INDEPENDENT ARTIST JOSIAH QUEEN'S ALBUM THE PRODIGAL DEBUTS AT NO. 1 THE BILLBOARD TOP CHRISTIAN ALBUMS CHART
LARGEST STREAMING DEBUT OF ANY NEW CHRISTIAN ARTIST
2024/06/14.JosiahQueenDebutAlbumHitsNo1onBillboardTopChristianAlbumsChart.asp NEWS SOURCE: Merge PR June 14, 2024
NASHVILLE, TENN. (JUNE 14, 2024) Newcomer Josiah Queen makes history with his debut album, The Prodigal, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Not only did it top the charts, but it was also the biggest album streaming debut by a new artist in CCM history with an incredible 6.6 million global streams.
As an independent musician, Josiah Queen is a testament to the power of dedication and the resonance of a harmonious melody with a global audience reaching 125M total streams. The title track "The Prodigal" has amassed more than 46M global streams with over 50M views on social content utilizing the track. This song is climbing the radio chart and was Apple Music's Top 100 Songs in 2023. Queen was also named one of Amazon's Breakthrough Artists to Watch in 2024. His music reaches more than 2.2M monthly Spotify listeners as his songs are included on multiple genre playlists across the platform.
“It’s been surreal to see the response to The Prodigal,” Josiah Queen tells Billboard. “It’s wild to me that these songs which I wrote in my living room and bedroom have made their way to people all over the world. My hope is that the album leads people closer to God.”
Queen continues to grow and impact the church and global music audiences. His journey, crafted with faith-filled lyrics and heartfelt melodies, is an anthem of authenticity and devotion that's resonated with fans of all ages. Completing his first-ever headline tour, Queen sold out all 24 dates. He will be joining Forrest Frank for his summer tour with dates announced this week before he heads out on a new fall tour. He will also make his Grand Ole Opry debut this summer on July 2nd.
Josiah Queen is co-managed by Hyphen Media Group and Mad Jack Management. For more information, Follow Queen on his socials and visit https://www.josiahqueen.com/
This Thursday, October 15
SINGLES Anberlin TRENCHES (feat. Switchfoot) - Single [Equal Vision]
This Friday, October 16
ALBUMS Alexander Pappas and The Lofi Christian HINDSIGHT (independent) Josh Baldwin Worth Everything [Bethel] Grace Frances Clothed with Dignity (independent) Jamie MacDonald Jamie MacDonald (The Deluxe Album) [Capitol CMG] Northview Worship Awaken to Wonder (Live From the Conservatory) [BEC] Jenna Raine Jeans, Boys & Jesus (Deluxe) [Warner] Unteachers Under Bright Sadness [Rottweiler]
SINGLES Riley Clemmons For The Boy - Single [Capitol CMG] Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Holy Barz (ft. TNV & Bill B.) - Single [Syntax] The Dryes Mud Room - Single (independent) EJ Swavv Nineveh? - Single [Syntax] PEABOD Ooh! - Single (independent) Charly Perry In the Middle - Single [Gotee] Slow Salvation Wait Around Another Day - Single [Velvet Blue] Vineyard Worship & Dreaming The Impossible I Follow Jesus (Disciple) - Single [Vineyard Worship UK]
Next Friday, October 23
ALBUMS Alex Henry Foster The Fragile Beauty (Of New Morning Hopes) [Hopeful Tragedy] Future of Forestry untitled (independent) Galactic Cowboys What Planet Are You From? (independent) Josiah Queen Damascus Road [Capitol CMG] The Sean Coleman Project Apropos of Nothing (independent) We The Kingdom Soon The Streets Of Gold [Capitol CMG]
SINGLES Biscuits x albion. dawn - Single (independent) Hillside Recording & Addy Prado Joyful Joyful - Single (independent) Mountains in the Sea My Burden Is Light - Single [Dream] Jordan Rowe If Jesus Lived In My Hometown - Single [Tape Room / Capitol CMG] Tommis & Company Your Name Is Jesus (Acoustic) - Single (independent)
Jordan Rowe Signs Label Deal with Capitol Christian Music Group and Tape Room Music
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Anberlin TRENCHES (feat. Switchfoot) - Single [Equal Vision]
