CCM

“The lawsuit comes in the wake of the ongoing controversy surrounding sexual misconduct allegations against Michael Tait, the former frontman of the band.” - C.Leaders

“As the Michael Tait scandal grows, it’s becoming clear the industry gave cover for predators.” - World

“The genre is rising in mainstream popularity.” - NPR

“The April 20 episode of ‘American Idol’ will be a three-hour ‘Songs of Faith’ special, where all 20 contestants perform worship and gospel songs in primetime.” - CPost

“one of America’s largest Christian media companies, has announced the sale of its remaining Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) stations for $80 million, signaling the end of an era for the broadcaster’s long-running ‘Fish’ brand.” - CPost

“Christian music is having a moment. In the first half of 2024, it was the fourth fastest-growing music genre, fueled by surprisingly large gains among younger listeners.” - TGC

“Pop culture and the pop style of music in general has infiltrated and reshaped much of the thinking, writing, arranging, and performing of Christian music, even within much of ‘conservative’ Christianity.” - Taigen Joos

“Some traditions work to refocus on theological distinctives in their music as worship megahits take over.” - CToday

“50,000 Catholics gathered for the National Eucharistic Congress…. Catholic bishops and other worshippers in the stands, hands raised in worship like Pentecostals, singing ‘How Great Is Our God,’ ….Others included ‘Way Maker,’ ‘Build My Life,’ ‘Come to the Altar’ and ‘Praise,’ the latest hit from Elevation” - RNS

“when I hear someone say, ‘Contemporary worship music all sounds the same,’ I think of my music history students and wonder if that person simply doesn’t like the music very much.” - CToday