Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude” Soars to No. 1 on Digital Song Sales Chart Following Moving Charlie Kirk Memorial Performance

Brandon Lake's powerful worship anthem "Gratitude" has surged to the top of the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart, reclaiming the No. 1 spot after a deeply emotional performance at the recent public memorial service for Charlie Kirk. The milestone marks Lake's second leader on the all-genre sales chart, following his earlier hit "Hard Fought Hallelujah."

According to Billboard, "Gratitude" also rocketed up the Christian Streaming Songs chart, climbing 7-3 after a 39% increase in streams to 5.1 million. The resurgence underscores the lasting resonance of the song, which has already become a staple in modern worship and a fan favorite at Lake's live shows.

The momentum extended beyond Lake's hit, as several other songs performed at the memorial also experienced dramatic boosts:

• Chris Tomlin's "Holy Forever" reentered at No. 2 with 6,000 copies sold - a 1,229% jump.

• Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship's "The Blessing (Live)" returned at No. 3, selling 5,000 copies - an astonishing 1,731% increase.

• Tomlin's classic "How Great Is Our God" (2011 version) debuted at No. 10 with 1,000 copies sold.

The collective impact highlights the unifying power of worship music in moments of national reflection. Lake's decision to pause mid-performance at the memorial and allow the audience to sing the refrain of "Gratitude" created one of the service's most unforgettable moments - one that clearly translated into extraordinary listener response in the days that followed.

Brandon Lake, a Grammy Award-winning artist and worship leader, has become one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary Christian music. With multiple chart-topping hits and anthems sung in churches worldwide, Lake continues to bridge personal faith with collective worship experiences that resonate far beyond sanctuary walls.

 

 

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