{"id":196161,"date":"2026-04-13T23:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/196161\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T23:35:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:35:06","slug":"josiah-queens-demons-hits-no-1-on-billboard-chart-marking-breakout-moment-for-rising-christian-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/196161\/","title":{"rendered":"Josiah Queen\u2019s \u201cDemons\u201d Hits No. 1 on Billboard Chart, Marking Breakout Moment for Rising Christian Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Josiah Queen continues his rapid rise in Christian music as his hit single &#8220;Demons&#8221; claims the No. 1 spot on Billboard&#8217;s Top Gabb Music Songs chart for March 2026. The milestone marks Queen&#8217;s first chart-topping achievement on the Gabb ranking and signals a defining moment in what has quickly become one of the most compelling breakout stories in faith-based music this year.<\/p>\n<p>The chart, developed through Billboard&#8217;s partnership with Gabb Wireless, tracks streaming activity on the Gabb Music platform, a curated service designed specifically for younger audiences. Within that space, &#8220;Demons&#8221; has stood out not only for its musical appeal but also for its message-offering an honest, faith-centered reflection on struggle, identity, and spiritual warfare.<\/p>\n<p>Since its release in January, &#8220;Demons&#8221; has shown steady and impressive growth. It debuted at No. 4 despite being released midway through the month, climbed to No. 2 in February, and now secures the top position for March.  The song&#8217;s trajectory reflects both strong listener engagement and a growing connection with audiences drawn to its vulnerable yet hope-filled narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Billboard reports that &#8220;Demons&#8221; is only the second explicitly religious track to reach No. 1 on the Top Gabb Music Songs chart, following Forrest Frank&#8217;s &#8220;Your Way&#8217;s Better.&#8221; Beyond the Gabb platform, the single has also made a major impact on Billboard&#8217;s Top Christian Songs chart, where it peaked at No. 2 and has remained within the top five-further underscoring its cross-platform resonance.<\/p>\n<p>Queen&#8217;s success extends well beyond a single track. He placed three songs on the March chart, tying with NF for the most entries that month. &#8220;Dusty Bibles&#8221; reached No. 7, while &#8220;Judas&#8221; debuted at No. 17 following its March 20 release.  This multi-song presence points to a broader body of work that is gaining traction, not just a one-off hit.<\/p>\n<p>Emerging as one of the most authentic new voices in Christian music, Josiah Queen has built his growing fanbase through raw storytelling, stripped-back production, and a bold willingness to address real-life struggles through a lens of faith. His music often explores themes of repentance, identity in Christ, and the tension between brokenness and redemption-elements that have resonated strongly with younger listeners seeking both honesty and hope.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many artists who arrive with polished industry backing, Queen&#8217;s rise has been marked by a grassroots, organic connection with fans. His ability to translate deeply personal spiritual battles into relatable songs has positioned him as a voice for a generation navigating faith in a complex cultural moment.<\/p>\n<p>With &#8220;Demons&#8221; now sitting at No. 1 and multiple songs charting simultaneously, Josiah Queen is not only having a breakthrough moment-he is establishing himself as a lasting presence in the Christian music landscape. As his audience continues to grow, so too does the impact of his message: that even in the midst of struggle, freedom and transformation are possible through faith.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Josiah Queen continues his rapid rise in Christian music as his hit single &#8220;Demons&#8221; claims the No. 1&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":128421,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[9,24,63,122,124,123],"class_list":{"0":"post-196161","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-queens","8":"tag-new-york","9":"tag-new-york-city","10":"tag-nyc","11":"tag-queens","12":"tag-queens-headlines","13":"tag-queens-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=196161"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/196161\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/128421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=196161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=196161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=196161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}