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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christian Music Is Surging on Billboard's Charts, Thanks to These Two Artists
Say your prayers: Christian music is making a serious comeback. On the Billboard Hot 100, dated May 10, two Christian songs are making waves: Brandon Lake's 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' ranks at No. 44 in its 11th week on the chart (after reaching No. 40 last week) and Forrest Frank's 'Your Way's Better' jumps from No. 72 to No. 62 in its second week. More from Billboard Twenty One Pilots Fans Jumped Into Veronica Mars Mode After Someone Took Off With One of Josh Dun's Bespoke Drums Palm Tree Festival to Debut in St. Tropez With Headliners A$AP Rocky & Swedish House Mafia Kelly Clarkson Doesn't Care What HR Says, She's Totally Open to Comments on Her Weight Loss: 'I Want You to Say 'Damn!' Lake and Frank have both emerged as breakout stars in the Christian music world, thanks in part to their growing popularity across social media platforms like TikTok. Lake has charted 42 songs on the Hot Christian Songs chart, all since 2019. Nine of those reached the top 10 and six hit No. 1. Three of those hits, including 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' spent 20-plus weeks on top. Frank, meanwhile, first broke onto Billboard's charts in 2020 as half of the pop duo Surfaces (alongside Colin Padalecki), thanks to their viral hit 'Sunday Best.' The TikTok-friendly song climbed to No. 19 on the Hot 100 and even found success at radio, reaching the top 10 of Pop Airplay. Since then, Frank has pivoted to Christian music and quickly became a force in the genre. He's logged 34 entries on the Hot Christian Songs chart, including six top 10s: 'Good Day' (No. 2 peak in 2024); 'Up!,' with Connor Price (No. 8, 2024); 'Never Get Used to This,' with JVKE (No. 6, 2024); 'The Present' (No. 9, January); 'Nothing Else,' with Thomas Rhett (No. 4, March); and 'Your Way's Better.' No other artist has charted more songs on the ranking since the beginning of 2022. He also finished 2024 as Billboard's No. 1 top new Christian artist. Frank's album Child of God has also dominated the Top Christian Albums chart, spending 34 weeks and counting at No. 1, making it the fifth-longest-leading No. 1 album this century. He released the set's follow-up, Child of God II, Friday (May 9). Christian music has historically had a limited presence on the Hot 100. Dating to when Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart adopted its current multimetric methodology on Dec. 7, 2013 — blending U.S. streams, radio airplay and sales — 52 Christian songs have charted on both the Hot 100 and Hot Christian Songs. But there are some important caveats. Of those 52 songs, 34 were by Kanye West from his albums Jesus Is King or Donda and one was by DJ Khaled featuring West and Eminem ('Use This Gospel [Remix]') — both were, of course, already long-established hip-hop acts with a core fanbase outside of Christian music. Another six were religious-themed holiday songs (Carrie Underwood's 'Silent Night,' for example). That leaves us with just 11 Christian songs that are not tied to the holidays or crossover rap acts: Artist, Title, Peak Year on the Hot 100: Carrie Underwood, 'Something in the Water,' 2014Craig Wayne Boyd, 'The Old Rugged Cross,' 2014Hillsong UNITED, 'Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),' 2014Jordan Smith, 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness,' 2015NEEDTOBREATHE feat. Gavin DeGraw, 'Brother,' 2015Jordan Smith, 'Mary Did You Know,' 2016Avril Lavigne, 'Head Above Water,' 2018NF, 'Let You Down,' 2018Lauren Daigle, 'You Say,' 2019Brandon Lake, 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' 2025Forrest Frank, 'Your Way's Better,' 2025 And there may be more on the way. Two additional Christian tracks are climbing Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 ranking — which lists the 25 songs just below the Hot 100 that haven't yet debuted: Elevation Worship's 'Praise,' featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown and Chandler Moore (No. 20; currently No. 3 on Hot Christian Songs) and Forrest Frank's 'Good Day' (No. 23; peaked at No. 2 on Hot Christian Songs last year). What makes this specific chart week extra notable for Christian music, though, is that it's just the second time (since 2013) that two Christian songs are charting simultaneously. It only happened once before on Dec. 27, 2014, when Underwood's 'Something in the Water' and Boyd's 'The Old Rugged Cross' charted together. The latter song, however, spent a week on the chart before dropping off. Unlike that week, Lake's hit has significant longevity and Frank's is still on the rise. For Provident Label Group, which finished 2024 as Billboard's No. 1 Top Christian Label and whose roster included Lake and genre powerhouse Elevation Worship, pivoting their marketing efforts to younger demographics has been key to their success. 'Over the past few years, we've focused on investing in the future of the genre instead of just seeking to repeat past successes,' said marketing & brand strategy vp Mat Anderson. 'For Christian music to thrive in the next 5-10 years, we must attract younger audiences seeking sonically diverse music that authentically reflects their faith and life experiences. We've partnered with young artists who offer unique perspectives, enabling them to shape the genre's future rather than molding them to fit its past. This approach by Provident and others has been highly successful, as the genre's rapid growth over the past three years demonstrates that Christian music is resonating with new audiences and reengaging previous ones.' Christian music has, in fact, been rising — and it's part of a broader trend. According to Luminate's 2024 year-end report, Christian/Gospel is one of the fastest-growing genres among young audiences in the U.S., with the average listener is spending 19% more time with Christian/Gospel music than in 2022. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Voice' Season 27 finale: Did Michael Bublé or Kelsea Ballerini come out on top?
