But the Easter special was a reminder of how the church influences mainstream music. At the time, American Idol was in its eighth season, and it was the singular singing competition in the burgeoning ...

With corporate consolidation in worship music, more entities are invested in the songs sung on Sunday mornings. How will their financial incentives shape the church? When worship leader Jonathan ...

Worship music in 2026 is more diverse, collaborative, and emotionally resonant than ever, blending gospel, contemporary ...

(RNS) — A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you. (RNS) — On Easter Sunday, the ...

Pilgrims cheer as Dave and Lauren Moore and others perform July 19, 2024, during the third revival night of the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Credit: OSV News ...

Gospel music is experiencing unprecedented global expansion, driven by streaming dominance, cross-genre innovation, and record-breaking tours. From the UK's surging market to African, Asian, and Latin ...

(RNS) — A new study looked at how worship leaders pick music for services — at a time when a handful of megachurches dominate the market. (RNS) — For the past decade, a handful of megachurches have ...

Seph Schlueter is quickly becoming one of the biggest new artists in contemporary Christian music, and his recent RIAA ...

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I met Flamy Grant, a Christian drag queen musician who recently topped the Christian charts on iTunes for her No. 1 song "Good Day (feat. Derek Webb)" and No. 1 album "Bible Belt Baby," at the Folk ...