James Fortune takes the #1 top spot with the debut of Identity. The singer also landed the #1 spot on three Billboard charts this week: Gospel, Gospel & Christian (combined), and Independent Albums. The album also earned its way to the Top 10 position on the Billboard Top 200 Chart at #7.
The Joyful Noise soundtrack moves to #2 in its second week. LeAndria Johnson (The Awakening of LeAndria Johnson) is #3, William McDowell (Arise) #4 and Kirk Franklin takes the #5 spot with Hello Fear.
D.C. area artists
Earnest Pugh’s “I Need Your Glory” crossed over to the urban adult contemporary radio charts. The song is #23 on the Mediabase Urban AC chart and #30 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart.
Other chart news
Shana Wilson debuts #18 with I Love You Live. The Very Best of Juanita Bynum comes in at #35 in its debut. Ladysmith Black Mambazo falls to #29 with their self-titled album.
Top Ten Billboard Gospel Albums
1. Identity ~James Fortune
2. Joyful Noise Soundtrack~Various
3. The Awakening of…~LeAndria Johnson
4. Arise~ William McDowell
5. Hello Fear~ Kirk Franklin
6. Playlist:The Very Best of...~Marvin Sapp
7. Rehab~LeCrae
8. The Ultimate Collection~Shirley Caesar
9. Come Sunday~Charlie Haden/Hank Jones
10. Uncommon Me~Isaac Carree
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