Joann Rosario Returns After 20-Year Hiatus as 'Still on the Throne' Tops Mediabase Gospel Chart
Joann Rosario's comeback single "Still on the Throne" has reached number one on the Mediabase Gospel Chart as of October 2026. The singer and pastor stepped away from music for two decades, navigating divorce, the loss of her mother, and multiple miscarriages. She released the single on January 30, 2026, under the Lewis-Kortez Group.
Joann Rosario's comeback single "Still on the Throne" has reached number one on the Mediabase Gospel Chart, marking a full-circle moment for the singer and pastor who stepped away from music for 20 years.
Rosario released the single on January 30, 2026, under the Lewis-Kortez Group. The song was produced in collaboration with Nia Allen and is intended as a message of encouragement for people facing difficult seasons.
During her two decades away from the industry, Rosario navigated divorce, the loss of her mother, and multiple miscarriages. She has described the period as a "20-year wilderness" that shaped her ministry and her perspective on faith.
Alongside the single, she released a 40-day devotional titled "Father, Here I Am," designed to support women in their prayer lives and spiritual journeys.
Rosario began her career in the 1990s and was known for her powerful vocal style and gospel recordings before stepping back from public ministry. Her return has drawn attention from gospel radio stations and Christian media outlets across the country.
The chart success comes during a busy season for gospel music. Tamela Mann tied Kirk Franklin earlier this year for the most number-one singles on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart, and the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards recently celebrated gospel and Christian music in Nashville.
