OVERVIEW: “TOP 40 - Chart Overview”/ “Chart Insider & “#1 Insight” for July 1, 2026!

A big 250th Happy Birthday to America!!!  We hope everyone has a happy & safe celebration. God Bless America!  -   Little movement in the “Top Five” this cycle with a few artists playing musical chairs. Congratulations to Blake & Jenna Bolerjack/”The Battle Belongs To The King” for holding their #1 position which makes them 4 Weeks @ #1 here on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40! Once again Blake & Jenna also swept the “Top Takes” this cycle including: “Top Votes Total”, Top Domestic Votes”, “Top International Votes” & “Top Commented”! ”The Battle Belongs To The King” surged quite a bit in votes this cycle & many comments securing that #1 position! (Bravo) - Read more about Blake & Jenna Bolerjack/”The Battle Belongs To The King” by scrolling down the page to “#1 Insight” or visit our website for more details at SimplySouthernGospel! – Fields Of Grace/”You Saved My Life” managed to hold on to that #2 position for a second time, it was a tight vote this round for sure – The Downeast Boys/”Preach Jesus” jumped into the #3 spot, this song has gained a lot of momentum. – The Shepherds/ It’s Alright, It’s Ok” stepped up to #4 this cycle, but they are certainly within striking distance – Legacy Five/”I know the Sweet Voice Of The Shepherd” took two steps back to #5! Keep in mind that the votes were very tight and unless the #1 holder remains in place (which is possible), the next cycle’s #1 is there for the taking… time to rile up your fans!  Congratulations to an amazing Top Five & all of the great Top 40 charting artists & groups! Blessings SSG!

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“Top Mover” – “Top Mover” this cycle belongs to The Allens/”Shout” with a +14-point gain from #28 to #14 (this song is already moving fast, watch this one – Bravo) – Four other songs became “Hot Movers”: Sojourner Quartet/”He Forgives” took a +11-point surge from #37 to #26 – Ernie Hauss & Signature Sound/”Hello To Christ” also earned a “Hot Mover” status by making their debut @ #28 with +11-points! – The Hyssongs/”Good News Savior to a +10-point jump from #33 to #23 & The Rogers Family/”He Keeps Right On Blessing Me” also gained a +10-point leap of their own from #38 to #28!  - Congrats to all! 

“Top New Entry” – You voted 6 new songs into the Top 40 this cycle. Our “Top New Entry” this cycle belongs to Ernie Hauss & Signature Sound/”Hello To Christ” entering at #29 which also makes them a “Hot Mover” by making +11-point debut!  – You voted Five other songs onto the Top 40 this cycle:  Tribute Quartet//”It Could’ve Been A Mountain” made their entrance at #34!- Divinity Trio/”After Sunday” climbed on board at # 36 – Exodus/”I’ve Heard Enough To Know” managed to catch your ears @ #38 – The Bibletones/”Sound The Alarm” grabbed your attention at #39 & The Erwins/”Taste And See” managed to start their journey @ #40!  Welcome all!

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Celebrating 20+ Weeks – *Peach Goldman/ “Expecting A Mountain” – Celebrating 22 weeks on the Top 40 – Currently at #35,  Peaked at 4 Weeks @ #1  - Congratulations to Peach Goldman - We are always honored to play your music! - SSG ​

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Bubbling Under Top 40:  – Anthem Edition/“Something’s Going On ‘Round Here” – McKamey Legacy/”Mighty Good Way” – Real SG Quartet/”Put Something Back” –  Mark Bishop/”You Better Go Read It” & Southbound/”God Bless The USA” - Check out our Chart Detailer page for more chart breakdowns and more