The Best Christian Albums Of 2022

Jared Baly
Updated July 25, 2022

We're ranking the best Christian albums of 2022 across urban contemporary gospel, CCM, Christian rock, country, R&B, and worship music. From Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin's sensational collaborative record Kingdom Book One to Anne Wilson's debut album My Jesus, this year's Christian music scene contains powerful religious anthems praising God in a modern fashion. Brandon Lake's HELP! addresses the importance of mental health in the Church, and For King & Country's What Are You Waiting For? inspires listeners to never give up, build community, and defy societal norms in the spiritual space. 

Which 2022 contemporary Christian album will win a Grammy next year? How many of these records will surpass a billion streams across Spotify and Apple Music? Vote below for your favorite new Christian and worship albums, and feel free to check out these artists' discography lists afterwards if you'd like to discover more of their greatest studio LPs.

  • What Are You Waiting For?
    1

    What Are You Waiting For?

    For King & Country
    44 votes
    • Genres (Music): CCM, Christian alternative rock
    What Are We Waiting For? is the fifth studio album by For King & Country, an Australian Christian pop duo comprising brothers Luke Smallbone and Joel Smallbone, released via Word Entertainment on March 11, 2022. The album contains guest appearances by Dante Bowe, Sleeping at Last, Tori Kelly, and Kirk Franklin. The duo collaborated with Tedd T., Josh Kerr, Jeff Sojka, Federico Vindver, Benjamin Backus, and Seth Mosley in the production of the album. The album was supported by the release of "Relate" and "For God Is with Us" as singles. "Relate" peaked at No. 1 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. "For God Is with Us" peaked at No. 43 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. The album is also being promoted with the What Are We Waiting For? – The Tour, spanning cities across the United States.
  • My Jesus
    2

    My Jesus

    Anne Wilson
    34 votes
    • Genres (Music): CCM, Christian country
    My Jesus is the debut studio album by American contemporary Christian music singer Anne Wilson, which was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on April 22, 2022. The album features guest appearances by Hillary Scott and Crowder. The album was supported by the release of "My Jesus" and "Sunday Sermons" as singles. The title track reached number one on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, and the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. "Sunday Sermons" peaked at number five on the Hot Christian Songs chart. "Hey Girl" and "God Thing" were released as promotional singles. "Hey Girl" peaked at number 30 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. The album garnered positive reviews from critics who commended Wilson for successfully blending CCM and country genres in a way that appeals to listeners across the genres. The album was a commercial success upon its release, debuting at number one on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.
  • LION
    3

    LION

    Elevation Worship
    36 votes
    • Genres (Music): Contemporary Worship Music
    LION is the tenth live album by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship. It was released on March 4, 2022, via Elevation Worship Records and Provident Label Group. The featured worship leaders on the album are Chris Brown, Jonsal Barrientes, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Tiffany Hudson, Joe L. Barnes, and Chandler Moore. LION was preceded by the release of "Might Get Loud" as the lead single. "Might Get Loud" peaked at number 20 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. This was followed by the release "Same God," "What I See," and "This Is the Kingdom" as promotional singles in the lead-up to the album's release. "Same God" peaked at number 21 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
  • Kingdom Book One
    4

    Kingdom Book One

    Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
    41 votes
    • Genres (Music): Contemporary worship, Contemporary gospel
    Kingdom Book One is a collaborative live album by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin. The album was released on June 17, 2022, via Tribl Records, Fo Yo Soul Entertainment and RCA Inspiration. The album features appearances by Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Lizzie Morgan, Dante Bowe, Maryanne J. George, and Ryan Ofei. The album serves to raise awareness on the injustice of mass incarceration. The album was supported by the release of "Kingdom" and "Bless Me" as promotional singles. "Kingdom" peaked at No. 19 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, and No. 8 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. "Bless Me" also peaked at No. 19 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, and No. 8 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. To promote the album, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin will embark on the Kingdom Tour, which is set to span cities across the United States.
  • Joy in the Morning
    5

    Joy in the Morning

    Tauren Wells
    17 votes
    • Genres (Music): Christian pop-rock, R&B
    Joy in the Morning is the third studio album released by American Christian pop-rock and R&B musician Tauren Wells on June 10, 2022, via Capitol Christian Music Group.
  • Help!
    6

    Help!

    Brandon Lake
    19 votes
    • Genres (Music): Contemporary worship
    Help! is the third studio album by American contemporary worship musician Brandon Lake, released via Tribl Records on May 13, 2022. The album features guest appearances by Judah and Amanda Cook. Help! is a concept album which focuses on mental health, thematically exploring issues such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness among others from a faith-based perspective. The album was supported by the release of the title track as the lead single.