2011 in Review: Top Songs

It’s that time of the year when every site is making “Best of 2011” lists on every possible subject.  Why should this site be an exception?  Here are my personal favorite songs released on recordings in 2011.  What are some of your favorites?

1. “Heaven Is My Goal” – Kingdom Heirs, We Will Stand Our Ground (Marcia Henry)
2. “God Makes No Mistakes” – Inspirations, God Makes No Mistakes (Stacy Pearcy)
3. “We Will Stand Our Ground” – Kingdom Heirs, We Will Stand Our Ground (Dianne Wilkinson)
4. “That’s All I Need”  – Kingsmen, Grace Says (Joseph Habedank)
5. “The Resurrection Morn” – Collingsworth Family, Part of the Family (Bill & Gloria Gaither)
6. “I Know a Man Who Can” – Greater Vision, The Only Way (Jack Campbell/Jimmie Davis)
7. “What About Now” – Booth Brothers, Let It Be Known (Jim Brady/Tony Wood/Barry Weeks)
8. “God’s Family” – Collingsworth Family, Part of the Family (Lanny Wolfe)
9. “Why We Came Here” – Inspirations, God Makes No Mistakes (Joseph Habedank/Nick Trammell)
10. “That’s the Place I’m Longing to Go” – Collingsworth Family, Part of the Family (Robert Batton)
11. “I’m Gonna Hit the Ground Running” – Kingdom Heirs, We Will Stand Our Ground (Dianne Wilkinson)
12. “Living in the Land of Canaan” – Inspirations, God Makes No Mistakes (Van Mitchell)
13. “No Longer Chained” – Greater Vision, The Only Way (Rodney Griffin)
14. “Where’s John” – Kingdom Heirs, We Will Stand Our Ground (Dianne Wilkinson)
15. “I Found It All” – Collingsworth Family, Part of the Family (Wayne Haun/Helga Kaefer)
16. “First John” – Booth Brothers, Let It Be Known (Lari Goss)
17. “Loving Shepherd, Gracious God” – Kingsmen, Grace Says (Dianne Wilkinson)
18. “Rejoice, My Children, Rejoice” – Perrys, Blue Skies (Kyla Rowland)
19. “He’s the Only Way” – Greater Vision, The Only Way (Rodney Griffin/Chris Allman)
20. “Tell the Mountain” – Collingsworth Family, Part of the Family (Kenna Turner West/Lee Black/Sue C. Smith)
21. “Talk About Dying” – Inspirations, God Makes No Mistakes (Tim Wilson)
22. “Eternity’s About to Begin” – Greater Vision, The Only Way (Chris Allman)
23. “He Loves to Save” – Perrys, Blue Skies (Joel Lindsey/Wayne Haun/Steve Carey)
24. “Destination Known” – Legacy Five,  A Wonderful Life (Rebecca Peck)
25. “A Cross Became My Saving Grace” – Wilburn & Wilburn, Family Ties (Dianne Wilkinson/Joseph Habedank)
26. “When Heaven’s Gates Swing Open Wide” – Kingdom Heirs, We Will Stand Our Ground (Dianne Wilkinson)
27. “We Still Have to Pray” – Greater Vision,  The Only Way (Rodney Griffin)
28. “Masterpiece of Mercy” – Booth Brothers, Let It Be Known (Rodney Griffin/Jim Brady)
29. “Showers of Blessings” – Gold City, Somebody’s Coming (Kenna Turner West/Twila LaBar)
30. “Jesus Will” – Wilburn & Wilburn, Family Ties (Dianne Wilkinson/Jerry Salley)
31. “Living in the Palace” – Legacy Five, A Wonderful Life (Darryl Johnson/John Eric Swain)
32. “I Know What I’m Singing About” – Perrys, Blue Skies (Kyla Rowland)
33. “I Thirst” – Mark Trammell Quartet, Treasures (Bev Lowry)
34. “I’m Not a Failure” – Libbi Perry Stuffle, Journey (Joseph Habedank/Matthew Holt)
35. “Homecoming Day” – Tribute Quartet, The Waiting Is Over (Melissa Brady)
36. “The Master’s Table” – Booth Brothers, Let It Be Known (Rebecca Peck)
37. “Bloodwashed Band” – Mark Trammell Quartet, Treasures (Savana Foust)
38. “Makes Me Want to Go” – Tribute Quartet, The Waiting Is Over (??? Anyone know?)
39. “Daddy Sang Bass/Reunited” – Libbi Perry Stuffle, Journey (Joseph Habedank/Matthew Holt/Wayne Haun)
40. “Celebrate Me Home” – Perrys, Blue Skies (Joel Lindsey/Wayne Haun)

Up next tomorrow, my favorite albums of 2011!