10 Top Christian Music Artists Worth Knowing

"I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being." - Psalm 104:33 ESV

Music is an integral part of life for most college students. Finding inspirational songs that speak to your personal tastes and love for the Lord is one of the best ways to carry your faith with you in everything you do. Add these top Christian artists to your playlist and share in their devotion to God.

Christian Music Artists for Your College Music Playlist

Abbie Gamboa – Singer/Songwriter

Listening to Abbie Gamboa's music is a combination of beautiful melodies and sacred lyrics. When it comes to female Christian artists, her smooth, silky voice is among the best of the best. It will fill you with calm strength and allow you to connect with your pure connection to God. Speaking of purity, her song "Pure" is a stunning tribute to the importance of keeping your worship and love for the Lord pure: "May my worship be pure, there's no motive, there's no hidden catch, here's my all and I don't want it back."

Switchfoot – Alternative

There's no reason that meaningful Christian music can't also be catchy and wildly popular. Switchfoot embraces the boy band trend of the early 2000s, but they use their upbeat voices to sing about salvation, relationships with God, and the need to serve the Lord with bravery and conviction. Listen to "Dare You to Move" when you need a reminder that everything you need from the Lord is already here; you just need to trust in Him and act in His service: "Maybe redemption has stories to tell, maybe forgiveness is right where you fell… Salvation is here."

Gable Price and Friends - Rock

High-energy music combined with smooth vocals makes Gable Price and Friends a must-add to your Christian music playlist. Their hit song "I Need You" will resonate with anyone who’s ever struggled with daily anxiety and frustration — and how vital it is to turn to God for support during those challenging times. "I need you … If the land that I take is another step away from you I don't want it."

DBU Chapel Worship – Worship

One of the powerful parts of DBU's Christian community is its Chapel congregation. Listening to the striking music during Chapel on campus is one of the best ways to connect with the Lord in community. Take this music with you after you've left the building and continue feeling the warmth of God's love for the campus community and the world beyond. "Want You More" will lift you up and add musical power to your prayers: "All I need Lord, all I want is you, all I need is you…You're drawing me near to You."

Elevation Rhythm – Worship

Some of the best Christian artists are born from church services. Elevation Rhythm features youth-oriented worship music from the famed Elevation Church's Wednesday night gatherings. The messages are direct and glorify God in lyric and sound. You'll find the powerful messages in "Goodbye Yesterday" will energize and inspire you all day. "Goodbye yesterday, I'm living in the light of a new day, I won't waste another minute in my old ways, praise the Lord I've been born again."

Citizens – Alt Rock

One of the best Christian artists offering an alternative to traditional worship music is Citizens. Listening to the electronic-backed tracks and infectious rhythms makes the lyrics even more memorable. Rather than seeing Christianity through a single lens, Citizens embrace the joy and glory that comes from sharing in our humanity as servants of the Lord. In their song "Imagination," they help us consider being in a relationship with one another in the spirit of true love and divine inspiration: "Oh, heaven come down, Ready when you are, my heart is bound, head high in the clouds, I don't wanna wait, let's go right now, You're my imagination."

Wilder Woods – Singer/Songwriter, R&B

The smooth vocals and R&B vibes from singer Wilder Woods put plenty of soul into his messages of strength, compassion, service, and devotion. You'll enjoy these tracks when you need a reminder of your infinite worth as one of God's children, along with melodies that are bound to get stuck in your head. "Be Yourself" gives us permission to be unapologetically loyal to ourselves and our truth: "Show me where your darkness lies, you don't ever have to hide… You can trust me completely, I'm just askin' for, You to be yourself, oh, you can be yourself."

Passion – Worship

No list of the top Christian artists would be complete without Passion. This group of worship leaders, choir members, and musicians inspires young adults around the world to glorify God and embrace the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Listening to these tracks can give you the feeling of being in a community with Christ-fearing neighbors, even when you're alone in the room. "The Lord Will Provide," featuring Landon Wolfe, will lift you in worship and giving thanks to God for His blessings: "Everything I need, my Father has it… And every single time, the Lord will provide, my Father has it."

OAKS – Indie Rock

As relatively new Christian artists on the scene, the two brothers who make up OAKS will likely have a devoted following in no time. Their pure lyrics and soft alternative instrumentals help amplify their powerful love for the Lord and His endless glory. Listen to "Somebody, Somebody" when you need a reminder that no matter how broken you feel, the Lord will always be your Savior: "I just think I need somebody, somebody to save me, can't do this on my own, heard you were the type of man, with power that can change me."

Anne Wilson – Country

As a well-known top 100 Christian artist and top Country artist over her career, Anne Wilson lends emotional vocals to contemporary country music. She sings about everything from finding her faith after mistakes, being in awe of God's grace, and the importance of redemption. "Sunday Sermons" reminds us that, above all else, God fills us with His love: "I could hear my Savior calling, telling me how much He loves me, no matter what the world throws at me, I know His word is true."

Check out the artists on this list for music that glorifies the Lord and serves as an excellent way to revitalize your mind and refresh your spirit!