Pop gospel crooner BeBe Winans took a departure from his signature musical stylings this past year to pay patriotic tribute to his country and it's music.
Almost 30 years after the release of his first album with Commissioned, singer, songwriter and producer Fred Hammond is still churning out gospel hits that resonate with mainstream listeners.
The Commissioned alum, pastor and psalmist took the world by storm in 2007 with his mega-hit "Never Would Have Made It" and has continued his rise ever since.
After taking gospel music by storm, sisters Erica and Tina Campbell took over television with their self-titled reality show. But don't forget what you know these sisters for: the music. Their latest release, "Go Get It," has brought them back to the top of the charts.
Music legend Whitney Houston teamed up with pop starlet Jordin Sparks for the 2012 version of Sparkle, where both singers were able to go back to their gospel roots on the film's soundtrack.