Official Charts has launched the Official UK Christian & gospel singles chart, a new weekly rundown dedicated to showcasing homegrown single releases making an impact.
It marks the second new specialist chart launch of 2026 from the Official Charts Company, following the new discovery-focused Official classical chart earlier this month.
Developed in collaboration with AStepFWD – a UK-based Christian media and creative organisation committed to amplifying faith-driven voices in music, arts and culture –– the chart is designed to platform the modern homegrown faces of Christian & Gospel music and the genre’s latest releases.
The chart, compiled by the Official Charts Company, will specifically highlight Christian & gospel singles released by British artists within the last 12 months only, ranked by combined UK sales and streams.
Introduced in response to the continued growth of the genre in the UK market, its inception will be marked at a special launch event tonight (February 25) at The Premier Christian Media Centre in London’s Blackfriars.
Over the past decade, the UK has witnessed a rise in demand for faith-based music. According to Official Charts Company data, the UK Christian & gospel albums market has grown by 64% since 2015. MOBO recognises gospel acts at its annual awards.
We are delighted to be working together with AStepFWD on this fantastic new chart, which is designed to bring new attention to this fast-growing sector
Martin Talbot
In 2025, combined UK annual sales and streams of Christian & gospel albums crossed 500,000 units for the first time since the Official Charts Company began tracking the genre.
UK streams of Christian & gospel music have also increased seven-fold since 2015, with streaming now accounting for 93% of the genre’s consumption today, and up 9% year-on-year in 2025.
The genre’s biggest British album release of 2025 was Sault’s 11th studio album, Acts Of Faith.
The new chart will spotlight a broad spectrum of Christian and Gospel music, from contemporary worship and gospel choir releases to faith-based pop, rap, R&B, and inspirational recordings.
The first chart will be published at 5:45pm on Friday, March 6.
The Official Biggest UK Christian & Gospel albums of 2025
Martin Talbot, chief executive, Official Charts Company, said: “We are delighted to be working together with AStepFWD on this fantastic new chart, which is designed to bring new attention to this fast-growing sector – throwing the spotlight on emerging artists from the world of Christian and gospel music.”
O’Neil Dennis, founder of AStepFWD, said: “This partnership is a landmark moment for UK Christian & gospel music. From the pioneering work of the UK Christian Chart to the establishment of the Official albums chart, the genre has steadily built momentum. The addition of a new Official UK Christian & gospel singles chart is a powerful next step, strengthening visibility and affirming the genre’s growing influence within the national music landscape.”
Mark Bowater, general manager, Integrity Music Europe, added: “The launch of this new and reimagined Christian & gospel singles chart is an important, big step for our ecosystem. One of the fastest-growing genres on the planet is being talked about across all media platforms and this chart is another milestone for Christian music makers and an excellent opportunity to keep the conversation front and centre."
