Music Lifts seeks to highlight songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity.
![Andraé Crouch, “I Don’t Know Why”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Light; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/andrae-crouch-i-dont-know-why-music-lifts-23-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by gospel legend Andraé Crouch performing, “I Don’t Know Why.”
![Smokie Norful, “I Still Have You”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 22 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tre’Myles Music, Inc. / MNRK Records LP; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/smokie-norful-i-still-have-you-music-lifts-22-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pastor/gospel musician Smokie Norful performing, “I Still Have You.”
![Andraé Crouch, “We Are Not Ashamed”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Light; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/andrae-crouch-we-are-not-ashamed-music-lifts-21-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Andraé Crouch performing, “We Are Not Ashamed.”
![Lesley Gore, “You Don’t Own Me”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 20 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/lesley-gore-you-dont-own-me-music-lifts-20-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Lesley Gore performing the pop classic, “You Don’t Own Me.”
![Stevie Wonder, “Love’s in Need of Love Today”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stevie-wonder-loves-in-need-of-love-today-music-lifts-19-2023-1.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Stevie Wonder performing, “Love’s in Need of Love Today.”
![Rev. F.C. Barnes & Company, “You Ought to Been There”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 18 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlanta International; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rev-fc-barnes-you-ought-to-been-there-music-lifts-18-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Rev. F.C. Barnes & Company performing, “You Ought to Been There.”
![Shirley Caesar, “Jesus Is Everywhere”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 17 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Word Entertainment LLC; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shirley-caesar-jesus-is-everywhere-music-lifts-17-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Pastor Shirley Caesar performing, “Jesus Is Everywhere.”
![Andy Grammer, “Damn It Feels Good To Be Me”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 16 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Giant Soul / S-Curve; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/andy-grammer-damn-it-feels-good-to-be-me-music-lifts-16-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Andy Grammer, performing, “Damn It Feels Good To Be Me.”
![Pastor Mike Jr., “So Good”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Worldwide Music; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pastor-mike-jr-so-good-music-lifts-15-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by gospel musician Pastor Mike Jr. performing, “So Good.”
![Gloria Gaynor, “Back On Top”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 14 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Spring House Productions, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gloria-gaynor-back-on-top-music-lifts-14-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by iconic disco/R&B singer Gloria Gaynor performing a contemporary gospel song, “Back On Top.”
![Mary J. Blige, “Testimony”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/mary-j-blige-testimony-music-lifts-13-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige performing, “Testimony.”
![Smokie Norful, “Um Good”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown Gospel; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/smokie-norful-um-good-music-lifts-12-2023.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by pastor and gospel singer Smokie Norful performing, “Um Good.”
