Gospel Top 20: Kirk Franklin's "Love Theory" leads this week

The NAGO Gospel Top 20 for the week of November 2, 2026, opens with Kirk Franklin's "Love Theory." Each week, this chart highlights 20 tracks chosen from a selection of 112 worship songs from various regions around the world.

This week's selection

1. Kirk Franklin — "Love Theory" (2019, United States)
2. Tamela Mann — "Take Me to the King (feat. Kirk Franklin)" (2012, United States, album "Best Days")
3. Travis Greene — "Made A Way" (2015, United States, album "The Hill")
4. Maverick City Music — "Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine)" (2021, United States)
5. Joyous Celebration — "Wenzile" (2018, Africa, album "Joyous Celebration 22: All For You (Live)")
6. Joe Mettle — "Give Me Oil" (2024, Africa)
7. Sébastien Corn — "Chroma No. 1: Apaise mon ame" (2019, France)
8. CeCe Winans — "Believe For It" (2021, United States)
9. Joe Mettle — "Jesus, My Everything" (2026, Africa, album "Dreams, Revelations & Moments")
10. Sébastien Corn — "Viens Saint-Esprit" (2024, France)
11. Barak — "La Tierra Canta" (2016, Dominican Republic, album "Generación Radical")
12. Redimi2 — "Be Alright" (2020, Dominican Republic)
13. Redimi2 — "Todo Va a Estar Bien" (2020, Dominican Republic, album "20/20")
14. JERMAINE EDWARDS — "Beautiful Day (Thank You for Sunshine)" (2023, Caribbean)
15. Carlene Davis — "Stealing Love" (1984, Caribbean, album "Reggae Lasting Love Songs")
16. Dena Mwana — "Never Leave Me" (2021, France, album "Roots")
17. Chevelle Franklyn — "No Foreign God" (2017, Caribbean)
18. Wiliadel Denervil — "M'ap Viv Pou Ou" (2020, Haiti)
19. Julien Janvier — "Ann Chante" (2013, Haiti, album "Best of Julien Janvier")
20. Spencer Brutus — "Lakay Ou" (2024, Haiti, album "Aktive Puisans Ou")

From one era to another

The selection spans the years 1984 to 2026: the oldest track is Carlene Davis — "Stealing Love," released in 1984, and the most recent is Joe Mettle — "Jesus, My Everything," released in 2026.

The complete chart, including album covers and listening options, can be found on the NAGO Gospel Top 20 page.