Eight is not a number you stumble into. It is a number you earn - one release at a time, one chart cycle at a time, over six years of consistent gospel ministry set to music.
Pastor Mike Jr., widely known as PMJ, has officially scored his eighth No. 1 single on the Billboard Gospel National Airplay chart. His latest single "Turn It Around" topped both the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart and the Mediabase Gospel Radio chart, cementing him as one of the most consistently dominant forces in contemporary gospel music today.
The announcement was confirmed on April 28, 2026 - and the gospel community has been celebrating ever since.
8 - Billboard No. 1 singles
28x - Stellar Award winner
2 - Chart toppers in 2026
#1 Billboard & Mediabase Gospel
What "Turn It Around" is about
"Turn It Around" is exactly what its title suggests - a bold, church-ready declaration of trust in God's ability to reverse any situation. The song has quickly become a staple on gospel radio stations, in Sunday services, and across digital platforms since its release.
"No matter what it looks like, God has the power to turn any situation around." - Pastor Mike Jr., on the meaning behind the song
The chorus - "God's gon' turn it around. He's gon' turn it around" - has reportedly inspired widespread response from listeners sharing personal testimonies online, with many pointing to the song as a soundtrack for their own seasons of waiting and trusting God through difficulty.
Eight consecutive No. 1s - what that actually means
PMJ's chart run is not by accident. Dubbed "The New King of Urban Inspiration," his streak began with his 2020 breakout "B!G," which was named Billboard's No. 1 Gospel Airplay Song of the year. Every single release since has reached the top of the chart - a record of consistency that is genuinely rare in any music genre, let alone gospel.
As Senior Pastor of Rock City Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and founder of Rock City Media Group, PMJ operates at the intersection of ministry and media in a way few artists have managed to sustain. His chart success is not just a music industry story - it reflects the reach of a pastor whose congregation extends well beyond any single church building.
"Reaching No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts is a powerful testament to his anointing, hard work, and the message behind the music." - Tracey Artis, founder of I Hear Music
What's next for PMJ
Beyond radio, Pastor Mike Jr. is set to perform on the One Voyage cruise departing from Miami on October 26, 2026 - an event bringing together gospel and R&B artists for a celebration of faith, culture, and community aboard the Resilient Lady.
Eight No. 1 singles is not just a chart milestone - it is a ministry milestone. Every time "Turn It Around" plays on a radio station, in a car, or through a church speaker, it is delivering a message that God is still in the business of redemption. That kind of consistency in both craft and calling is worth celebrating.
"Turn It Around" is available now on all streaming platforms. Follow Pastor Mike Jr. at @PastorMikeJr across social media.
