Spearman's 'You Chose Me' Hits No. 1 on Gospel Chart
The collaboration with Montell Jordan and Kim Burrell gives Jordan his first Gospel Airplay chart-topper.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Religious
Renee Spearman's song 'You Chose Me,' featuring Montell Jordan and Kim Burrell, rose three spots to No. 1 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart dated Nov. 7. It is Spearman's second No. 1 on the chart and Burrell's third.
Why it matters
The chart milestone marks a new Gospel Airplay top spot for Jordan, whose earlier mainstream success included a 1995 Hot 100 single. It underscores how crossover R&B artists are increasingly finding audiences in gospel radio.
Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart ranking places 'You Chose Me' at No. 1 after rising three spots, with Renee Spearman's and Kim Burrell's previous chart-toppers serving as comparators. The chart does not yet reveal how long the song will remain in the top position.
The players
Montell Jordan
Jordan is a singer best known for his 1995 hit 'This Is How We Do It,' who later became a worship leader and earned his first Gospel Airplay No. 1 with this release.
Renee Spearman
Spearman is a gospel artist and songwriter who cowrote and led the collaboration, earning her second Gospel Airplay No. 1.
Kim Burrell
Burrell is a gospel singer and longtime chart presence who earned her third Gospel Airplay No. 1 through this collaboration.
The details
Spearman recruited Jordan and Burrell for the collaboration, and she cowrote the track with Jordan. Jason White and Asaph Ward coproduced the song, which previously follows Spearman and Burrell's 2023-24 Gospel Airplay No. 1 'Tap Into It (The Source).'
Timeline
2010: Jordan became a worship leader at Victory World Church in Norcross, Ga.
1995: 'This Is How We Do It' spent seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
2023-24: Spearman and Burrell topped Gospel Airplay with 'Tap Into It (The Source).'
Nov. 7: Chart dated when 'You Chose Me' reached No. 1.
Season Trajectory
The new No. 1 extends the Spearman-Burrell pairing's recent run on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart, following their 2023-24 chart-topper 'Tap Into It (The Source).' It also adds Montell Jordan to the list of R&B crossover artists earning gospel chart success.
Listeners can hear 'You Chose Me' on gospel radio stations that report to Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart. The chart position reflects airplay rather than sales, so availability depends on local gospel programming.
The takeaway
Chart success for gospel singles often depends on sustained radio airplay across many stations. Listeners who want to follow similar releases can track the Gospel Airplay chart each week.
Further reading
Explore more Religious music coverage for context on gospel chart trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Billboard.
