Christy Lane "Amazing Grace" (Liberty, 1982)

Christy Lane "Footprints In The Sand" (Liberty, 1983)

Christy Lane "One Day At A Time" (Arrival, 1984)

Christy Lane "Under His Wings" (Arrival, 1986)

Christy Lane "Amazing Grace, v.2" (Arrival, 1991)

Christy Lane "My Best To You" (Arrival, 1992)

Christy Lane "Twenty Greatest Hits" (Tee Vee, 1993)

Christy Lane "One Day At A Time, v.1 &2" (LS, 2003)

Christy Lane "Footprints In The Sand, v.1 &2" (LS, 2003)

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver -- see artist discography

Hugh X. Lewis "Just A Prayer Away" (Kapp, 1968)

The Lilly Brothers & Don Stover "What Will I Leave Behind" (County/Rebel, 1973)
A sublime gospel album recorded fairly late in the Lilly Brothers' career, a couple of years after they had all-but disbanded in 1970. This is one of those wonderful cases where the older the wine, the sweeter the music -- the vocals are notably low-key and geezerly, but the picking is simply divine. By now the Lillys had perfected the cross-cutting, intertwined lead mandolin-and-guitar style pioneered by Jim & Jesse, and from start to finish this album is packed with gorgeous, ringing melodies and solid, soulful instrumental work. A lovely, heartfelt album that harkens back to the Carter Family as well, with its simplicity and plainspoken reverence. Nice stuff!

Hank Locklin "The Gloryland Way" (RCA Victor, 1966)
(Produced by Chet Atkins)

The Louvin Brothers "Nearer My God To Thee" (Capitol, 1957)

The Louvin Brothers "The Family Who Prays" (Capitol, 1958)

The Louvin Brothers "Satan Is Real" (Capitol, 1959)
Get it while it's hot. Most folks will probably approach this gospel album strictly as camp, but that's a big mistake. Sure, the maudlin recitations on the title track are a hoot, but can you honestly say that "There Is A Higher Power" doesn't make your hair stand on end? Moralistic, bedrock Christian ballads have always been one of the greatest appeals of the Louvins' sound... even if you don't agree with them religiously, it's hard to deny the power of their soulfulness. Originally released as an LP in 1959.

The Louvin Brothers "The Weapon of Prayer" (Capitol, 1962)

The Louvin Brothers "Keep Your Eyes On Jesus" (Capitol, 1963)
Their first true stereo album! And, yes, it's all gospel.

The Louvin Brothers "Thank God For My Christian Home" (Capitol, 1965)
Solid old gospel recordings, and an album which was reissued a couple of times... whatever version you get it in, this'll be some of the finest country gospel music you'll ever hear.

The Louvin Brothers "Great Gospel Singing" (Capitol, 1973)

Charlie Louvin "And That's The Gospel" (Playback Records, 1991)
Charlie singing with a number of guest performers, including Tammy Wynette, Jim & Jesse, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Charles Whitstein.

Susie Luchsinger "God's Still In Control" (Psalm Ministries, 1989)
This is actually Reba McEntire's sister, whose almost entire specialty is singing religious material... She did do a couple of secular records, but for the most part she was a leading light of the modern religious country (or "positive country") scene... She toured with Reba and samg on some of her early albums before setting off on a solo career towards the end of the 'Eighties...

Susie Luchsinger "Christmas Every Day" (Psalm Ministries, 1991)

Susie Luchsinger "No Limit" (Psalm Ministries, 1992)

Susie Luchsinger "Real Love" (Integrity, 1993)

Susie Luchsinger "Come As You Are" (Integrity, 1995)

Susie Luchsinger "Inspirational Favorites" (K-Tel, 1996)

Susie Luchsinger "Raised On Faith" (New Haven, 1999)

Susie Luchsinger "My Gospel Hymnal" (New Haven, 2001)

Susie Luchsinger "You've Got A Friend" (New Haven, 2002)

Loretta Lynn "Hymns" (Decca, 1965) *

Loretta Lynn "Who Says God Is Dead?" (Decca, 1968) *

Loretta Lynn "Peace In The Valley" (MCA, 1990)

Loretta Lynn "Old Rugged Cross" (MCA, 1992)

Loretta Lynn "All Time Gospel Favorites" (Madacy, 1998)

Other Country Artists
Hick Music Index