Black Gospel is still the rage these days, although there’s a rising popularity of newer Christian groups that are musically guitar-prominent as opposed to organ-prominent. But for those die-hards of fantastic old-school music, here are some great holiday artists for your consideration!

Vickie Winans would like to say “a million thanks to all of you who have in some way or another helped her to experience the overwhelming success of her first ever holiday CD which was #2 on the Gospel Billboard charts & released on her own record label, “Destiny Joy Records!” You still have time to pick up the holiday CD in stores everywhere! www.vickiewinans.com “Happy Holidays from Vickie Winans”

Yolanda Adams‘ Holiday CD ”What a Wondeful Time” in stores and online! Yolanda Adams is one of the most popular contemporary gospel music artists. Along with Kirk Franklin, Adams is among the artists who have achieved the greatest critical and commercial success in blending R&B styles and gospel music. Her brand new album entitled “What a Wonderful Time” is a set Jazz and R&B oriented Christmas songs. Some of the producers include: Michael J. Powell (Anita Baker), Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary), and Gordon Chambers. For more information log onto: http://www.yolandaadams.org/

Martha Munizzi offers a fresh Christmas project, “When He Came”. Munizzi’s smooth, fresh voice with a soulful and reverent flair is just the right combination to put you in the Holiday spirit. This award winning studio project contains a diverse collection of traditional favorites as well as brand new songs that are sure to enhance your Holiday collection. A funky rendition of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and the original song, “White Christmas”, penned by Munizzi and fellow praise and worship artist Israel Houghton of Israel & New Breed, are two standouts. Rousing remakes of “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem” are made extra special. The gospel-flavored His Name Shall Be Called will certainly find you clapping your hands and rejoicing. Munizzi also provides a medley of two popular Christmas songs, “Silent Night” and “Away In A Manger,” one of the most stirring on the ten-track CD, which includes her on background vocals. Other great cuts include the beautiful title tune, “When He Came”, the urban-tinged “Peace On Earth” and “My Only Wish.” Produced by Aaron Pearce and Aaron Lindsey, this CD is a winner! Visit: www.marthamunizzi.com

Other great familiar Black Gospel artistis & recordings include:

Kirk Franklin and the Family Christmas ~ Kirk Franklin

A Timeless Christmas ~ Israel Houghton

First Christmas ~ CeCe Winans

Hello Christmas ~ Donald Lawrence

A Mary Mary Christmas ~ Mary Mary

A Special Christmas Gift ~ New Life Community Choir

We hope you enjoy these music selections, and remember! ::

Jesus our Savior, is the Reason for the Season!

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
Luke 2:7-20 (KJV)