Summary
A new UK singles chart focused on Christian and gospel music has been launched. This chart recognizes and promotes music from British artists in this genre, driven by growing interest in faith-based music over recent years.
Key Facts
- A new UK singles chart for Christian and gospel music has been launched.
- This chart highlights singles released by British artists based on sales and streams in the UK.
- Gospel music, originating from Afro-American culture, has roots in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The UK Christian and gospel albums market has grown by 64% since 2015.
- Sales and streams of Christian and gospel albums exceeded 500,000 last year for the first time.
- Gospel music streaming in the UK increased by 119% since 2020.
- Artists like Laura Ehio and Chantelle Rutendo see this chart as a wider platform for gospel music.
- There have been reports of more young people attending church in England and Wales, though experts debate the accuracy of these findings.
