NASHVILLE, Tenn. / LONDON, England. (JULY 31, 2026) UK singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has earned her first Official UK No. 1 as "Give Me Joy" tops the Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart. The milestone marks Limebear's first No. 1 on an Official UK Chart, her highest UK chart position to date, and her first No. 1 as a solo artist. The single is also finding broader audiences, climbing to No. 2 of the UK iTunes All Genres Songs Chart, alongside artists including Taylor Swift, Sam Fender, BTS and Olivia Rodrigo. Continuing to branch out, the song debuted at No. 6 on the UK Singles Download Chart.

Released on July 24 as Limebear's first single with Decca Records, "Give Me Joy" has quickly connected with listeners across the UK. Inspired by the beloved British hymn Oil In My Lamp, "Give Me Joy" reimagines a familiar chorus with new verses and melodies, offering a fresh expression of hope rooted in timeless truth. The song quickly resonated with listeners after becoming a favorite during Limebear's live worship gatherings. Seeing the song's chart success so far indicates the growing reach of contemporary Christian music in the UK and around the world.

Inspired by the beloved British hymn Oil In My Lamp, "Give Me Joy" reimagines a familiar chorus with new verses and melodies, offering a fresh expression of hope rooted in timeless truth. The song quickly resonated with listeners after becoming a favorite during Limebear's live worship gatherings and making its official debut through Decca.

"I'm absolutely thrilled that 'Give Me Joy' is number one on the UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart!" shares Limebear. "Christian music has such a beautiful place in our culture. It speaks hope into everyday life, lifts our eyes beyond ourselves and points us to Jesus. There is so much incredible Christian and Gospel music coming out of the UK right now, and I feel so grateful to be part of it. It's a real honour to know this song is putting a spring in people's steps up and down the country, and I'm praying it continues to bring joy!"

The achievement marks another career milestone for Limebear, whose previous successes include a five-week Billboard Christian Airplay No. 1 in 2020 as a featured artist alongside Matt Maher, a Top 40 Billboard Christian Airplay debut with "Love Song", featuring One Sonic Society, in 2018, and a Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart appearance with "Rest On Us" in 2022.

The Official Charts are the UK's official and trusted weekly measure of the nation's most popular music, reflecting consumption across streaming, downloads, and sales.

"Give Me Joy" is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

ABOUT ELLE LIMEBEAR: Elle Limebear is a British artist, songwriter and worship leader whose music has amassed more than 150 million streams globally. Writing music and leading worship since her teenage years, she has gone on to perform across five continents, appear at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall and complete sold-out UK headline tours. Based in Brighton with her husband, Tom, and their three children, Elle's artistry is shaped by faith, personal growth and motherhood. Despite more than a decade of international touring, she remains deeply connected to her British roots and passionate about enriching the musical faith landscape at home, creating songs that journey with people through everyday life in the UK and beyond.Elle has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, received a GMA Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year, won multiple Step FWD Awards, and been featured on BBC One, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio 5 Live. For more information, follow her on socials and on her website: https://www.ellelimebear.co.uk/

ABOUT ELLE LIMEBEAR: Elle Limebear is a British artist, songwriter and worship leader whose music has amassed more than 150 million streams globally. Writing music and leading worship since her teenage years, she has gone on to perform across five continents, appear at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall and complete sold-out UK headline tours. Based in Brighton with her husband, Tom, and their three children, Elle's artistry is shaped by faith, personal growth and motherhood. Despite more than a decade of international touring, she remains deeply connected to her British roots and passionate about enriching the musical faith landscape at home, creating songs that journey with people through everyday life in the UK and beyond.

Elle has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, received a GMA Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year, won multiple Step FWD Awards, and been featured on BBC One, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio 5 Live. For more information, follow her on socials and on her website: https://www.ellelimebear.co.uk/

For more info on Elle Limebear, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

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