SR Gospel: Hezekiah Walker TEN Weeks at No.1, Plus This Week's Top 10 Songs

Date: 05/17/09 | Newsroom
Filed under: Gospel, Hezekiah Walker

Hezekiah Walker & LFC's inspirational song "Souled Out" has just earned its tenth week atop the Gospel airplay charts !

"Souled Out," featured on the 2008 album of the same name, was recorded live at the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in Bensalem, PA full of energy and praise. Produced by Donald Lawrence, the album covers everything from high energy anthems to soul stirring ballads with appearances from Shawn McLemore and Ricardo Sanchez.

After thirty-three weeks on the chart, "Souled Out" remains at no.1 this week, followed by Donald Lawrence's latest "Back II Eden" (no.2).

In related news, BET has revealed its nominees for Best Gospel Artist. Mary Mary, Smokie Norful, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Regina Belle, and Shirley Caesar are among those nominated.

The BET Awards 09' are slated to air Sunday, June 28 Live! from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.

This Week's Top 10 Gospel Singles
(according to the weekly Gospel National Airplay chart)

1. "Souled Out" Hezekiah Walker & LFC (six weeks at no. 1)
2. "Back II Eden" Donald Lawrence & Co.
3. "It Ain't Over (Until GOD Says It's Over)" Maurette Brown-Clark
4. "Praise Him In Advance" Marvin Sapp
5. "Peace & Favor Rest On Us" Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers
6. "I Trust You" James Fortune & FIYA
7. "God In Me" Mary Mary feat. Kierra Kiki Sheard
8. "Justified" Smokie Norful
9. "Wait On The Lord" Donnie McClurkin feat. Karen Clark Sheard
10. "Praise Him Now" Kierra Sheard

Inspirational Song of the Week: "Striving" - Dave Hollister