Eight No. 1 singles. Eight consecutive trips to the top of the Billboard Gospel National Airplay chart. For Pastor Mike Jr., the numbers alone tell a remarkable story, but the music behind them tells an even deeper one.
The Birmingham, Alabama-based pastor, artist and cultural force has earned yet another chart milestone with his latest single, Turn It Around, which has now claimed the No. 1 position on the Billboard Gospel National Airplay chart, marking his eighth career leader on that tally. The achievement also extends what is already one of the most consistent winning streaks in contemporary Gospel music.
A message that arrived at the right moment
Turn It Around carries a straightforward but resonant declaration: that faith has the power to reverse even the most impossible-looking circumstances. It is a message that has found its audience quickly, spreading across radio stations, church services and digital streaming platforms since its release, connecting with listeners who are looking for something to hold onto in uncertain times.
The song has also topped the Mediabase Gospel chart, giving it a rare double No. 1 distinction that reflects just how broadly its message has landed across the Gospel radio landscape.
A historic run in Gospel music
Pastor Mike Jr., known widely by his initials PMJ, has now scored 8 consecutive No. 1 singles on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart, a run that began turning heads with his 2020 breakout hit B!G, which was ultimately recognized as Billboard’s No. 1 Gospel Airplay Song of that entire year. Since then, he has not relinquished his grip on the top of the chart…