Gospel songs are nothing short of a religious experience, leaving us full of inspiration, appreciation and love. They allow artists -- sometimes backed by gospel choirs --- to express their love for God through one of the most powerful and moving art forms -- song. Check out AOL Radio's 10 Best Gospel Songs below as voted by you, the AOL Radio listeners! Leave a comment and tell us what you think.
Ron Winans has a lot of help in this song, accompanied by the soulful voice of award-winning singer Donnie McClurkin. In the song 'Stand,' Winans sings about "allowing the Lord see you through." The underlying message of the song is to learn how to hold your head high in times of hardship and to remember God will help you along the way. 'Stand' won a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance in 1989.
God's Property, which has been collaborating with powerhouse Kirk Franklin for over a decade now, sings about how "there is a friend in Jesus." This powerful ballad is about going with God and knowing that life has a way of working itself out, no matter how much strife you encounter.
In this song, Fred Hammond sings about how the evils in the world cannot bring him down, because God will always be there as his guiding light. Hammond sings, "No weapon formed against me shall prosper, it won't work," in this uplifting and influential track.
Backed by a choir of strong voices, Maurette Brown Clark praises the perseverance bestowed upon her by God because "It ain't over until God says it's over."
This robust song contains many musical elements such as horns, keys and guitar as well as the powerful vocals by the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir singing "Faithful, faithful, faithful is our God."
This contemporary gospel song by the two-time Grammy award-winning duo has modern hip-hop/R&B elements to it with heavy bass, synth beats, and edgier lyrics -- making it sound as though the tune could be a forerunner in the Top 40.
Marvin Sapp's inspirational song is about having persistence and hope through life because God will keep you grounded through the tumultuous times. The success of this song (and AOL Radio's No. 1 gospel song) put Sapp on a slew of other genre charts, including R&B/hip-hop and the mainstream Hot 100.
5. "It's Over Now" is such a lovely song, I may be white as a ghost, but nothing makes me happier than good old southern gospel. I love black gospel, because they are tenatious people, who have never lost their faith they have just blows my mind. I pray I can always have this wonderful & blessed faith that I do. Today, the Lord is helping me quit smoking, & I have no doubt He will NEVER let me down. God bless Kirk Franklin & his crew, now & forever, with all my love & support. Thank you for giving me hope! In Jesus name, Amen
6. I know Marvin Sapp and Kirk Franklin and i know the song never would of made it and you forgot Chevelle Franklin a very nice woman singing good songs
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Posted at 9:46AM on Mar 25th 2010 by ann