TITLE

Christian music: The word is out

AUTHOR(S)
Sandler, Adam
PUB. DATE
May 1998
SOURCE
Variety;05/04/98, Vol. 370 Issue 12, p32
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Provides information on contemporary Christian music. Factors which prove that the contemporary Christian scene has dominated the music world; Comments from Frank Breeden, prexy of the Gospel Music Association; Definition of contemporary Christian music; Major music conglomerates that have tapped into this industry; Brief history on contemporary Christian music.
ACCESSION #
585988

Tags: CONTEMPORARY Christian music;  GOSPEL music

 

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