Gospel R&B Playlist \r
Check out these urban-influenced Gospel singers.
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Urban Gospel Music - Lift Every Voice guests like Kirk Franklin and May Mary make music that sounds like typical R&B, but there's no doubt what their message is all about. Let's take a look at some singers who draw on secular music to spread God's word to a new generation and provide an uplifting alternative to mainstream music. We'll even suggest a few of their stand-out songs to add to your Contemporary Urban Gospel playlist.
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BeBe and CeCe Winans - After years of success as solo artists the sibling duo reunited in 2009 to release Still, their first album together in 15 years. The album won a Grammy for Best R&B Gospel Album. Stand-out tracks:1. "Close to You"2. "Addictive Love"3. "I Found Love"(Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)
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Deitrick Haddon - Deitrick Haddon isn't afraid of using unconventional methods, from appearing on Soul Train to working with contemporary R&B producers. It’s no wonder this forward thinker is taking it to another level on his latest release, Church on the Moon. Stand-out tracks:\r\r1. “Love Him Like I Do”\r2. “Show Stopper”\r3. “Sinner’s Prayer”\r(Photo by TELEVISION-IMAGEAWARDS)
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Kelly Price - With three R&B albums already on her resume, this well-established artist decided to release her first gospel album on her own label in 2006. Stand-out tracks:\r\r1. “Healing”\r2. “God’s Gift”\r3. “Just As I Am”\r(Photo by Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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Kierra “Kiki” Sheard - As the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard of the Clark Sisters, “Kiki” pretty much grew up in the Gospel music industry. She reaches the younger generation with a "beat they can associate with." Stand-out tracks:1. “Why Me?”2. “Love Like Crazy”3. “You Don’t Know”(Photo by Aaron Crisler / Retna Ltd.)
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