*Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend’s collaboration “Church” soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart dated Nov. 29, moving up from 3-1.
According to Luminate, the track saw a 15% increase in plays across the United States during the Nov. 14-20 tracking week, highlighting a major week for both performers.
The song marks Cobbs Leonard’s 10th No. 1 on Gospel Airplay.
She told Billboard, “The sound, the lyrics and the heart behind it seemed to resonate across audiences. I’m so grateful to the stations who gave it a chance and to the listeners who kept showing up for it.”
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“Church” also marks Legend’s first entry and first No. 1 on the Gospel Airplay chart.
“I grew up singing and playing in the church. So, I have a profound respect for the tradition of gospel music and gospel radio,” Legend said. “To have ‘Church’ reach No. 1 on the Gospel Airplay chart and to get my first ever Grammy nomination in the Gospel category is a blessing.”
“Church” is up for best gospel performance/song at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Feb. 1. The track appears on Cobbs Leonard’s latest album, “Tasha,” which debuted at No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums in August. The album is nominated for best gospel album at the upcoming Grammys.
As we reported earlier, 22-time Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with nine nods, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. Lady Gaga also received major recognition, earning seven nominations for her latest album, “Mayhem.” The hitmaker’s career totals now include 45 Grammy nominations and 14 wins.
Fans can check out the full list of 2026 Grammy nominees HERE. The winners will be unveiled on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with CBS airing the show live and Paramount+ streaming it.
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