01/01/2026
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"SIMPLY SOUTHERN GOSPEL"
"Top 40 Chart - JANUARY 1, 2026
OVERVIEW/CHART DETAILER / CLOSER LOOK / #1 INSIGHT
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OVERVIEW: “TOP 40 - Chart Overview”/ “Chart Insider & “ #1 Insight” for January 1, 2026!
Happy New Year to everyone & welcome to 2026…. And here we go! Congratulations to The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock” carried the last #1 of song of 2025 right into the first #1 song of 2026 on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40! That’s a great end of the year and a fantastic beginning of the year! It also means that The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock” has now been 4 Weeks @ #1! The Kramers also swept the “Top Takes” once again including: “Top Votes Total”, Top Domestic Votes”, “Top International Votes” & “Top Commented” (Bravo)! More about The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock” by scrolling down the page to “ #1 Insight” – The Allens/”Kingdom Come” easily moved into the #2 spot this cycle – The Guardians/”That Somebody Was Me” followed suit by moving up one spot to #3 – After 16 weeks on the chart, Mercy’s Won/”That’s Why I Love Him So” slid down into the #4 position & Brian Free & Assurance/”Behind My Praise” stepped up two to occupy the #5 slot – Happy New Year & Congratulations to all of the Top 40 charting artists!
“Top Mover” – Our “Top Mover” this cycle goes to Southbound/”Nothing” gained a +13-point surge from #28 to #15! – Two other artists managed a “Hot Mover” status (+10-point or more move) – Triumphant Quartet/”Friend Of Sinners” took a +11-point jump from #36 to #25 & Heartland Quartet/Wayfaring Pilgrim” also gained a +11-point move from #37 to #26! (Congrats to you all!)
“Top New Entry” – Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call/”God Sees Your Storm” was the “Top New Entry” this cycle debuting at #36 - Listeners voted three other new songs into the Top 40 this cycle; Tribute Quartet/”And Then” came in at #38 – High Road/”There Is A Rock” broke in @ #39 & The Perrys/”By The Blood” jumped on board at #40! Congrats & welcome to all!
Celebrating 20+ Weeks –
*Peach Goldman/ "For My Good" - Celebrating 22 weeks on the
Top 40 - Currently at #22, Peaked at 6 Weeks #1
*Phillips & Banks/"I've Seen What It Can Do" - Celebrating 20 weeks on the Top 40 –
Currently at #33, Peaked at #3
Congratulations – We’re honored to play your music! - SSG
Bubbling Under Top 40: – Inspirational Quartet Of Texas/He Will Do The Rest” – Faithful Crossings/”The Other Side Of Grace” – Gaither Vocal Band/”Hard Trials Will Soon Be Over” – McKamey Legacy /”To God It’s Nothing New” & The Inspirations/”Sea Of Forgetfulness” - Check out our Chart Detailer page for more chart breakdowns and more -
TOP 40 - “TOP TAKES”
Top Votes Total:
The Kramers / ”Cleft Of The Rock” - #1
Top Domestic Votes (USA):
The Kramers / ”Cleft Of The Rock” - #1
Top International Vote:
The Kramers / ”Cleft Of The Rock” - #1
Top Commented:
The Kramers / ”Cleft Of The Rock” - #1
Top Mover:
Southbound / “Nothing” - #15
#33 to #20 - (+13-Points)
Top New Entry:
Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call /
“God Sees Your Storm” - #36
Voter/Trend Break Down:
54% International | 46% Domestic (USA) | Trend: Up +22%
“ #1 Insight”– January 1, 2026
#1 – The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock”
Congratulations to The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock” who carried the last #1 of song of 2025 right into the first #1 song of 2026 on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40! That’s a great end of the year and a fantastic beginning of the year! It also means that The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock” has now been 4 Weeks @ #1! The Kramers also swept the “Top Takes” once again including: “Top Votes Total”, Top Domestic Votes”, “Top International Votes” & “Top Commented” (Bravo)! More about The Kramers/”Cleft Of The Rock”. This song has drawn a lot of our listenership, some even think it’s a old church song redone, well, the prolific songwriters Allison Speer, Marcia Henry & Blake Walker certainly painted a picture of something you might have heard in church, then add the classic vocals of The Kramers performance and it’s easy to see how that could happen. The many comments reflect the feeling of a flashback to something familiar from their past, the song has a definite ability to cause nostalgia… let’s just let the comments do their thing: Lillian Patton of Gulfport MS USA wrote: “just fell in love with this song, it is so calming” – Matt Gamsky of Bloomington CO USA said: “this song reminds me of songs from an old church hymnal, great song” – Sarah Cormier of Dublin Ireland shared: “I got so caught up in this song when it played, I had to vote for it, thank you for introducing me to The Kramers” SSG: Hi Sarah, It’s great to know we’re doing our job, thank you for voting, sharing, listening and I’m sure The Kramers would feel the same! Wes Orros of Allentown PA USA added: “one of the best songs I’ve heard in quite a while, The Kramers are so good!” – SSG: hi Wes, quite a few folks agree as the song is #1 for 4 weeks now! , Thanks for voting and writing in! Learn more about The Kramers, their schedule, music, ministry & news by visiting: www.TheKramersMusic.com … and remember to pick up a copy of their current CD “Soli Deo Gloria” while you’re there, or wherever great music is sold!
Next TOP 40 CHART/ January 15, 2026 - Congratulations & Thanks to all the Artists & our Listeners who took the time to Vote & Comment! - Visit our “Chart Detailer” at our Website for a more in depth look at our charts and to learn more about Simply Southern Gospel & the BGM Life Network.
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