Donald Lawrence Earns Seventh Gospel Airplay No. 1 With “Words” Featuring Blanche McAllister

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning choir master and producer Donald Lawrence celebrates his seventh career Billboard Gospel Airplay No. 1 as "Words" rises from No. 2 to No. 1 this week, marking another milestone in his storied career. The track, credited to Donald Lawrence Presents Music + Arts Global featuring Blanche McAllister, experienced a 6% gain in plays, sealing its place at the top of the chart.
Recorded live during the Music + Arts Global event in Stockholm, Sweden this past May, "Words" reflects Lawrence's continued commitment to blending musical excellence with ministry. The annual three-day seminar offers classes, workshops, and discussions on the history and future of gospel music, drawing participants from around the world.
Lawrence's latest triumph joins a distinguished list of his previous Gospel Airplay No. 1 hits, including:
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The Blessing of Abraham - 18 weeks at No. 1 (2006)
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Encourage Yourself
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Back II Eden
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The Gift
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Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus) feat. Le'Andria Johnson - No. 1 (2019)
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In Him There Is No Sorrow with Twinkie Clark & Yolanda Adams - No. 1 (April 2024)
"Words" now stands as his seventh No. 1, reaffirming Lawrence's enduring influence and creative leadership in gospel music.
Listen to "Words" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTJKSkWK8RY
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