'The Voice' Season 27 finale: Did Michael Bublé or Kelsea Ballerini come out on top? Show Caption Hide Caption Did Gwen Stefani accuse a 'Voice' contestant of lip syncing? Camila Cabello was ready to buy concert tickets and Gwen Stefani thought a contestant was lip syncing on the latest episode of NBC's "The Voice." Entertain This!, USA TODAY It's more than beginner's luck. Team Bublé is a two-for-two winning force now. Adam David was crowned the winner of "The Voice" Season 27 during the competition show's live finale on May 20. David, one of two of coach Michael Bublé's singers, received the grand prize of a recording contract. This marks Bublé's second victory in a row on the NBC show following his Season 26 win. Hot on David's heels was Jaelen Johnston, a member of Kelsea Ballerini's team who came in second place. Team Legend's Renzo came in third, while Lucia Flores-Wiseman, from Adam Levine's team, and Team Bublé's Jadyn Cree rounded out the finale bunch in fourth and fifth place, respectively. As red and white confetti cascaded from above, David — who turned to music as a "steady anchor" amid his recovery from addiction — received a warm hug from Bublé after his win. His fellow contestants also swarmed the stage for congratulations. David won over "Voice" viewers on May 19 with knockout performances of "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake and Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful." For his finale performance, David took the stage with Bublé for a rockin' rendition of "The Weight" by the Band. Who won 'The Voice' last season? Sofronio Vasquez from Team Bublé, a 32-year-old from the Philippines, was crowned the victor of "The Voice" Season 26 in December 2024. This marked the first win for Bublé, who, as with Season 27, was the only coach with two contestants in the top five. "Your mentorship is a blessing to me, my family and to all the dreamers out there. You have opened up so many doors," Vasquez told Bublé in the Season 26 finale last year. The show's other recent winners include Asher HaVon from Team Reba McEntire; Huntley and Gina Miles from Team Niall Horan; Bryce Leatherwood from Team Blake Shelton; and Girl Named Tom, from Team Kelly Clarkson. When is 'The Voice' coming back? The next season of "The Voice" is set to premiere in the fall. Bublé will be back as a coach alongside returning coaches Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire and Niall Horan. Snoop Dogg and McEntire were both most recently coaches in Season 26, while Horan was last on the panel in Season 24. Contributing: Melina Khan and Anthony Robledo
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jelly Roll Doubles Up On The Country Chart With A Pair Of Collabs
Jelly Roll has found success on Billboard charts dedicated to several different genres throughout the years. The Grammy nominee has landed hits on tallies focused on hip-hop, rock, and, most prolifically, country. This week, he ups his career total once more, as two different tunes, both collaborations with other artists and not fronted by him, appear on the most competitive country ranking in the United States. Both 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' with Brandon Lake and 'Amen' with Shaboozey debut on the Hot Country Songs chart this frame. That tally ranks the most consumed tracks in the U.S. country space, blending sales, streams, and radio attention to determine which compositions fans are engaging with the most — not just buying, streaming, or hearing on the radio individually. Though each of those elements has its own list, the Hot Country Songs ranking brings them together. With these two new arrivals, Jelly Roll has now collected a total of 20 hits on the Hot Country Songs tally throughout his career. Between the two duets, 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' is the bigger success. The tune narrowly misses out on becoming a top 10 smash, as it launches at No. 12 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Meanwhile, 'Amen' opens at No. 23. 'Amen' debuts on a handful of Billboard lists this week, most of which are centered around country. The track appears on the deluxe edition of Shaboozey's breakout album Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going. The collaboration starts at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart and takes the No. 2 spot on the all-genre Digital Song Sales tally, thanks to 6,500 pure purchases (per Luminate). It also places at No. 77 on the Hot 100. 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' has been present on a number of Billboard rankings for weeks. It started as a solo cut by Lake, and as it picked up steam, Jelly joined in. Now, his version is the most successful, so he earns official credit. The track currently appears on several general consumption lists, including the Hot 100, Streaming Songs, and Digital Song Sales rankings. Its appeal extends beyond country, though it's already a huge win in that arena. 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' shows its cross-genre popularity by also appearing on multiple rock rankings, even leading the Rock Digital Song Sales chart once again this frame.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Lake's ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah' Tops Hot Christian Songs for 20th Week, Hits Hot 100's Top 40
