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

This year seems to be flying! Already September… yikes!  - We have a bit of a logjam on our Top 40 this cycle… A Big Congratulations goes out to The Allens/”SHOUT” for holding the #1 position once again, as we celebrate 6 amazing Weeks @ #1 here on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40! Once again, The Allens/”SHOUT” swept the “Top Takes” this cycle including: “Top Votes Total”, Top Domestic Votes”, “Top International Votes” & “Top Commented”! The Allen’s fans didn’t take anything for granted and it appeared they all showed up and were counted! Comments were plentiful and the love was very present! Read more about The Allens & their song ”SHOUT” by scrolling down the page to “#1 Insight” or visit our website for more details at SimplySouthernGospel! –  Ernie Hauss & Signature Sound/”Hello To Christ” took a +6-point jump all the way to #2! They came close to #1 but in the process they shook up the entire Top Five! – Sunday Drive feat TaRanda Greene/”Mountains Are Made To Climb” surged into the #3 position – Chronicle/”Anyway” lost their footing and dropped to #4, it’s a tough spot being stuck behind a strong #1 song – Voice Of Truth Quartet/ I Wish You Could Have Been There” managed a +5point gain into the #5 spot, this song is definitely one to keep an eye on! Congratulations again to The Allens/”SHOUT” for 6 Weeks @ #1 and to all of the great Top 5 & Top 40 charting artists & groups! Blessings SSG!

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“Top Mover” – “Top Mover” this cycle belongs to The Ursery Brothers/ “This Earthly World (Is Not My Home)”  managed a +12-point gain jumping from #29 to #17 into the Top 20! ! – Only one other song managed to become a “Hot Mover” this cycle, The Soul’d Out Trio/”I Know A Name” took a +10-point surge from #39 to #29! - Congrats to both groups!

“Top New Entry” – The chart is tight and you voted only 3 new songs into the Top 40 this cycle. Our “Top New Entry” belongs to Peach Goldman/”I’m Still Not Ashamed” a powerful song debuting at #34 – You voted just two other songs onto the Top 40 this cycle: Triumphant Quartet/”Welcome To Heaven” climbing on at #39 & The Kingdom Heirs/”Jesus Never Met A Sinner (That He Couldn’t Save)” making their entrance at #40! Welcome all!​​

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Celebrating 20+ Weeks – *Blake & Jenna Bolerjack/”The Battle Belongs To The King” celebrating 20 weeks on the Top 40, Currently at #21 -  Peaked 6 Weeks @ #1 -   *Down East Boys/”Preach Jesus” celebrating 20 weeks on the Top 40, Currently #23, Peaked @ #2   -   *Fields Of Grace/”You Saved My Life” celebrating 20 weeks on the chart, Currently #36, Peaked @ #2 – Congratulations to these three groups - We are honored to share your music!

Bubbling Under Top 40:  – The Guardians/”Sing With The Saints” – The Craguns/”Faithful” – The Kingsmen/”Still Jesus” –  Avenue/”Won’t He Do It & Karen Peck & New River/”Mama Knows - Check out our Chart Detailer page for more chart breakdowns and more