The Choir Room’s first radio single hits No. 1

The Choir Room’s debut radio single, “Love Never Fails (Featuring Fred Hammond),” reached No. 1 on both Mediabase and Billboard Gospel Airplay. The milestone comes as the group rolls out live events in Nashville and a Carnegie Hall performance in New York City in 2027. Why it matters: - The Choir Room is turning a debut radio release into a breakout gospel-airplay moment. - “Love Never Fails (Featuring Fred Hammond)” hit No. 1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Gospel Airplay charts. - The chart success strengthens the group’s profile ahead of a run of major gatherings in Nashville and New York City. What happened: - The Choir Room, led by songwriter and producer Dwan Hill, landed its first radio single at the top of gospel radio. - “Love Never Fails (Featuring Fred Hammond)” is the title track from The Choir Room’s Centricity Music debut album, Love Never Fails . - The album is available now on streaming and digital platforms through the company’s announcement . - ABC News featured The Choir Room around the chart milestone. The details: - The 11-song project includes guest appearances by Fred Hammond, nobigdyl., Emoni Wilkins, DeMarco Johnson, San Franklin, Leeland Mooring and others. - The album was recorded live during The Choir Room’s tour last year. - Dwan Hill said the No. 1 result was a dream come true and thanked choir members, musicians, songwriters and supporters. - Fred Hammond said the chart success reflects God’s faithfulness, unity in worship and radio support. - Hammond also said the result shows that choir music is not dead. Between the lines: - The Choir Room is using a chart win to reinforce a broader message that live choir music still has commercial and cultural reach. - The project mixes Christian, gospel and worship artists, which broadens its audience beyond a single lane of church music. - The live recording format gives the release a communal feel that matches the group’s brand and gathering model. What’s next: - The Choir Room will hold gatherings in Nashville on Aug. 10 and Nov. 16. - A New York City “CHOIR ROOM EXPERIENCE” is scheduled for Feb. 19-22, 2027. - The event includes a Feb. 21 performance at Carnegie Hall led by Dwan Hill, Fred Hammond and Brooke Ligertwood. - Tickets for the evening concert go on sale Sept. 1 at Carnegie Hall . - Participants can register to join the “Onstage Choir” for the three-day event at event registration . - Fans can join the email list at choirisback.com to get RSVP updates. The bottom line: - The Choir Room’s debut single is not just charting — it is setting up a larger national push built around live choir experiences, major collaborators and one of the most famous stages in the country.