Easter is a time of celebration! And when you want to set the perfect mood after Lent, music is the fastest way to do it. If you’re looking to build a venerable, rave-filled playlist, look no further than these best easter songs. Some of them are haunting ballads, some are catchy, danceable anthems, some are soulful gospel songs, some are new highs and some are old favorites, but they don’t have all with one goal in mind: to praise Jesus and celebrate. The resurrection. (Though there are a few on the list that aren’t explicitly about the Easter season, but still feel like they fit that mood.)
Slip them on while you’re decorating eggs, filling Easter gift baskets, doing Easter crafts, watching Easter movies, hosting an Easter egg hunt, or brainstorming a creative dinner menu, and you are sure to feel uplifted. These aren’t your variety of “Easter Parade” or “Peter Cottontail” Easter songs – if you need a soundtrack for a children’s party, check out our list of Easter songs for kids.
Did we miss one of your favorite Easter songs? Let us know which ones top your playlist in the comments!
“You Say” by Lauren Daigle
This moving ballad is also one of my favorites: it spent a record 129 weeks at the top of BillboardChart of hot Christian songs from .
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“Good God Almighty” by Crowder
For something with a more anthemic feel, the big beat of this song is sure to create a catchy feel.
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“My Jesus” by Anne Wilson
“He makes a way where there’s no way,” Wilson sings in this country ballad. “He rises from an empty grave – there is no sinner He cannot save.” If it’s not perfect for Easter, nothing is.
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“I Still Rise” by Yolanda Adams
Although any Third Day song would work on a playlist, since the band is an Easter reference, this song is told from the perspective of one of the thieves who was crucified alongside Jesus.
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This song explores the classic theme of finding strength through faith, and the Easter message is really brought home when Josh Baldwin sings, “See the cross, the empty grave, the proof is endless, all my sins have been washed.”
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Jesus Christ Superstar Soundtrack
From the musical Jesus Christ Superstar Set in the last week of Jesus’ life, the entire soundtrack is centered around Easter and includes songs like “Crucifixion”, “The Last Supper” and the famous Mary Magdalene ballad “I Don’t Know How love him”. You can opt for the new John Legend edition or the original version, which has exceeded the end of the year Billboard chart when it was released in 1971.
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“I can only imagine” by MercyMe
“Say Yes” by Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams has plenty of help on this gospel song: her two Destiny’s Child bandmates, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, feature on the track. They all come together to say, “When Jesus says yes, no one can say no.”
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“He’s Alive” by Dolly Parton
This Easter song about crucifixion and resurrection became an instant classic when Dolly performed it at the 1989 CMA Awards alongside the Christ Church Choir of Nashville.
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This song is from an entire Patti Smith album titled Easterso you can throw everything and press play. In the song titled “Easter”, however, she imagines an Easter Sunday seen through the eyes of the poet Rimbaud.
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“How Awesome You Are” by Johnny Cash
With evergreen lyrics like “I behold in wonder all the worlds your hands have made,” you can listen to it whenever your heart needs a jump.
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“My Redeemer Lives” by Nicole C. Mullen
Nicole’s vocals, paired with stunning lyrics (“Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning? And who told the ocean you could only come so far?”) make this an uplifting ballad to belt out. in the car.
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“Glorious Day” by Passion with Kristian Stanfill
Worship pastor Kristian takes the lead in this upbeat anthem that will have you singing, “You called my name and I rose from this grave!”
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“How is it possible?” By Lauren Daigle
Part of a 2015 Grammy-nominated album, this particular song is one that many can relate to. Lauren’s lyrics and powerful voice deliver an important message about belief.
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“It’s Incredible Grace” by Phil Wickham
What better way to honor the Lord than to sing an inspiring hymn about His sacrifices? Phil’s performance is simply amazing.
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“He Is Risen” by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The world-renowned choir brings this graceful song to life and helps us truly celebrate the spirit of Easter.
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North Point InsideOut’s “Death Was Arrested” featuring Seth Condrey
It’s hard not to sing this gospel message that gives everyone the chance to know and love Jesus.
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The story of Easter is powerfully told through Kari’s song, which builds to a beautifully intense crescendo as she sings of resurrection.
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Nailed to the Cross by Rend Collective
This folk tune reminds us all that Jesus died for our sins and continues to walk beside us.
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“Easter Song” by Keith Green
Green’s voice and the piano in the background go well together to create this simply beautiful song.
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“What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship
This rock ballad is perfect for Easter Sunday worship, with lyrics like “My sin was great, your love was greater. What could tear us apart now?”
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Crowder’s “All My Hope” featuring Tauren Wells
This bluesy song will automatically make you feel grateful for every new day that offers a fresh start.
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“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin
This classic has its place at all Christian holidays. Chris Tomlin’s version is beautiful, uplifting and perfect for Easter.
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“O Praise the Name” by Hillsong Worship
This live cut of the Hillsong Worship Christian hymn gives you an immediate, instant feel like only live music can.
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“When I Get Where I’m Going” by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton
This sweet song is about what comes after life and paints a beautiful picture of paradise. It takes our breath away when Parton and Paisley sing, “And I see the face of my maker. I will forever stand in the light. Of his incredible grace.”
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“Because He Lives (Amen)” by Matt Maher
At its core, Easter is really about the sacrifice of Jesus, and this song expresses that immense gratitude beautifully.
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“How a Resurrection Really Feels” by The Hold Steady
The resurrection here is more metaphorical than biblical, but if you’re looking for an indie-rock anthem that touches tangentially on Easter themes, this is the track for you.
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“I Saw God Today” by George Strait
Easter Sunday reminds us of the importance of acknowledging the miracles around us, even when they seem mundane. George’s lyrics bring this message home, “A flower growing in the middle of the sidewalk growing through the concrete.”
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