What Exactly is Contemporary Christian Music?
Throughout history, Christian music is a term used to describe music meant to express a personal or community based belief that focuses on Jesus, God, and the Christian faith itself. In more contemporary terms, popular Christian music is a genre that includes many sounds, styles, and rhythm — from spiritual rock and religious pop songs to R&B music and Black gospel. Though most Christian music singles are only played on Christian music stations, there are some top artists who have managed to cross over into more mainstream, secular music, like Flyleaf.
Christian music serves a great purpose and even greater inspiration to its listeners; through music, stars have reached out to faithful listeners of all backgrounds and encourage all to share in God’s love. Listed below are some top Christian music singers with songs and singles that are still very popular today. According to Belief Net, many of these Christian music artists and stars “act as role models for Christians everywhere… living out their values by spreading the Gospel.”
Some Popular Christian Singers with Top Songs and Singles
Yolanda Adams:
Yolanda Adams is a well known and talented Christian music singer who holds the esteemed title as the “First Lady of Modern Gospel.” Adams’ music blends gospel and R&B genres with Christian themes, which have all proved to be very popular. Some of her top singles, like “Be Blessed” in 2006 and “Victory” in 2007, have earned this Christian artist nationwide recognition through an American Music Award.
Casting Crowns:
Casting Crowns has the honor of being one of the most top selling Christian bands in all of history. They are known to be proud of their contributions to music ministry and continue to tour the world with sold-out concerts, playing loved Christian pop songs from many of their popular albums, like “Lifesong.”
Switchfoot:
Switchfoot is a popular and well-known Christian band which has been successful in crossing over Christian music to other genres — their songs can often be heard on both Christian and mainstream radio stations. One of Switchfoot’s most famous albums is their 2003 album, “The Beautiful Letdown,” which has sold more than 2.5 million copies with hit singles like “Dare You to Move.”
Amy Grant:
Amy Grant is a renowned Christian pop singer known for her moving lyrics and talented voice. Her status as a Christian music icon began in 1991 with her genre crossover album Hearts in Motion. Popular hit singles like “Baby, Baby” and “Every Heartbeat” helped this star become one of the best Christian music artists ever, selling well over 25 million copies.
Flyleaf:
As mentioned above, Flyleaf is a popular Christian rock band whose powerful lyrics and heavy rock beat have found them a wide fan base. A great boon for both Christian music and Christian music lovers everywhere is that the genre is becoming more popular across other musical genres — even spreading to top games. The hit game Guitar Hero III, for example, “features Flyleaf in the Legends of Rock Companion Pack,” shares Today’s Christian Music.
Why You Should Consider Listening to Christian Music
Whether you already listen to Christian music or not, now is a great time to try out listening to some top Christian music artists, songs, and singles. Listening to the hits of Christian singers is an interesting and enjoyable way to live out one’s faith and pray to God through song. Due to the diversity and popularity of Christian music and its crossover into other genres like rock, pop, and gospel, everyone can find a particular niche or genre of Christian music they love.
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