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2 Chronicles 7:14 - “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land” – Please pray for each other, the USA, and our world in turmoil! God’s Music Today!

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Hope all is going well for you all so far this year as we venture deeper into 2025 – Please pray for the folks in California & those still picking up the pieces in North Carolina - Continue to pray for our leaders that God guides their decisions daily.  Thank you for being part of the BGM Life Network/Simply Southern Gospel Radio family! Blessings

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It’s that time again to dig deeper into Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40 Chart & “Closer Look/#1 Insight” for January 15, 2025!

A big Congratulations goes out to The Mark Dubbeld Family/”Something Better” as they take the #1 position on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40! This is the first #1 for The Mark Dubbeld Family on Simply Southern Gospel. The Mark Dubbeld Family also took the “Top Total Votes” &  the “Top Domestic Votes (USA). More about the Mark Dubbeld Family in the “#1 Insight” area below - The Ferguson Family/”The Christ Of The Cross” surged two spots to #2, they also claimed the “Top International Vote” this cycle - After 4 Weeks @ #1, and 18 weeks on our chart,  Avenue/”We Believe” moved to the #3 position, what a great message to usher us all into the New Year! -  Jumping three spots to the #4 slot, The PromisedLand Quartet/”The Hour I First Believed” also claimed the “Top Commented” this cycle - Taking an impressive four point jump to #5, Fields Of Grace/”Somebody’s Storm” has entered the Top Five in only 8 weeks, (watch this one!) – Congrats to all our Top Five!

“Top Mover” – The Perrys/”You Can’t Hurry God” took a +12-point gain from #38 to #26 – One other major mover this cycle was The Griffins/”Power In The Blood Of Jesus” had a +10-point surge from #39 to #29!

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“Top New Entry” – Our “Top New Entry” this cycle is the new single from Chronicle / “God Has A Way Of Workin’ It Out” with a strong debut at #31! Four other new entries this cycle include: a beautiful new release from Exodus/”Remember The Blood” climbed on board at (#34) - The Williamsons/”Message To The World” debuted at (#35), Liberty Quartet/”How Great Thou Art” claiming the (#36) position & The Booth Brothers/”Keep Turning Your Eyes On Jesus” entering the chart at (#39)!

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Celebrating “20+ Weeks – Four songs holding on -  Mercy’s Won/A New Day Has Dawned In Me” currently at #11, peaking 4 Weeks @ #1, now celebrates 22 weeks on our Top 40 (bravo!) -  Divinity Trio/”Walk By Faith”” currently at #28,  peaking at #5 celebrating 20 Weeks on our Top 40 – The Freemans/”Big Tent Revival” currently at #32, peaked at #1 (2 Weeks @ #1) celebrate 20 weeks on our Top 40 & The Heartland Quartet/”Glory, Glory (God Is Able) currently at #38, peaked at #14, but has spent an amazing 20 weeks on our Top 40 Chart!    Congratulations to all of these artists and their staying power!

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Bubbling Under Top 40:  – Gaither Vocal Band/”Love ‘Em Where They Are”  -2ND Chance Ministries/”I Saw Angels Today” – Cheri Taylor/”Worry Less, Pray More” – Mercy’s Well/”Nothing Greater Than Grace” & The Collingsworth Family/”Praise The Lord”.

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​Check out our Chart Detailer page for more chart breakdowns and more -