Why Christian music might explode in 2026
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When was the last Christian song to reach number one?
O’Neil Dennis and AStepFWD are teaming up with the Official Charts Company to launch the UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart, raising the profile of Christian music and helping fans discover the next big sound.
O’Neil joined Premier’s own music man, Mal Pope, to explain how it will work.
Released on 26 Jan 2026
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