Best Gospel & Bluegrass Guitar Songs

Best gospel and bluegrass guitar lessons

Whether you enjoy traditional bluegrass, country gospel, Southern Gospel harmonies, contemporary worship music, or inspirational Christian songs, this page brings them together in one easy-to-browse library. Explore the artist categories below to find acoustic guitar lessons, chord sheets, demo videos, and complete tutorials for timeless favorites and modern classics alike.


New to Gospel & Bluegrass Guitar Songs? Start Here

With bluegrass, country gospel, Southern Gospel, contemporary worship and inspirational songs all gathered in one collection, there are plenty of different directions you can explore. These seven songs offer a good starting point for discovering some of those sounds and styles. Choose any song that catches your interest, then check the lesson page for the chords, rhythm, tuning and arrangement details to see if it's a good fit for your playing.

  1. Rocky Top – Osborne Brothers
    Start with one of bluegrass music's most recognizable songs and the lively traditional sound of the Osborne Brothers.
  2. Man Of Constant Sorrow – Soggy Bottom Boys
    Explore the roots and mountain-music side of the collection with a song that introduced a whole new audience to traditional bluegrass.
  3. I'll Fly Away – Alan Jackson
    Move into country gospel with a familiar hymn interpreted through Alan Jackson's traditional country style.
  4. Why Me Lord – Kris Kristofferson
    Discover the singer-songwriter side of country gospel with one of Kris Kristofferson's most enduring faith-centered songs.
  5. Life's Railway To Heaven – The Booth Brothers
    Step into Southern Gospel with a longtime gospel standard built around the vocal harmony tradition of the genre.
  6. 10,000 Reasons – Matt Redman
    Bring the collection into contemporary Christian music with one of the best-known modern worship songs.
  7. Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens
    Finish with the inspirational folk side of the collection and a song whose acoustic sound provides a natural bridge between folk music and spiritual themes.

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🎙 Featured Artists Guitar Lessons (incomplete artist collections)

Bill Monroe - Footprints In The Snow
Charlie Sizemore - I Don't Remember Loving You
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - Help Is On The Way
Fastlane - Tina At The Teardrop Inn

JD Crowe & New South - Old Home Place
Mac Wiseman - Jimmy Brown The Newsboy
Hylo Brown - I've Waited As Long As I Can
Larry Sparks - A Face In The Crowd, Blue Virginia Blues
Osborne Brothers - Rocky Top
Ralph Stanley - Shouting On The Hills Of Glory
Seldom Scene - Baby Blue
Soggy Bottom Boys - Man Of Constant Sorrow

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These categories include artists with songs that fit this collection, even if their primary artist page appears elsewhere on the website.


🪕 Bluegrass & Mountain Music Guitar Lessons

Bluegrass and mountain music guitar lessons
From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, these artists celebrate the rich traditions of Appalachian music, soaring harmonies, and acoustic instrumentation.
Explore timeless bluegrass classics alongside modern favorites with easy acoustic guitar lessons.

A.J. Lee - Three Men On A Mountain
Alison Krauss - Baby Now That I've Found You - The Lucky One
Billy Strings - Ain't Nothing To Me - The Preacher And The Bear
Emmylou Harris - Blue Kentucky Girl (+15 more)
Girlyman - Kittery Tide
Keith Whitley - Will You Miss Me (+16 more)
The Grascals - Dooley
Zac Brown - Fox On The Run (+14 more)

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🎸 Country Gospel Legends Guitar Lessons

Country gospel legends guitar lessons
Discover country artists whose faith-inspired songs have encouraged generations of listeners.
From classic hymns to heartfelt inspirational ballads, these lessons blend country storytelling with gospel tradition.

Alan JacksonAmazing Grace - I'll Fly Away - How Great Thou Art (+8 more)
Aaron Lewis - Everybody Talks To God
Bill Anderson - I Saw The Light - That's What It's Like To Be Lonesome
Blake Shelton --- God, Gave Me You - Jesus Got A Tight Grip (+10 more)
Brooks & Dunn - Believe (+13 more)
Buck Owens --- Satan's Gotta Get Along Without Me (+10 more)
Conway Twitty - I May Never Get To Heaven (+25 more)

