08/02/2026
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"SIMPLY SOUTHERN GOSPEL"
"Top 40 Chart - AUGUST 1, 2026
OVERVIEW/CHART DETAILER / CLOSER LOOK / #1 INSIGHT
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OVERVIEW: “TOP 40 - Chart Overview”/ “Chart Insider & “ #1 Insight” for August 1, 2026!
Welcome to August, and it is HOT!!! Speaking of “HOT” We have a new #1 song to celebrate that is obviously “HOT” after taking an amazing +7-point surge … Congratulations to The Allens/”SHOUT” as they flew into the #1 position in only 6 short weeks on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40 – That’s the fastest song to reach #1 in 6 weeks setting a record for our chart – The Allens/”SHOUT” also swept the “Top Takes” this cycle including: “Top Votes Total”, Top Domestic Votes”, “Top International Votes” & “Top Commented”! We don’t know about the rest of Southern Gospel but the listeners at Simply Southern Gospel love The Allens, the votes for this song were many and left no doubts – This is The Allens 6th #1 song on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40 including: “Worship The King”, Cross Over” , “More”, “Kingdom Come”, “Is He Worthy” & now “SHOUT” - Read more about The Allens/”SHOUT” by scrolling down the page to “ #1 Insight” or visit our website for more details at SimplySouthernGospel! - The Batchelor Family/”He’s Still The King” made a huge leap into the #2 spot this cycle coming close to the top spot – Chronical/”Anyway” with a strong momentum, Chronicle made a +5-point gain into the #3 slot looking upward - After 6 amazing weeks @ #1 Blake & Jenna Bolerjack/”The Battle Belongs To The King” fell to the #4 position, we congratulate them for the powerful ministry from this song – Avenue/”Love Is A Verb” dropped to the #5 spot to round out our Top Five this cycle. - Congratulations to The Allens/”SHOUT” for setting a Simply Southern Gospel record, and to all of the great Top 5 & Top 40 charting artists & groups! Blessings SSG!
“Top Mover” – “Top Mover” this cycle belongs to Voice Of Truth Quartet / “I Wish You Could Have Been There” making a +14-point gain from #31 to #17 – Mark Dubbeld Family/”Joy In Serving Jesus” managed a +12-point jump from #34 to #22 – Small Town Sunday/”That’s What Grace Is For” had a +11-point surge from #36 to #25 – Ernie Hauss & Signature Sound/”Hello To Christ” took a +10-point leap from #24 to #14 – Southbound/”The Battle Is Not Yours” also took a +10-point gain of their own from #30 to #20 & The Williamsons/”Washed Away” managed also become a “Hot Mover” by debuting at #30! Congrats to all!
“Top New Entry” – You voted 6 new songs into the Top 40 this cycle. Our “Top New Entry” this cycle belongs to The Williamsons / ”Washed Away” entering at #30 which also makes them a “Hot Mover” by making +10-point debut! – You voted Five other songs onto the Top 40 this cycle: A great new song from Mid-South Boys/”Already Done” got noticed at #33 – Steadfast Quartet/”I Love The Gospel” climbed on at # 36 – The Lawsons/”Join Right In” did just that at #38 – The Hagers/”But God” hade their entrance at #39 & The Ursery Brothers/”This Earthly World (Is Not My Home)” claimed the #40 position! - Welcome all!
