Joann Rosario Tops Mediabase Gospel Chart With Still On The Throne
Joann Rosario's "Still On The Throne" holds the top position on the Mediabase Gospel Chart as of early October 2026. The song's success comes as the gospel music industry sees a wave of new releases from established artists including Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.
Joann Rosario's "Still On The Throne" sits at number one on the Mediabase Gospel Chart as of early October 2026. The song has held strong at the top of the chart through a competitive release period that has brought new music from several major gospel artists.
The fall 2026 gospel season has been active. Kirk Franklin released "This Time" featuring GloRilla on September 25, which debuted at number one on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart. Shirley Caesar released "Over and Over" featuring Tammy Caesar. Tasha Cobbs Leonard dropped "Jesus Is The Only Way / Good Good Good." Todd Dulaney released "Back To The Book II," and Fred Hammond's project FK&M released "Time Capsule II."
Rosario, a Puerto Rican gospel singer based in the United States, has been a consistent presence in gospel music for more than two decades. She is known for her bilingual recordings and her work bridging English and Spanish-language gospel audiences.
The strong chart performance across multiple artists reflects continued listener engagement with gospel music heading into the fourth quarter of 2026. Industry observers note that the genre has seen steady growth in streaming numbers, with gospel playlists on major platforms drawing millions of monthly listeners.
