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
12. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE SONG THAT THE OLDER LADY KEEPS SAYING JESUS,JESUS, JESUS IN WHILE THEIR IS A NARITIVE IN THE BACKGROUND SPEAKING ABOUT THE SUPERDOME TRAGEY OF ALL THE PEOPLE STUCK IN SIDE DURING KATRINA
16. NEVER WOULD HAVE IT,GOD IN ME,IT AINT OVER,STAND,ALL I NEED IS A TOUCH FROM YOU,PRAISE HIM IN ADVANCED,I AM THE ONE byKIRK CARR. THESE ARE ONLY A FEW,BUT GOD KNOWS ALL . JESUS ,JESUS, ALL I WANT TO DO IS CALL YOUR NAME AND PRAISE YOU...ETC....."PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME JESUS"
17. Back when a child on the old records my Aunt and I used to lesson groups of singers originally from old church choirs these type recordings have been hard to find pertaining to old Mississippi Church back wood singers.There are many fine color groups but it seems what happened to the others of fine Gospel music of the others. Rev.Eddie
Posted at 2:56PM on Aug 22nd 2010 by Rev.Eddie R Albertson
18. the best song is The storm is Over now by Kirk Franklin
19. These gospel songs r so powerful I wanted to share with my friends & family right away. I told my friend that "My life is in his hands" and told her if she ever needed a friend, she has a friend in Jesus! Aleluya!
20. my favorite is yolanda adams this battle is not yours.
Marvin Sapp is awesome never could have made it.Made me look over my life how God have watch over me all my life. Giving God the glory and Praises I love the Lord.
24. Marvin Sapp - Never Could Have Made It. Richard Smallwood - I'll trust you. Richard Smallwood - Center of My Joy. Shekinah Glory - Praise is What I Do. Rev Paul Jones - I Won't Complain.
27. i can't get the aol gospel radio why please help meand i thank you my phone is 407 443 5500. i love hearing my Gospel music please help me . i don't understand why i can't here it . thomasina neal
29. I LOVE GOSPEL MUSIC IT MINISTERS TO MY SOUL, SOMETIMES WHEN I CANT SIT AND READ I'LL USE THE GOSPEL MUSIC TO MINISTER TO ME IT HELPS ME TO REMEMBER THE WORD OF GOD WRITTEN ON THE TABLETS OF MY HEART. AND I STILL GIVE GOD THE PRAISE AND GLORY. IT'S PART OF THE GOSPEL IT'S A WAY TO REVERENCE OUR GOD JESUS CHRIST.
33. IT 2:54am an I can not sleep I have my BIBLE in my hand reading an listening to these songs. I was at the verge of giving up on my life but after sitting hear reading an listening to the top ten gospel songs has realy help me get over this feeling that I was having. I think about my 10yrold son having lost his father 7yrs ago an his mother wanting to give up on life these songs have realy helped me tonight to over come an pick my head up an start to smile again thanks for these songs.I think that I can contuie because dose not want me to think or feel this way thanks again an amen.
Posted at 9:16PM on Oct 17th 2010 by altheal richardson
34. Thanks for these songs I realy feel like I can make it I have been through some rough times with losen my husband 7yrs ago I needed all these songs I love them all. Thanks Amen
Posted at 3:16AM on Oct 6th 2010 by altheal richardson
35. gospel music has always been rooted in me,oh yeah,i strayed,but there is nothing more powerful than the Word. Stay-tuned ,I've a story of how good he's been to me,
36. My favor Gospel song is,"Resting on his Promise."
Posted at 11:05PM on Nov 16th 2010 by Sonya Huggins
37. Jesus is lord of lords & king of kings and he saved me .Since i came to Christ i never regreted one day with him he is so good to me so praise his holy name. The best song is tell it to jesus! because he is the only one could do something in our lives.Have a blessed life.
38. I thank GOD for all he has done for me ,i made it through the drugs ,and the streets.he's my salvation,my comforter,my provider,healer,my father.the lord said to me,"Fear not for i am with you."
1. happy
Posted at 9:46AM on Mar 25th 2010 by ann