Celebrating 20+ Weeks –
*Mercy’s Won/ “Remember, God Forgets” – Celebrating 22 weeks on the Top 40 – Currently at #34, Peaked at 4 Weeks @ #1 -
We are always honored to play your music! - SSG
Bubbling Under Top 40: – Heart To Heart/“Come On Over – McKamey Legacy/”Mighty Good Way” – Real SG Quartet/”Put Something Back” – Mark Bishop/”You Better Go Read It” & Right Road Quartet/”Muddy Mississippi” - Check out our Chart Detailer page for more chart breakdowns and more -
TOP 40 - “TOP TAKES”
Top Votes Total:
The Allens / “SHOUT”
Top Domestic Votes (USA):
The Allens / “SHOUT”
Top International Vote:
The Allens / “SHOUT”
Top Commented:
The Allens / “SHOUT”
Top Mover:
Voice Of Truth Quartet /
“I Wish You Could Have Been There” - #17
#31 to #17 - (+14-Points)
Top New Entry:
The Williamsons / “Washed Away” – #30
Voter/Trend Break Down:
56% International | 44% Domestic (USA) | Trend: Up +22%
“ #1 Insight”– August 1, 2026
#1 – The Allens / “SHOUT”
We have a new #1 song to celebrate that is obviously “HOT” after taking an amazing +7-point surge … Congratulations to The Allens/”SHOUT” as they flew into the #1 position in only 6 short weeks on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40 – That’s the fastest song to reach #1 in 6 weeks setting a record for our chart – The Allens/”SHOUT” also swept the “Top Takes” this cycle including: “Top Votes Total”, Top Domestic Votes”, “Top International Votes” & “Top Commented”! We don’t know about the rest of Southern Gospel but the listeners at Simply Southern Gospel love The Allens, the votes for this song were many and left no doubts who was #1 – This is The Allens 6th #1 song on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40 including: “Worship The King”, Cross Over” , “More”, “Kingdom Come”, “Is He Worthy” & now “SHOUT” – When a song goes #1 we like to look at the journey the song took to get there. In the case of The Allens/”SHOUT”, it was a rather short trip! “SHOUT” entered the Simply Southern Gospel Top 40 on June 15th @ #28 – On July 1st charting the song took a +14-point gain to #14 – Come July 15th “SHOUT” took a +7-point surge to the #7 spot – Today August 1, 2026 The Allens/”SHOUT” jumped another +7-points to the #1 position on Simply Southern Gospel’s Top 40! That was a record setting 6 week journey. As we’ve pointed out that our listeners have always loved The Allens, comments always back that up: Sandy Pellham of Crestview FL USA wrote: “makes me want to dance, great vocals” – SSG: Hi Sandy, we danced too… you would have laughed Lol 😊 - Dale Engle of Greenwood IN USA said: “fantastic vocals, so fun and inspiring” – Sabrina Caputo of Garland TX USA shared: “love the Allens, “Shout” is so well done, the harmonies are extraordinary, had to vote for it” – SSG: Hi Sabrina, , and they went #1, see what happened because you voted! The Allens thank you, & we thank you for voting, listening & commenting! – Keeva Nolan of Dublin Ireland added: “Love listening to your station. This new Allen’s song is awesome, got my vote!” – SSG: Hi Keeva, thanks for the kind words, and yes a lot of folks agree with you on this song! - Corey Herbert of Park City UT USA commented: “ The Allens are a breathe of fresh air, always something different and excellent” – SSG: Hi Corey, we agree with you 100%! – Learn more about The Allens, their schedule, music, ministry, merchandise & news by visiting: www.TheAllensMusic.com – You can also purchase their music from any music download platform! # # #
Next TOP 40 CHART/ August 15, 2026 - Congratulations & Thanks to all the Artists & our Listeners who took the time to Vote & Comment! - Visit our “Chart Detailer” at our Website for a more in depth look at our charts and to learn more about Simply Southern Gospel & the BGM Life Network.
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**VOTING NOTE: – PLEASE REMEMBER TO READ THE RULES ON THE VOTING PAGE SO YOUR VOTE IS COUNTED! Multiple votes from the same IP Address for the same songs, in the same voting cycle are automatically kicked out by the Voting Software. Thanks for keeping it fair & honest. TY SSG - *All Votes must be in 4 days prior to the 1st & 15th of each month - late Votes will carry over to the next cycle. **We rank our charts by the "votes" compiled through our computer voting system from all over the world, along with chart duration & comments. – TY to all the Groups/Artists that fight for the Cause of Christ. SSG! Thanks to all our listeners, you have many, many choices, thanks for choosing "Simply Southern Gospel"! - Contact Us @ [email protected]
Until next time - Please pray for the USA & each other! – Peace & Love - 2 Chronicles 7:14 - SSG/BGM
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The Allens The Batchelor Family Chronicle Ministries Blake and Jenna Bolerjack Avenue Music Down East Boys The Kramers Phillips & Banks The LeFevre Quartet Sunday Drive Sojourner Quartet Janet Paschal And Friends Fan Group Fields of Grace Ernie Haase and Signature Sound The Taylors The Hyssongs Voice of Truth Quartet The Shepherds Divinity Music Southbound The Williamsons The Mark Dubbeld Family Small Town Sunday Jonathan Wilburn
