The Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart has officially launched, marking an important moment for faith-inspired music in the UK. Introduced by the Official Charts Company in collaboration with AStepFWD, the chart tracks the most popular Christian and Gospel songs across the country based on official streaming and sales data.
Leading the very first chart is Kumbaya by UK singer-songwriter JERUB, giving the artist the historic honour of holding the first No.1 position.
Two artists appear twice on the chart this week. Chantelle Rutendo secures two spots in the Top 3 with My Heart Your Home at No.2 and Psalm 51 at No.3. CalledOut Music also lands two entries, with Ancient of Days / Open the Eyes of My Heart at No.5 and My Love at No.12.
Another notable appearance on the chart comes from DC3, whose track Holy Boppin lands at No.10. The rising artist was recently nominated for MOBO Awards Best Gospel Act, highlighting the growing impact of his sound within the UK Christian and gospel space.
The list also reflects the diversity within Christian and Gospel music today. From contemporary worship and church-rooted songs to Afro-influenced sounds, pop-driven records and modern gospel expressions, the chart shows how wide the genre has become and how different styles are connecting with listeners.
Here are the Top 10 from the first Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart:
- Kumbaya – JERUB
- My Heart Your Home – Chantelle Rutendo
- Psalm 51 – Chantelle Rutendo
- Free Indeed – Philippa Hanna & Israel Houghton
- Ancient of Days / Open the Eyes of My Heart – CalledOut Music
- Do It All Alone – Rend Collective
- Yahweh (Godiya Gareka) – Limoblaze, Kaestrings & Joe L Barnes
- In The Middle – Annatoria
- Only What God Can Give – Sondae
- Holy Boppin – DC3
See the full chart HERE
As the very first edition of the Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart, this is a significant moment for Christian and Gospel music in the UK. It highlights the artists and songs currently connecting with listeners and shaping the sound of faith-inspired music across the country.
It will be interesting to see how the chart evolves in the coming weeks. Who do you think could take the No.1 spot next week?
