he passed on at 72 years old. In addition to this, he was also a songwriter and it’s surprising to believe that he was just 14 when he wrote his first gospel song. Apart from this, Crouch was the third gospel performer to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.
6- Gary Davis
Gary Davis has a net worth of $3.5 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Buck dance
- Soldier’s march
- Baby, what you going to do
- I am the light of this world
To begin with, 1966 was the peak time of his musical career as a Christian singer and he was at his height of fame. However, He was highly appreciated for his contribution to the pop and rock music of the 60s. Furthermore, he was also known by the name ‘Blind Gary Davis. He was great at playing musical instruments such as Guitar, Banjo, and vocals. In 1972, he died of a heart attack.
7- Bebe Winans
Bebe Winans has a net worth of $4.5 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- I found love
- Lost without you
- You
- It’s o.k.
- Up where we belong
The musical genres that Winans followed were Gospel and R&B. His actual name is Benjamin Winans. He belonged to a large family. His sister and brothers are also beautiful gospel singers like him. Furthermore, he won his Grammy award for best soul gospel performance. In addition to this, he was a songwriter as well. His writings were inspired by poetry. All of his songs come from his heart and hence it reaches the hearts of the audience as well.
8- Thomas A. Dorsey
Thomas A. Dorsey has a net worth of $5 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Precious lord, take my hand
- If you see my savior
- It’s a highway to heaven
- Old ship of Zion
The musical genres that Thomas follows are gospel and blues. He has done a lot of hard work and research in his spiritual awakening that resulted in creating religious music which was bound to draw applause. He was a successful composer and evangelist as well. However, throughout his life, he followed only two things, music, and religion at their best.
9- Sallie Martin
Sallie Martin has a net worth of $5 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- I’ll make it somehow
- Jesus, I love you
- It’s’ a long, long way
- I’ll tell it wherever I go
Martin was referred to as the “mother of the gospel”. She was born in Georgia and died in Chicago. Well, she was in her early twenties when she first began singing at church. Later on, she worked with the choir which was directed by Dorsey. However, following 1930, she served as Dorsey’s Bookkeeper and song Demonstrator, singing and selling Dorsey’s work in churches and conventions.
10- Mary Mary
Mary Mary has a net worth of $10 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes,
- Shackles
- Can’t give up now
- God in me
- Go get it
- Yesterday
Mary Mary, they are the gospel sisters also they are not the real sisters, nevertheless known for their soulful voices. Their actual names are Erica Campbell and Trecina Atkins-Campbell. When they started their musical career, they first performed for numerous movie soundtracks and it worked out well for them. In the aftermath, They garnered huge popularity.
Mary Mary, a true paragon of how gospel music should look. They have maintained the originality of gospel music even so far. As a result, they have won numerous accolades. They won 4 Grammy awards and were nominated for american music awards, BET Awards, Image Awards, and many more.
11- Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Adams has a net worth of $5 million. However, the list of popular singles of the singer includes,
- I’m gonna be ready
- The battle is the lord’s
- Open my heart
- Be blessed
- I believe
She is a wonderful woman who is known for her strong persona. Well, She was blessed enough to be born into a family where everyone was into the gospel music world. Her family taught her music and how one should perceive life. Yolanda learned different styles of music which helped her in setting up a commendable presence in the church. There is no denying the fact that she has touched audiences heart’s worldwide with her soulful voice.
12- James Cleveland
James Cleveland has a net worth of $6 million. However, their list of popular singles of the singer includes
- God is
- God has smiled on me
- Peace be still
- Where is your faith,
To begin with, the list of musical genres James followed, are gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, and soul music. Everyone around the globe knows him as a king of the gospel. In his musical career, he won 4 Grammy awards for his gospel singing. However, in 1950, he joined a musical group named Gospelaires, but soon it disbanded. Nevertheless, just after this he came up with his song named “Peace Be Still”, and it brought him huge popularity and good luck.
13- Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke has a net worth of $2 million. However, the list of popular singles the singer includes
- A change is gonna come
- Another Saturday night
- Bring it on home to me
- Cupid
Let me tell you guys, that Sam Cooke was the most important soul singer in history. Yes! He was the inventor of soul music.
This African American singer Sam Cooke was the most popular and beloved performer in both the black and white communities during his time. Isn’t that a matter of pride? Surely it is.
14- Donnie McClurkin
Donnie McClurkin has a net worth of $5 million. However, the list of popular singles of the singer includes
- Great is your mercy
- We fall down
- Stand
- Speak to my heart
- Holy, holy, holy
This black American gospel singer and award-winning artist is known for his amazing singing skills. There is no doubt in saying that he has inspired millions of people through his gospel music with ease.
His songs have enough potential to make you feel motivated and to get rid of whatever stress you might be experiencing. As he was homosexual, he himself went through a lot of crises and depression because of it. But it’s a saying, music can heal you from within. Following this, he released numerous inspiring songs. Today, we know him as one of the most successful Christian singers.
15- Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin has a net worth of $80 million. However, the list of popular singles of the singer includes
- A natural woman
- Ain’t no way
- Chain of fools
- Respect
- Think
This pretty woman started her musical career as a singer who performs at church in This pretty woman when she turned 18, she started working hard as a recording artist. Later she established her image as that of the queen of soul. Let me tell you she has won 18 Grammy awards and not just it, her 112 singles are also on the Billboard charts.
In addition to this, Aretha has sold over 75 million records worldwide, insane! Apart from this she supported women of her age and promoted women’s rights, she even fought for them.
She was the one who gave her sweat for american music and culture not just for a single decade, but for 5 decades. Indeed, bound to draw applause. Also, you must know about the best Black Opera Singers ever.
