Tina Campbell Scores First Solo Billboard Gospel Airplay No. 1 With ‘Pray for Me

Tina Campbell, known for her role in the Grammy-winning duo Mary Mary, has achieved her first solo chart-topper on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart (dated Jan. 18) with her single “Pray for Me”. The track climbed two spots to secure the top position, driven by a 9% increase in plays during the Jan. 3-9 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The single, co-written by Campbell and R.L. Jones Jr., who also produced it, will appear on her highly anticipated upcoming album, Testify, slated for release later this year.

Reflecting on her milestone, Campbell shared with Billboard, “I prayed that the song would have great reach so that it could encourage folks that pray, as well as others that need prayer. Thank you to everyone who prayed for me.”

A Look Back at Tina’s Solo Success

While this is Campbell’s first No. 1 as a solo artist, she has had notable success on the Gospel Airplay chart with previous entries:

• “Too Hard Not To” reached No. 12 in 2018.
• Her debut solo track, “Destiny,” peaked at No. 13 in 2015.
• Other charted hits include “Speak the Word” (No. 15, 2016, featuring Teddy Campbell), “Come to Jesus” (No. 22, 2017, with William McDowell), and “We Livin” (No. 15, 2018).

Mary Mary’s Chart Legacy

As half of Mary Mary, Campbell has seen tremendous chart success. The duo has three No. 1s and nine top 10 hits on the Gospel Airplay chart. Notable highlights include:

• “God in Me” (featuring Kierra Sheard), which ruled for seven weeks in 2009.
• “Heaven,” their debut entry, dominated for 15 weeks in 2005.
• Their latest No. 1 came in 2020 as featured artists on PJ Morton’s “All in His Plan“ alongside Le’Andria Johnson.

Tina Campbell’s latest achievement not only marks a significant milestone in her solo career but also cements her influence and legacy in gospel music. Fans eagerly await the release of her new album, Testify, which promises more uplifting and inspiring music.

Source: Billboard Chart Beat

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