India.Arie's Gospel Contemporaries

Take a peek at artists who share India.Arie's conviction.

India.Arie - Singer songwriter India.Arie's earthy and folk-inspired songs have endeared the singer to her legions of fans. Writing hit songs like "Video" and "I Am Not My Hair" has showed Arie's musical versatility through five studio albums. She and singer-songwriter Mann continue to redefine themselves as trailblazers in their genres.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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India.Arie - India.Arie's neo-soul sound and afrocentric style made music pay attention and listen closely. Going against the grain with a sweet voice that meshes well with anything describes Miss Arie to a T! Here are a few gospel artists whose sound has the same effect. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Musically Diverse Diva - Bullock's unique sound is a fusion of jazz and neo-soul rhythms that infuse a freshness to her faith-based inspirational music. These sounds, plus a little country and reggae, can be heard on So in Love, her sophomore CD due in stores July 10, 2012.(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Amber Bullock - Amber Bullock's earthy tone and jazz riffs are reminiscent of Donny Hathaway (who happens to be one of India.Arie's favorite artists). Her natural beauty radiates and her range stuns in the same way that Miss Arie's does too! (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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In the Spotlight - Before she knew it, Reedy was in the Top 20 on Sunday Best, performing for judges like Mary Mary and Bebe Winans. Her soul-churning voice caught the attention of judges and audiences alike. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Jessica Reedy - Known for her silent power and passion, Jessica Reedy both soothes and encourages with her vocals, much in the same way India.Arie can. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Anita Wilson - Anita Wilson's vocal approach is very similar to that of India.Arie. Like Arie, the gospel vocalist fully utilizes her low register in a way that causes your heart to stir.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)

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Anita Wilson - Anita Wilson's vocal approach is very similar to that of India.Arie. Like Arie, the gospel vocalist fully utilizes her low register in a way that causes your heart to stir.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)

Jason Nelson - "Shifting the Atomphere" singer Jason Nelson gets his guitar's acoustic right in rehearsal. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Jason Nelson - What do Jason Nelson and India.Arie have in common? Both of their voices hold a weight and tone that moves your spirit!(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Micah Stampley - Like Arie, Micah Stampley offers a sincerity and conviction in his vocal performance unlike other contemporary artists today!  Don't miss India.Arie's performance on the Celebration of Gospel stage. April 6 at 8P/7C.(Photo: Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images)

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Micah Stampley - Like Arie, Micah Stampley offers a sincerity and conviction in his vocal performance unlike other contemporary artists today! Don't miss India.Arie's performance on the Celebration of Gospel stage. April 6 at 8P/7C.(Photo: Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images)