Welcome to the Indie Gospel's Top 20 Chart for AUGUST 2016. are you  all aware of the quality of songs that are going through IndieGospel? Wow!  Here is the Top 20

1.  "LIft Up Your Hands" The Lord has blessed this lady from South Caroliona, Kristie Hutson  with a great song in "Lift Up Your Hands" the bassman had an incredible touch with that double pickin. cool.. Kristie voice is sharp, this song stays with you
2. "When You Call My Name" nice touch with the guitar, bass and voice.  John Lord's voice is rich, and a very strong "Story telling voice" this   one is no exception. 
3. "UNless I had a Friend"  sounds of Eagles, but's the Sound of Jerry Herrera. listen to the awesome harmonies, the stagger beat, One Word on this  song .... NAILED!"
4. "I Love My Country" by Jim Sheldon With the Spiritual battles we are all involved with, this is so appropo. Even with the election so close, it is an election 2nd to none we know it's now or never to keep her under God.. and Yes even back to Nov 11. 1620 and the Mayflower Compact this country was didicated to God! this was last months #1 song..
5. "Always That Something" oh the youth ... love it.. Here's Kristin Rader. love the harmonies, that hard guitar in the background, The Drums, and the guys doin the background vocals.. cool..... 
6. "Show Mercy"  by Sean Croley Sean's been in music for the Lord for quite  a while. He is also a part of the group "Weak Need" also from Canada.. They have the #9 song on the chart... great song Sean.
7. "O God" by Laurie Marks Vincent Laurie doesnt just sing a song, she grabs you and takes you with her info whereever she is gong. Imagine being with her as she sings to the Lord and you are there watching... Laurie, you did it again.. thank You Lord, for such an anointd voice.
8. "Lord I Come"  Bruce Moss  The Intro will grab you, great song... awesome Bruce... just awesome
9. "Because of Me" The Canadian group "The Weak Needs" definitely a different intro but I like it,  The strong oint of this song is the lyrics. the harmonies, the arrangement is just totally awesome Sean.... 
10. "Never Look Back" by E. Pettersen  Number #1 back in June Keeping the baby or Abort? listen to the lyrics ....
11. "I Feel Good"  Charlie Ross  . I Feel Good in the Lord today ... now if you dont feel good in the Lord today then you aint listening to this song!  wow! Charlie  get on down!  awesome! There's the key change!  love it..... 
12. "Show me Some Love" - Ronnie Williams  nice acoustic guitar intro ... smooth, it sure is nice to hear an acoustic lead... cool .... 
13. "Trust in the Lord" - Jesse Caan  its always nice to hear this one.. #1 back in May.. enjoy.. Lookin forward to the next one Jesse... have a good one.....
14. "Your Love" - Butch Perry  Do you remember Donovan?" Butch sounds a lot like him, especially the style.. style its Christian ... 
15. "I Can Only Imagine" - Randy Ward .. Usually I dont do covers on the Top 20 but in this case I made an exception. Randy is wheelchair bound and still sings for the Lord. and this cut is really nice and it deserves to be on the Top 20 for real!  Nice job Randy.... 
16. "Thank You Lord" - Andrew Kwon being #1 in April this one has a special place in my spirit. Andrew is a young man with a mighty talent that God gave him... dont give up my friend.. keep stokin the Fire!  
17. We Use the Same Altar as You" - Pete  Etterman  love this song, a little country, a little rock in the background, a little hard lead, and awesome lead guitar work and the lyrics are a definite Winner.... Pete, I still love this one ...
18. "Send It Down" - Ulysuss Brown ...  HUH? Now I know the material that Brown puts out... this is so cool.,Thatr's gotta be an old upright piano!  YOu will catch yourself clappin in time, Diggin it... solid drum and the snare, cool, Ok.. now I gotta go back and listen to it right...  OH YEAH! Gettin down... yeah man  it's alright..... Cant go wrong with this one
19. "Almost Home"  Ricky Alan Luster Sr.  Whoa  Nice smooth voice Ricky, I can relate to this song, at 70 and everything seems to be falling apart, it touches me, man.... Thank God we got Jesus..... 
20. "Christ MY Redeemer"  -  Derek  McCorkell  a little Kentucky downhome music, a little banjo in there, nice beat, good rich voice, catchy.... hmm? nice Mandolin lead...   WEll there you have it, August's Top 20 Chart... any questions send me a note to jban1946@bellsouth.net or when you sign=up and become members of IndieGospel.org there is som much that ken Rich that added to the group its incredible. .not to mention the 24/7 IndieGospelRadio and Our own IndieGospel Top 20 Chart plays from #20 to #1 on Friday and Saturdays at 3PM... Have a ncie month! and remember.... God Loves you.... JB