Ed Rush - Plastic Jesus 
Emmylou Harris - Heaven Only Knows - Where Do I Go But To The Lord (+14 more)
Ferlin Husky - On The Wings Of A Dove
Fern Jones - This World Is Not My Home
Garth Brooks - Pushin' Up Daisies (+20 more)
George Jones - Me & Jesus - The Window Up Above - Walk Through This World With Me (+19 more)
George Strait - God And Country Music - Love Without End Amen - Three Nails And A Cross (+43 more)
Hank Williams - I Saw The Light (+20 more)
Hank Williams Jr - Between Heaven And Hell - Heaven Can't Be Found - Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies  (+19 more)
Jacob Bryant - Heaven Don't Want Me And The Devil Ain't Done
John Anderson
- I Will Cross Over The River (+6 more)
John Berry - Beautifully Broken 
Johnny Cash - Ain't No Grave - Flesh and Blood - Sunday Morning Comin Down (+27 more)
Kathy Mattea - Mary Did You Know (+7 more)
Keith Urban - Sometimes Angels Can't Fly (+16 more)
Kris Kristofferson - Why Me Lord (+6 more)
Mike Reid - Walk On Faith
Merle Haggard - Pray, Silver Wings (+47 more)
Paul Overstreet - Mansion Over The Hilltop
Radney Foster - I Made Peace With God 
Randy Travis - Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Three Wooden Crosses - Unclouded Day (+17 more)
Ricky Skaggs - Gone Home - Somebody's Prayin (+1 more)
Rory & Joey Feek - In The Time That You Gave Me - One Angel (+6 more)
Skip Ewing - Answer To My Prayers - The Gospel According To Luke (+4 more)
Toby Keith - If I Was Jesus (+11 more)
Vince Gill - Go Rest High On That Mountain (+4 more)
Vern Gosdin - If Jesus Comes Tomorrow Then What - Prayin
Willie Nelson - Family Bible - In The Sweet By And By (+19 more)

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🎙️ Southern Gospel Groups Guitar Lessons

Southern gospel groups guitar lessons
Experience the powerful harmonies of Southern Gospel's most beloved vocal groups and family ensembles.
These timeless songs are favorites for churches, concerts, and home gatherings alike.

Gaither Vocal Band - And I Know - Give Up - I'll Only Worship At The Feet Of Jesus (+2 more)
Maverick Choir - Amazing Grace
The Booth Brothers - Life's Railway To Heaven - Sail On
The Browns - Little Jimmy Brown
The Cathedrals - I Know A Man Who Can
The Collingsworth Family - Jesus Is The Answer - The Lord Is Good - What The Bible Says  (+1 more)
The Crabb Family - Both Sides Of The River
The Martins - Because God's Good - He'll Be Holding His Own - The Promise
The Texas Sapphires - Bring Out The Bible
The Whites - Keep On The Sunnyside

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🙏 Contemporary Christian & Worship Guitar Lessons

Contemporary christian and worship guitar lessons
Learn modern Christian worship songs and contemporary faith-based favorites from today's leading artists.
These uplifting arrangements are ideal for personal worship, church settings, and acoustic performances.

Avalon - People Need The LORD, Shine On Us
Brandon Heath - I'm Not Who I Was
Casting Crowns - If We've Ever Needed You
Frances Falcon - I Am Not
Jamie Kimmett - Burdens 
Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up
Lost Dogs - Golden Dreams
Matt Redman - 10,000 Reasons
Phillips, Craig & Dean - Let My Words Be Few
Third Day - Love Song

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✨ Inspirational & Gospel Favorites Guitar Lessons

Inspirational and gospel favorites guitar lessons
Browse a collection of inspirational songs that celebrate faith, hope, encouragement, and timeless gospel messages.
From classic recordings to modern favorites, these lessons offer something for every acoustic guitarist.

Anne Murray - The Call (+10 more)
Barbara Carr - Moment Of Weakness
Bob Dylan - Gotta Serve Somebody (+25 more)
Bradley Walker / Holly Pitney - When I Leave Kentucky
Cat Stevens - Morning Has Broken - Peace Train (+13 more)
Charles Johnson - I Can't Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand
Craig Campbell - Outskirts Of Heaven
Cody McCarver - Believe - I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Dennis Quade -  I'm On My Way To Heaven
Donna Taggart - Jealous Of The Angels
Drew Parker - What A Glorious Day It Will Be
Edgar Napier -  Take Me Out A Little Deeper
Elvis Presley -  Sing You Children (+11 more)
Eva Cassidy - People Get Ready - Wade In The Water
Guy Penrod -  When Love Was Slain
James Hilton - Thy Will Be Done
Jason MrazLove Is Still The Answer (+5 more)
Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
Paul Simon - Loves Me Like A Rock (+12 more)
Ray Boltz - The Anchor Holds
Mumford & Sons - Awake My Soul
Simon & GarfunkelBridge Over Troubled Water (+12 more)
Stevie Wonder - Believe (+6 more)

Terry Evans - Don't That Sound Like Heaven
The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
The Petersens - Sweet Beulah Land
Treva Bloomquist - Ain't No Grave 
Troy Ervin - All Washed Away
Walt Mills - Hotel Hallelujah - The Devils In The Phone Booth Dialing 911
Will Dempsey - Beat You There

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Whether you're learning traditional hymns, bluegrass standards, Southern Gospel classics, or contemporary worship songs, this growing collection offers acoustic guitar lessons for every style of Christian and inspirational music. Be sure to bookmark this page, as new artists and lessons are added regularly.

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Kirby Swinemar is an acoustic guitar instructor, performer and song arranger who has taught online for 21 years and created more than 4,000 original acoustic guitar lessons. He specialises in song-based acoustic guitar instruction, rhythm guitar techniques, and creating full-sounding solo arrangements that help beginner and intermediate players move beyond basic strumming.

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