Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer who was dubbed the "Queen of Gospel Music" due to her powerful voice and influence in the genre.

Edwin Hawkins was an American gospel singer, musician, and choir director who rose to fame with his 1969 recording of "Oh, Happy Day".

Thomas A. Dorsey was an American gospel musician, songwriter, and arranger who is credited with creating the genre of modern gospel music.

Al Green is an American gospel and soul singer who gained popularity in the 1970s with hits like "I'll Fly Away" and "Let's Stay Together".

Mattie Moss Clark was an American gospel singer and the founder of The Clark Sisters, a renowned gospel group known for their powerful vocals and harmonies.

Kirk Franklin is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and producer known for his energetic performances and hits like "Stomp" and "Rain on Us".

James Cleveland was an American gospel singer, pianist, and choir director who was known as the "King of Gospel Music" due to his powerful voice and influence in the genre.

Aretha Franklin was an American gospel and soul singer who gained popularity in the 1960s with hits like "Respect" and "Amazing Grace".

Fred Hammond is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and producer who founded the gospel group Commissioned in the 1980s.

Marvin Sapp is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who gained popularity in the 1990s with hits like "I Need You Now" and "Never Would Have Made It".

Shirley Caesar is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who is known as the "First Lady of Gospel Music" due to her powerful vocals and influence in the genre.

Donnie McClurkin is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who gained popularity in the 1990s with hits like "Praise the Lord" and "Stand".

Marvin Winans is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and producer who founded the gospel group The Winans in the 1980s.

Donnie McClurkin is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who gained popularity in the 1990s with hits like "I Believe" and "Stand".

CeCe Winans is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress who is known as the "Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music" due to her powerful vocals and influence in the genre.