Group
The Imperials
gospel/CCM group
- From
- United States
- Since
- 1964–present
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 49
- contemporary christian
- gospel
- southern gospel
About
The Imperials are an American contemporary Christian music group. Originating as a southern gospel quartet, the innovative group would become a staple of contemporary Christian music beginning in the 1970s. The group has won four Grammys, fifteen Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Members
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Sherrill Nielsen tenor vocals
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Paul Smith lead vocals
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Russ Taff lead vocals
Discography
Albums
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Introducing The Illustrious Imperials
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Fireside Hymns
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Slightly Regal
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Slaughter Writes, Imperials Sing
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He Was a Preachin' Man
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To Sing Is The Thing
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Sing Their Favorite Hymns
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The Imperials...Now
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New Dimensions Apple Music
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Love is the Thing Apple Music
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Gospel's Alive And Well!
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Time to Get It Together Apple Music
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Imperials Apple Music
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Follow the Man With the Music Apple Music
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No Shortage Apple Music
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Just Because Apple Music
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Sail On Apple Music
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Heed the Call Apple Music
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Imperials Live Apple Music
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One More Song for You Apple Music
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Priority Apple Music
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Christmas With The Imperials Apple Music
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Stand by the Power Apple Music
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Side by Side Apple Music
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Sing the Classics Apple Music
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Let the Wind Blow Apple Music
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This Year's Model Apple Music
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Free the Fire Apple Music
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Stir It Up
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'Til He Comes Apple Music
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It’s Still the Cross
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Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Volume 2
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Big God Apple Music
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The Gospel Side of Elvis Apple Music
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Love's Still Changing Hearts Apple Music
Compilations
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The Ultimate Collection Apple Music
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Classic Hits
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Hall of Fame Series
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Legacy (1977 - 1988) Apple Music
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Treasures Apple Music
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Masters of Gospel
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Old Fashioned Faith Apple Music
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Give Them All To Jesus
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First Day in Heaven
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The Very Best of the Imperials Apple Music
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Featuring Terry and Sherman
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A Thing Called Love
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Believe It
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Legacy 1978-1989
Links
Vocal supporting musician
Also known as
Illustrious Imperial Gospel Quartet · Jake Hess and the Imperials · The Classic Imperials · The Imperials Quartet
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 95db23d3-9f80-45ae-8c19-94c3c440d4b9
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.