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Brandon Lake dominates Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart for a 20th week, on the list dated May 3, with 'Hard Fought Hallelujah.' The song initially hit No. 1 upon its debut in November, becoming Lake's sixth leader. A remix was released on Feb. 7 adding Jelly Roll. On April 20, the pair performed the song on ABC's American Idol. It surged by 52% to 9.1 million official U.S. streams April 18-24, according to Luminate. It also bounded by 204% to 9,000 downloads sold. More from Billboard 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' is the 10th hit to top Hot Christian Songs for 20 weeks or more, dating to the chart's 2003 start. Lake is the only act with three of those elite leaders: 132 weeks at No. 1, 'You Say,' Lauren Daigle, beginning July 28, 2018 61, 'Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),' Hillsong UNITED, Dec. 7, 2013 37, 'What a Beautiful Name,' Hillsong Worship, Feb. 25, 2017 31, 'Praise,' Elevation Worship feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore, March 16, 2024 28, 'Gratitude,' Brandon Lake, Feb. 4, 2023 26, 'Something in the Water,' Carrie Underwood, Oct. 18, 2014 24, 'In Jesus Name (God of Possible),' Katy Nichole, March 26, 2022 23, 'Word of God Speak,' MercyMe, Aug. 16, 2003 20, 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' Brandon Lake, Nov. 23, 2024 20, 'Thank God I Do,' Lauren Daigle, May 20, 2023 Lake authored 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' with Chris Brown of Elevation Worship, Steven Furtick, Benjamin Hastings and Rodrick Simmons, with Jelly Roll also now listed among its writers. It was produced by Micah Nichols. The song concurrently adds a 20th week at No. 1 on Christian Streaming Songs and a 15th frame atop Christian Digital Song Sales. On Christian Airplay, it rises 4-2 for a new best (3.6 million in audience, up 2%). 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' also becomes Lake's first top 40 hit on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, jumping 63-40. It marked his first entry on the chart in November. Crawford's First No. 1 Nashville-based singer-songwriter Leanna Crawford, originally from Stanwood, Wash., earns her first No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart with 'Still Waters (Psalm 23).' The song ascends a spot via 3.6 million impressions in the tracking week. Crawford co-penned the single with Jonathan Gamble and Justin Richards. It's from her same- named LP, which arrived as her first Top Christian Albums entry, at its No. 7 best, last August. Crawford previously peaked at a No. 14 Christian Airplay high with her Seph Schlueter duet, 'We Sing (Joy to the World),' this past holiday season. She has also hit the chart's top 20 with 'Mean Girls' (No. 20, April 2021). Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Forbes
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jelly Roll Charts A New No. 1 With A Special Duet
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll hit No. 1 on two Billboard charts with 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' as the ... More duet version becomes the most popular edition in the U.S. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jelly Roll attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) For several months now, a track titled "Hard Fought Hallelujah" has been one of the most popular in America, as well as one of the biggest Christian hits in quite some time. While it might not have reached the radar of all listeners, millions across the United States have already discovered the Brandon Lake smash. The tune has been charting on Billboard rankings for months, and the genre superstar has recently taken big steps to turn it into a significant, and rare, religious-themed crossover hit. This week, the tune officially becomes a collaboration on every ranking, as the collaborative version is now the most popular. "Hard Fought Hallelujah" is now officially a duet between Lake and Jelly Roll. The updated take on what was once a solo composition was released back in early February, but it wasn't always the most-consumed edition. Billboard typically credits one version of a song on the charts, favoring whichever earns the most consumption. If the solo edition of a track like "Hard Fought Hallelujah" earns more activity, then the streams and sales of a newly released remix — such as the one featuring Jelly — contribute to the title's overall success. But the featured musician doesn't always receive official credit. Jelly is now named on the tune as it arrives on one tally and soars on others. This week, "Hard Fought Hallelujah" debuts at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart, Billboard's ranking of the bestselling country tracks in America. The smash enters in the top spot, giving Lake his first leader and Jelly his third career winner on this list. He first led in April 2023 with "Need a Favor" and returned to the summit alongside Jessie Murph on "Wild Ones" in October of that year. Jelly is surely thrilled to see "Hard Fought Hallelujah" rule the Country Digital Song Sales chart, as quite a few of his previous hits peaked in the runner-up spot. "Son of a Sinner," "Save Me" with Lainey Wilson, "I Am Not Okay," "Lonely Road" with MGK (previously known as Machine Gun Kelly) and "Believe" with Brooks & Dunn all missed the mark by just one space. Jelly has now earned a milestone 15 top 10s out of 20 total appearances on the roster. Lake and Jelly Roll also dominate the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart this week with "Hard Fought Hallelujah." The track rockets from No. 14 to the summit, marking its second stint at No. 1. Luminate reports that sales of the title grew by more than 200% week over week, totaling just under 8,700 copies sold in the U.S. in the last time around. "Hard Fought Hallelujah" is also on the rise across numerous other Billboard charts, as the cross-genre tune is becoming a serious smash in America. It bolts into the top 40 on the Hot 100, settling at No. 40. The tune climbs slightly on the Country Airplay chart, stepping up from No. 60 — where it debuted last week — to No. 56. Meanwhile, it rules the Rock Digital Song Sales chart for a twelfth consecutive frame.
