American Gospel Across the Pond

See what gospel artists have made a name across the pond.

Over There - In episode 2 of The Sheards, Kierra Sheard and her crew go to London to perform and take her gospel music and message to an international audience. Gospel artists in the states have made London a second home for some time and some of the most celebrated American gospel was created in the U.K. Check out some of these classic albums. (Photo: Richard Newstead / Getty Images)

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Over There - In episode 2 of The Sheards, Kierra Sheard and her crew go to London to perform and take her gospel music and message to an international audience. Gospel artists in the states have made London a second home for some time and some of the most celebrated American gospel was created in the U.K. Check out some of these classic albums. (Photo: Richard Newstead / Getty Images)

Andrae Crouch – Live in London - This classic '70s album from legendary singer and songwriter Andrae Crouch featuring The Disciples brought us some of the most memorable songs in gospel music and church history. The hits "My Tribute (To God Be The Glory)," "Take a Little Time, "This Is Another Day" and "Hallelujah" were all recorded on Live in London. (Photo: Light Records)

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Andrae Crouch – Live in London - This classic '70s album from legendary singer and songwriter Andrae Crouch featuring The Disciples brought us some of the most memorable songs in gospel music and church history. The hits "My Tribute (To God Be The Glory)," "Take a Little Time, "This Is Another Day" and "Hallelujah" were all recorded on Live in London. (Photo: Light Records)

Rev. Timothy Wright – Live From London - Rev. Timothy Wright took his classic choir sound to London to record with The London Fellowship Choir. Live From London brought the hits "Leaning on Everlasting Arms" and "I'm in Love With Jesus Christ" upon its 1995 release. (Photo: Savoy Records)

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Rev. Timothy Wright – Live From London - Rev. Timothy Wright took his classic choir sound to London to record with The London Fellowship Choir. Live From London brought the hits "Leaning on Everlasting Arms" and "I'm in Love With Jesus Christ" upon its 1995 release. (Photo: Savoy Records)

Hezekiah Walker – Live in London at Wembley - London apparently didn't get enough of the American choir sound as Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir released Live in London at Wembley in 1997. This record was full of hits, including the ever popular "Jesus Is My Help," "We've Got the Victory," "Hold Out," "Try Christ," "It Shall Come to Pass," and "I Can Make It/Get on Up." (Photo: Verity Records)

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Hezekiah Walker – Live in London at Wembley - London apparently didn't get enough of the American choir sound as Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir released Live in London at Wembley in 1997. This record was full of hits, including the ever popular "Jesus Is My Help," "We've Got the Victory," "Hold Out," "Try Christ," "It Shall Come to Pass," and "I Can Make It/Get on Up." (Photo: Verity Records)

Donnie McClurkin – Live in London and More... - Already a popular gospel singer and songwriter, it was Donnie McClurkin's London recorded breakthrough 2000 CD Live in London and More... that pushed him to his elite status as one of gospel's biggest names. The CD included the popular "That's What I Believe," "Who Would've Thought," "Carribbean Medley," "Great Is Your Mercy" and the mega hit "We Fall Down." (Photo: Verity Records)

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Donnie McClurkin – Live in London and More... - Already a popular gospel singer and songwriter, it was Donnie McClurkin's London recorded breakthrough 2000 CD Live in London and More... that pushed him to his elite status as one of gospel's biggest names. The CD included the popular "That's What I Believe," "Who Would've Thought," "Carribbean Medley," "Great Is Your Mercy" and the mega hit "We Fall Down." (Photo: Verity Records)

Israel Houghton – Love God. Love People. The London Sessions - In 2010, praise and worship mega star Israel Houghton released the critically acclaimed Love God. Love People. The London Sessions, which included "You Hold My World" and "Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)." (Photo: Integrity Media/Columbia Records)

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Israel Houghton – Love God. Love People. The London Sessions - In 2010, praise and worship mega star Israel Houghton released the critically acclaimed Love God. Love People. The London Sessions, which included "You Hold My World" and "Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)." (Photo: Integrity Media/Columbia Records)