Reception
Released on November 26, 1996, The Preacher's Wife Original Soundtrack Album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on the issue dated December 14, 1996, selling 90,500 units in the first week.[8] On its second week, the album jumped to number four on the chart with the Greatest Gainer mark, and the following week reached number three, which was the album's peak position.[9][10] The album also debuted at number eight on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, and in three weeks later, peaked at the number one and remained there for two weeks, becoming her fourth number one album on the chart.[11][12] It stayed for a total of 38 weeks, 49 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and the Top R&B Albums chart respectively.[11][13]
In addition, The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack was more successful on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart than on any other chart. The album debuted straight at number one on the chart and spent 26 consecutive weeks at the top from December 14, 1996 to June 7, 1997. It remained on the chart for 117 weeks.[14][15] Eventually the album became number one gospel album on the 1997 Billboard Top Gospel Albums year-end chart and also "Best-selling gospel recording" by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) in 1996-1997.[16][17] It was certified 3× Platinum for shipping 3 million copies in the United States alone by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on June 30, 1998.[18] According to the Nielsen SoundScan, as of 2012, the gospel album has sold 2,627,000 copies in the United States alone.[2]
Music critics saw a more emotionally engaged side of Houston, particularly with the soundtrack’s gospel offerings. “For the first time in her 12-year recording career, Houston sounds genuinely moved by her material. Early on she stumbles through the Annie Lennox-penned "Step By Step," but the presence of the Georgia Mass Choir on six subsequent tracks melts her frosty reserve,” People magazine wrote.[19]
Charts
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Year-end charts
Chart (1996) |
Position |
Swedish Albums Chart[36] |
78 |
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Certifications and sales
Region |
Provider |
Certification (sales thresholds) |
Sales/shipments |
Canada |
CRIA |
Platinum[39] |
100,000+ |
Europe |
IFPI |
Platinum[40] |
1,000,000+ |
Italy |
FIMI |
Gold[41] |
50,000+ |
Japan |
RIAJ |
Platinum |
250,000 |
Spain |
AFYVE |
Gold[42] |
50,000 |
Sweden |
IFPI |
Gold[43] |
50,000 |
Switzerland |
IFPI |
Gold[44] |
25,000 |
United Kingdom |
BPI |
Silver[45] |
60,000 |
United States |
RIAA |
3× Platinum[46] |
3,112,000[47]/ 3,000,000 |
Worldwide |
5,500,000[2][48] |
Accolades
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Awards
The NARM Best Seller Awards
Trumpet Awards
Trumpet Awards, the awards are intended to honor blacks who, through consistency and longevity, have inspired others and have achieved success in their chosen professions or careers.[66]
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- 1 2 Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart listing for the week of June 7, 1997. Billboard. June 7, 1997. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
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