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Sandi Patty’s “The Voice I Have Now” Hits No. 1 on iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart


Published: Aug 28, 2026 09:01 PM EDT

Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Sandi Patty is celebrating a major milestone with her return to new music. Her latest single, "The Voice I Have Now," has reached No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel Songs chart, marking a strong response to her first new music in more than a decade.

Released through Stylos Records / Gaither Music Group, the song also climbed to No. 12 on the iTunes Overall Songs chart following its release last week.

The new single has received additional exposure across major streaming platforms, appearing on playlists including Spotify's All New Christian & Gospel and Apple Music's New in Christian, as well as Gaither Today's Hits on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and Pandora.

"The Voice I Have Now" arrives during Patty's 70th birthday year and reflects on the perspective that comes with experience while looking ahead to a new season. Rather than simply revisiting the past, the song celebrates the confidence and wisdom that come with the years while embracing what lies ahead.

The release has also attracted coverage from outlets including Religion News Service, CCM Magazine, RFD-TV, and Tim Dillinger's God's Music Is My Life.

Sandi Patty Returns to the Grand Ole Opry

Patty's new musical chapter will continue this fall when she returns to the Grand Ole Opry on October 11. The performance will mark her first appearance on the legendary stage in many years.

Fans can listen to "The Voice I Have Now" and watch the official music video as Patty celebrates both a successful new release and her return to live performance.

A Legacy in Christian and Gospel Music

Few voices in Christian music have achieved the level of recognition enjoyed by Sandi Patty. During a career spanning nearly five decades, she has earned five GRAMMY Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, and 40 GMA Dove Awards, including 11 consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year honors.

With more than 30 albums, three RIAA Platinum certifications, and five Gold certifications, Patty has built a lasting legacy through songs such as "Love in Any Language," "Via Dolorosa," "In the Name of the Lord," "Another Time, Another Place," and "We Shall Behold Him."

She was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and named an Indiana Living Legend in 2007.

Now, with "The Voice I Have Now" reaching the top of the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart, Patty is proving that her distinctive voice and message continue to connect with listeners in a new generation.

 

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