‘How Far’ Goes The Distance

Tasha Layton (above) lands her second Christian Airplay No. 1 with “How Far.” In the week ending Oct. 2, the single drew 7.2 million audience impressions, according to Luminate. Layton, originally from Pauline, S.C., and now based in Nashville, co-wrote the song with AJ Pruis, Matthew West and her husband, Keith Everette Smith (who also serves as the track’s producer).

“I’ve been so inspired by the messages I’ve received about ‘Far,’ ” Layton says. “Listeners have told me their stories and how the song inspires them to reach out in compassion to those they love. I’m so grateful for the way that this song is motivating people.”

The track, from Layton’s album of the same name that arrived in May, follows “Look What You’ve Done,” which topped Christian Airplay for a week last December. Her other top 10 entry on the chart, “Into the Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK),” reached No. 9 in October 2020.