In Acts 16 of the New Testament, the Apostle Paul is imprisoned in Macedonia. At midnight, he and fellow prisoner Silas pray and sing “praises unto God.” After they sang, the ground shook, the prison doors opened and the jailer was converted.
While not everyone will have the same exact experience as Paul in that Macedonian prison, just like the converted jailer, music can help our souls feel the love of the Savior, deepen our conversion and calm troubled hearts.
In 2021, Craig Jessop, a musician, singer and former music director for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, spoke to a group of military chaplains about the power of music in worship and its ability to “open heavenly portals.”
As Christians worldwide commemorate the Resurrection, many are looking for ways to quiet the noise of the world and focus on the Savior. Whether it is a hymn sung in a prison cell 2,000 years ago, in a chapel or in a home, music has the unique ability to deepen our testimonies of Jesus Christ.
With that in mind, here are a few songs performed by Christian artists and groups from around the world who share their faith and testimonies through music to help us feel the spirit of the Easter season.
‘In Christ Alone’: Keith and Kristyn Getty
Northern Ireland’s Keith and Kristyn Getty perform “In Christ Alone,” written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend.
It serves as a powerful reminder that Christ is our hope and foundation.
‘Amazing Grace’: BYU Noteworthy featuring The Bonner Family
Any worship song by the Bonner Family is almost guaranteed to make you feel something. In this rendition of “Amazing Grace,” the family choir sings alongside Brigham Young University’s Noteworthy to bring a new voice to the beloved hymn.
‘He Lives’: Emma Nissen
Christian artist Emma Nissen, who offers a signature combination of “Jesus and jazz,” performs alongside sister missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
‘Gethsemane’: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and a Children’s Choir
Initially, I hesitated to include this song because it was on last year’s playlist. However, my editor reminded me it is simply too good to feature only once.
Hillsong Worship: ‘O Praise the Name’
The contemporary Christian music group includes musicians and songwriters from Hillsong churches around the globe, all united by their faith in Jesus Christ.
The Hillsong Worship team says it is “committed to stewarding music that blesses God and draws people closer to the heart of Christ.”
More of the group’s music is available on its Easter YouTube playlist.
Emma Nissen: ‘I Need Thee Every Hour’
In a collaboration with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nissen performs the classic hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour.”
‘How Great Thou Art’: BYU Vocal Point
The a cappella group from Brigham Young University sings its rendition of “How Great Thou Art.”
You can find more faith-focused songs from the group on its YouTube playlist.
‘Bread of Life, Living Water’: October 2025 general conference
As part of the October 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a choir of voices from around the world performed one of the newest hymns added to the church’s hymn book.
‘Rescue’: Lauren Daigle
“I will send out an army to find you.
“In the middle of the darkest night.
“It’s true, I will rescue you.”
Lauren Daigle shares a reminder that the Good Shepherd will rescue his sheep.
‘Sunday is Coming’: Phil Wickham
Phil Wickham reminds listeners of the significance of Christ’s sacrifice — and that the reason we celebrate Good Friday at all is all because “Sunday is Coming.”
‘Amazing Grace’: April 2024 general conference
How sweet this rendition of “Amazing Grace” is, and another addition to the church’s hymn book. Yes, it is on this playlist twice, but it never hurts to have a few versions to expand the soul.
“Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
“and mortal life shall cease:
“I shall possess, within the veil,
“a life of joy and peace.”
The church also has an Easter playlist available on Spotify featuring 46 songs from various artists.