Crossover Gospel Artists

These artists have made an impact on the mainstream.

Crossover Gospel Artists - These artists have done much more than just praise. Where Gospel music is concerned, they have taken their message to the mainstream.

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Crossover Gospel Artists - These artists have done much more than just praise. Where Gospel music is concerned, they have taken their message to the mainstream.

Le'Andria Johnson - At the point when Le'Andria Johnson became the winner of BET's Sunday's Best third season she still had one foot in the club and the other in the church house. The 27 year-old Gospel singer has since owned up to this contradiction and reconciled her lifestyle with her inspirational work. (Photo: Lamond Goodloe/PictureGroup)

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Le'Andria Johnson - At the point when Le'Andria Johnson became the winner of BET's Sunday's Best third season she still had one foot in the club and the other in the church house. The 27 year-old Gospel singer has since owned up to this contradiction and reconciled her lifestyle with her inspirational work. (Photo: Lamond Goodloe/PictureGroup)

Lecrae Moore - Since his third solo album Rebel remained on the Billboard Charts for 78 weeks after becoming the first Christian rap album to take the No. 1 position on Billboard's Top Gospel charts, Christian rapper Lecrae may not necessarily be a household name just yet but he's certainly well on his way. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Lecrae Moore - Since his third solo album Rebel remained on the Billboard Charts for 78 weeks after becoming the first Christian rap album to take the No. 1 position on Billboard's Top Gospel charts, Christian rapper Lecrae may not necessarily be a household name just yet but he's certainly well on his way. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Fred Hammond: December 27 - The 54-year-old is a staple in the gospel music community.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Fred Hammond - He's been singing his praise since 1985, and, as one of the six original members of Commissioned, Fred Hammond is a Gospel music legend. He has racked up a number of Dove, Stellar and even Grammy Awards.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

BeBe & CeCe Winans - The brother-sister duo is the most popular of the legendary Gospel-singing Winans family. They have had a string of successful Gospel hits, including "Addictive Love" and "Feels Like Heaven (With You)."(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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BeBe & CeCe Winans - The brother-sister duo is the most popular of the legendary Gospel-singing Winans family. They have had a string of successful Gospel hits, including "Addictive Love" and "Feels Like Heaven (With You)."(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Kirk Franklin - He stomped his way right into the mainstream, introducing God's people to a new type of Gospel music. Franklin's urban contemporary sound put Gospel music into the spotlight and earned it chart positioning among other genres.(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Kirk Franklin - He stomped his way right into the mainstream, introducing God's people to a new type of Gospel music. Franklin's urban contemporary sound put Gospel music into the spotlight and earned it chart positioning among other genres.(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Marvin Sapp - Former Commissioned member Marvin Sapp's "Never Would Have Made It" took him to crossover success. The song reached #82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list, not an easy task for a contemporary Gospel artist. He is the all-time highest charting Gospel artist in Billboard history.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Marvin Sapp - Former Commissioned member Marvin Sapp's "Never Would Have Made It" took him to crossover success. The song reached #82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list, not an easy task for a contemporary Gospel artist. He is the all-time highest charting Gospel artist in Billboard history.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Performer: Yolanda Adams - The gospel star and newest Sunday Best judge will return to Celebration of Gospel in a very special performance.(Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Yolanda Adams - In 2009, Billboard named Yolanda Adams the 1st Gospel artist of the last decade. Adams has sold over 4.5 million albums, hosts her own morning radio show, and is one of Gospel music's most popular artists. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Sounds Of Blackness - By infusing R&B and jazz into their music, Sounds of Blackness hit big with the single "Optimistic."(Photo: Atomic K Records)

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Sounds Of Blackness - By infusing R&B and jazz into their music, Sounds of Blackness hit big with the single "Optimistic."(Photo: Atomic K Records)

Two of a Kind - Although they're not twins, Erica and Tina share a lot in common, including their married names. Erica is married to producer Warryn Campbell and Tina is married to drummer Teddy Campbell (no relation).(Photo by Mark Davis/Fox/PictureGroup)

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Mary Mary - Mary Mary debuted with the hit song "Shackles (Praise You)," and the rest is history. Since then, these two sisters have continued to take Gospel music to the streets, the clubs and more importantly, the charts.(Photo: Mark Davis/Fox/PictureGroup)

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James Fortune - Texas native James Fortune is not only one of Gospel music's greats, he is an amazing songwriter destined for greatness.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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James Fortune - Texas native James Fortune is not only one of Gospel music's greats, he is an amazing songwriter destined for greatness.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Donnie McClurkin - He has won three Grammys and 10 Stellar Awards, and is one of Gospel's most respected artists. Having gone through serious drama in his personal life, McClurkin has put his all into his music.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Donnie McClurkin - He has won three Grammys and 10 Stellar Awards, and is one of Gospel's most respected artists. Having gone through serious drama in his personal life, McClurkin has put his all into his music.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Tonex - Gospel music artist Tonex knows how to work a little bit of rap, R&B, jazz and pop into his music. He cites his influences as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and other pop music artists, proving that he is destined to go beyond the normal Gospel audience. (Photo: Suxxess Records)

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Tonex - Gospel music artist Tonex knows how to work a little bit of rap, R&B, jazz and pop into his music. He cites his influences as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and other pop music artists, proving that he is destined to go beyond the normal Gospel audience. (Photo: Suxxess Records)