Praise and Worship
EMI
Praise and Worship is music that is commonly found in contemporary churches of today. Short and easy to sing (and remember) choruses that repeat several times make the style perfect for corporate worship because even people who aren't familiar with a particular song can sing along with ease after hearing one or two repeats of the chorus.
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Southern Gospel
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Southern gospel music today ranges from the traditional four-part harmony quartets to a blend of country and bluegrass.
Essential Southern Gospel Artists
- The Martins
- Gaither Vocal Band
- The Crabb Family
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Urban Gospel
Verity Gospel
Urban Gospel hit the big time via quartets. Most of the early groups were composed of all males, but there were a few female groups. Huge choirs eventually replaced the quartets in popularity and were soon joined by smaller groups, led by strong directors like Kirk Franklin. As younger fans discovered the joys of Urban Gospel, the genre added another facet in the form of the modern R&B sound.
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Top Urban Gospel Albums
WOW Gospel Series
