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The 50 most-read contemporary christian artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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200 artists are ranked in contemporary christian. The biggest move was Julianna Zobrist, up 50 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Amy GrantAugusta · United States | 89,005 | 0 |
02 | Lisa WhelchelLittlefield · United States | 28,235 | +9 |
03 | Phil WickhamSan Diego · United States | 23,768 | +2 |
04 | for KING & COUNTRYNashville · United States | 21,735 | +2 |
05 | Forrest FrankUnited States | 20,126 | -2 |
06 | Michael TaitWashington, D.C. · United States | 20,036 | +7 |
07 | Gary ChapmanWaurika · United States | 19,117 | -5 |
08 | Lauren DaigleLafayette · United States | 18,746 | -4 |
09 | Brandon LakeDallas · United States | 18,264 | -2 |
10 | B.J. ThomasHugo · United States | 17,691 | -1 |
11 | Israel HoughtonOceanside · United States | 17,512 | +6 |
12 | Debby BooneHackensack · United States | 17,415 | -4 |
13 | Rebecca St. JamesSydney · Australia | 17,377 | -3 |
14 | tobyMacFairfax · United States | 14,311 | -2 |
15 | Josiah QueenClearwater · United States | 13,589 | -1 |
16 | Michael W. SmithKenova · United States | 12,974 | +2 |
17 | Jeremy CampLafayette · United States | 12,385 | +13 |
18 | Keith GreenSheepshead Bay · United States | 11,950 | +11 |
19 | Natalie GrantSeattle · United States | 11,253 | +16 |
20 | Anne WilsonLexington · United States | 11,125 | +1 |
21 | Tauren WellsBattle Creek · United States | 10,623 | +18 |
22 | MercyMeUnited States | 10,460 | 0 |
23 | Bart MillardGreenville · United States | 10,286 | +3 |
24 | NewsboysMooloolaba · Australia | 10,240 | -5 |
25 | Elevation WorshipCharlotte · United States | 10,040 | +2 |
26 | Steven Curtis ChapmanPaducah · United States | 9,526 | -11 |
27 | Chris TomlinGrand Saline · United States | 9,362 | -12 |
28 | CrowderUnited States | 8,539 | +10 |
29 | Rich MullinsRichmond · United States | 8,384 | -9 |
30 | MandisaCitrus Heights · United States | 7,990 | -2 |
31 | Julianna ZobristOrlando · United States | 7,579 | +50 |
32 | Jordan SmithWhitley County · United States | 7,553 | -8 |
33 | Sandi PattyOklahoma City · United States | 7,009 | -2 |
34 | Stacie OrricoSeattle · United States | 6,746 | -11 |
35 | CarmanTrenton · United States | 6,380 | -3 |
36 | Hillsong WorshipSydney · Australia | 6,371 | -11 |
37 | Peter FurlerMcLaren Vale · Australia | 6,092 | -1 |
38 | MŌRIAHUnited States | 5,919 | +12 |
39 | Donnie McClurkinCopiague · United States | 5,438 | +7 |
40 | Kari JobeWaco · United States | 5,380 | 0 |
41 | Steve TaylorBrawley · United States | 5,203 | +13 |
42 | Casting CrownsDaytona Beach · United States | 4,723 | -1 |
43 | Jars of ClayGreenville · United States | 4,622 | -10 |
44 | Matt MaherNewfoundland and Labrador · Canada | 4,485 | +1 |
45 | Matthew WestDowners Grove · United States | 4,338 | -8 |
46 | Danny GokeyMilwaukee · United States | 4,292 | -12 |
47 | Michael OmartianEvanston · United States | 4,225 | 0 |
48 | Michael EnglishUnited States | 4,166 | +3 |
49 | Bethel MusicRedding · United States | 3,959 | -5 |
50 | Cory AsburyFort Lauderdale · United States | 3,788 | -2 |
87 | Kim HillStarkville · United States | 1,924 | +114 |
157 | Kellie LoderBadger · Canada | 791 | +59 |
136 | Riley ClemmonsNashville · United States | 979 | +37 |
159 | Bernie HermsLondon · Canada | 762 | +35 |
138 | Todd DulaneyMaywood · United States | 969 | +34 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.