I have spent many hours searching for new worship songs and artists that I have not heard before. There a lot of really good worship songs from popular Christian artists like Hillsong United, Chris Tomlin, Tim Hughes, Israel Houghton, etc...These are a lot of great artists with some real awesome anointed songs however there are a lot of great artists out there.
I am part of a church with a few great songwriters that have songs that are very powerful and should probably be sung in Churches around the globe. This has led me to believe that there are plenty of amazing Spirit-filled songwriters that may not ever have been heard by many in the Kingdom. Odds are if you have come across this blog you are searching for great artists as well and may have heard of a lot of these artists. Perhaps, you have artists that I did not mention that are worthy to be mentioned. Please reply with others as I am always searching for great artists and songs to incorporate as a part of worship at the Church I attend. Here is my list:
Justin Rizzo
The International House of Prayer in Kansas City is doing amazing things in the Anointing of God. They are champions of prayer and worship. One of their most gifted worship leaders is this man named Justin Rizzo. Much of his lyrics are straight out of the Word of God, hence it is very anointed. He also interjects personal revelations given from God. The songs are personal, yet God focused. His album Found Faithful is a must have for any spirit filled believer. His songs are more rich than a lot of sermons I have heard. The song Tree is based out of Psalm 1 and plays great as part of any worship service. The epic song Glory Will Cover the Earth is my favorite song on the CD. Who uses lines like "And the increase of His government shall know no end," in a song. The title track, Found Faithful, is also great and ministers well.
Top Songs:
Glory Will Cover the Earth
Tree
Found Faithful
Gift of God
Misty Edwards
Misty Edwards is another powerful worship leader out of the International House of Prayer. Her album, Relentless, is full of captivating worship songs. This tiny girl sings with so much passion and love for Jesus you can feel the power in her spirit. I listened to her album, Relentless for almost two months straight. Upon my first listens the songs "You won't relent," and "People Get Ready" messed me up in a good way. They are amazing. When you get this album listen to those two first. As time goes on I enjoy every song. Misty's songs are so amazing and anointed because she spends hours a day with Jesus in the secret place. This devotion to our Savior comes through clearly in her worship.
Top songs:
People Get Ready
You won't Relent
Garden
Finally I surrender
Jason Upton
I have never felt the presence of God as much as I have when I saw Jason Upton in concert. This man has such a Father-son relationship with Yahweh. It's incredible. It comes out in his teachings and songs. Jason Upton is such an awesome brother in the Lord. One can tell that he has had some amazing revelations about God and His Word. That being said, Upton is a different case. There is not a specific album that stands out of his. He has great songs onall of his albums. I would say "Beautiful People and "Faith" are his best CD's for the most part. Basically, I recommend buying those two CD's. I 500% say that if he comes to your town you HAVE to go see him in person. He is such a blessing. Definetely get the songs below.
Best Songs:
Dying Star
Fly
Come up here
Dear John
Never alone Martin
Sons and Daughters
Freedom Reigns
Christ For the Nations
This is a humungous school full of talented musicians. Their worship albums consists of full orchestra, great arrangements and anointed worship leaders. There are some AMAZING songs that they have. I have only heard their two CD's Great Exchange and Perfect Love. These are good CD's. There are a few songs in particular that stand out. "Song of Ezekiel" is such a powerful song that plays out well listening to and playing at your church. One of my favorite songs right now is off of their "Perfect Love" album called "Blessed Is the One." That song is powerful.
Best Songs:
Song of Ezekiel
Blessed is the One
Glory to the King
You Deserve it all
Steve Holbrook
I can almost guarantee that you have not heard of Steve Holbrook. I have a feeling a lot of you have heard of Bill Johnson. Bill Johnson is a father to many powerful leaders in the body of Christ and if you are looking for the best teachings the Holy Spirit is giving to the Church today, listen to his podcasts. His church is doing amazing things.
Steve Holbrook is a worship leader at Bethel Church. His CD, Because of You, is one of those CD's you can put in and listen to it all the way through. I love to listen it during devotional times. It's also good to fall asleep to if you fall asleep to music. It's mellow, and worshipful. The song "Overflowing" is an amazing prayer turned into song. Get this CD!
Best Songs:
Overflowing
Calling On You
The whole album
Brian and Jenn Johnson
The Son and daughter in law of Bill Johnson, these two have an amazing gift of prophetic worship. There has not been a song written like "Where You Go I'll Go." It is a prayer and song directed to the Father about being sold out to God. If you are a worship leader, get the chords to this song and do it at your church. God moves powerfully through this prayer and song. They have a few other REALLY good songs.
Best Songs:
Where You Go I'll GO
What does it sound like
You are So Beautiful
Broken For You
Other Hidden Gem Single Songs:
"You Are My Refuge" by Jason Scott
There are a lot of good slow songs in the church and not a lot of fast upbeat ones. This is a great one. If you are a worship leader looking for fast songs other than Trading My Sorrows, Lord I lift your name on high, You are good, etc...listen to this song and learn it. It's very easy and very good
Here In Your Presence by New Life Worship
You probably heard of Ross Parsley and company but just in case you haven't you must hear this songs. They have a lot of great songs like "Amazed" and "Beauty of the Lord," but Here in Your Presence is amazing in lyrics and music.
So Now We Come by Vineyard Music
This is another fast song which is great. Very catchy and joyful. Just give it a listen and you will know what I mean.
Other Short mentions:
Gateway Worship
Kari Jobe and company have great songs like You are Good, Alabastar Jar, and Lord Reigns
Shane and Shane
Two friends who have some of the most amazing voice and harmonies I have heard. Their songs don't play well in a church service, but they are great to listen to. I think they do the best version of the old hymn "It Is Well." Their songs "You Said" and "Beg" are amazing as well.
Klaus
Similar to Jason Upton, Klaus has been part of Christ For the Nations and Gateway Worship.
Dan Macualay
Just found him out recently, but he is definitely a blessed song writer
God continues to pour out His Spirit in new song writers and I look forward to finding more and more.
