James Fortune and Monica's 'Trusting God' climbs to No.1 Advertising sign's Gospel Airplay chart (dated February 24). During the February 9-15 tracking week, the single grew 15% in plays, according to Luminate.
The song, which Fortune co-wrote with David Outing, is a record 10th Gospel Airplay No. It's from Fortune's seven-track EP Worthwhich was released last September.
“This year marks my 20th year of serving gospel music professionally,” says Fortune Advertising sign. “It's truly humbling to be blessed with another No. 1 radio airplay single.”
Fortune ties for his third consecutive Gospel Airplay No. 1, following Pastor Mike Jr.'s “Impossible,” which led for two frames last April, and his own “Never Let Me Down,” which dominated for two weeks on July. 2022.
A native of Richmond, Texas, Fortune first hit Gospel Airplay with “You Survived,” featuring his longtime backing group FIYA. The song hit No. 4 in June 2005, becoming his first of 17 top 10s. He first reigned with “I Trust You”, featuring FIYA, for 29 weeks beginning in August 2008 – the third largest order in chart history.
As for veteran R&B artist Monica (born Monica Denise Arnold in College Park, Ga.), “Trusting God” marks her second Gospel Airplay entry and second top 10 — both earned with Fortune. In 2012, Fortune and FIYA's “Hold On”, featuring Monica and Fred Hammond, reached No. 2.
“Working with Monica again was a way for both of us to impact lives with our faith,” Fortune says of “Trusting God.” “To see how this song has touched so many lives is something special. I'm thankful.”
Monica has scored three No. 1s, including eight top 10s, on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. She debuted with “Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days),” which reached No. 2 in 1995. In 1998-99, she led back-to-back singles with “The Boy Is Mine,” featuring Brandy, for 13 weeks, 'The First Night' (three weeks) and 'Angel of Mine' (four).
