Compiled by sales, pre-orders and chart popularity, these are the Urban Gospel albums that were the hottest and best selling for March 2011.
1. 'WOW Gospel 2011'
Verity
The annual double-CD set hits high notes everywhere you turn with hits from greats like Karen Clark Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Donald Lawrence & Company as well as from newer faces like forever Jones and Lecrae.
Top Songs on WOW Gospel 2011:
- "Awesome God" - Fred Hammond (Purchase/Download)
- "There is a King in You" - Donald Lawrence & Company (Purchase/Download)
- "The Best in Me" - Marvin Sapp (Purchase/Download)
- "Rebuild (Remix)" - J Moss (Purchase/Download)
- "I Can't Hold It" - Byron Cage (Purchase/Download)
- "Good" - Tye Tribbett (Purchase/Download)
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2. 'Church On The Moon' - Deitrick Haddon
Verity Gospel
Deitrick Haddon's first new musical project in three years, Church On The Moon more than makes up for the wait with 19 solid full-length tracks. As uplifting as it is full of conviction, this release takes Haddon's passion all the way to the moon! If you are looking for a traditional church choir sound, you won't find it here, but what you will find is a 21st century heart.
Top Songs on Church On The Moon:
- "You Are My Strength" (Purchase/Download)
- "Baby, You're A Star" (Purchase/Download)
- "Forgiven" (Purchase/Download)
3. 'My Songbook' - VaShawn Mitchell
Tyscot Records
You know that traditional church choir sound that I said Deitrick Haddon didn't have on Church On The Moon? VaShawn Mitchell has enough of it for him, Deitrick and the rest of us! My Songbook features 14 songs that VaShawn wrote for other artists in his early days and he and his friends take it all the way to the altar!
Top Songs on My Songbook:
- "Where The Praises Are" - VaShawn Mitchell (Purchase/Download)
- "Promises" - VaShawn Mitchell & Friends (Purchase/Download)
- "Silent Tears" - Bishop Larry Trotter & Sweet Holy Spirit (Purchase/Download)
4. 'The Legacy Project' - John P. Kee
Verity Records
The Legacy Project takes 12 old-time gospel quartet songs and matches them up some of todays biggest names in Urban Gospel for his first solo release in seven years. The result is old-school church music with sounds that practically scream "Now!"
Top Songs on The Legacy Project:
- "Holy Hands" (Purchase/Download)
- "Breakthrough" - John P. Kee featuring Joe Ligon (Purchase/Download)
- "I'll Serve Him" - John P. Kee featuring Joe Ligon (Purchase/Download)
5. 'Then Sings My Soul' - Mississippi Mass Choir
Malaco Records
Another old-fashioned, tradional gospel winner, Then Sings My Soul helps show exactly why the Mississippi Mass Choir was once invited to sing for Pope John Paul II. This two-disc set was recorded in June, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi and listeners will be practically transported to the church as they listen.
Top Songs on Then Sings My Soul:
- "I Will Survive" (Purchase/Download)
- "Don't Stop Praying" (Purchase/Download)
- "God Gets The Glory" (Purchase/Download)
