Christian contemporary music & artist, thoughts?

[TechHDS]

What say you music lover's? Any fans? are there any Cult followers of any of the artists out there.

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

Are you talking about artists that do praise and worship music, or some other kind (or genre) of Christian music?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[KEW]

I don't really listen to Christian music as that means seeking out a Christian radio station which I don't have any interest in.
I will say that the quality of Christian music has generally improved. 30 years ago, it was generally obvious that Christian musicians were a second tier to mainstream pop artists; however, I think that gap has narrowed. However, it is still their.
In a way, it seems strange that there has not in recent history been a Christian Musician who has made a truly big name for themselves. Perhaps there is a factor of writing/performing music in service to a greater being which restricts someone from allowing themself to be idolized the way any top musician ends up being?
Of course a lot of top musicians are Christian, but that aspect is not so front and center to prevent them from fully showcasing their talents.
Just thinking aloud...

 

[TechHDS]

Was wondering if any followers of the music or artist. Don't believe I have seen a thread or any post. I have some CD's from a few artist. CREED, was a Christian ' contemporary' he broke off. The band CREED's first release was successful. But as for music worship? Don't understand that part of what your asking. To me they all pretty much sell out once they get into the studios and sign the contract.

 

[TechHDS]

I don't really listen to Christian music as that means seeking out a Christian radio station which I don't have any interest in.
I will say that the quality of Christian music has generally improved. 30 years ago, it was generally obvious that Christian musicians were a second tier to mainstream pop artists; however, I think that gap has narrowed. However, it is still their.
In a way, it seems strange that there has not in recent history been a Christian Musician who has made a truly big name for themselves. Perhaps there is a factor of writing/performing music in service to a greater being which restricts someone from allowing themself to be idolized the way any top musician ends up being?
Of course a lot of top musicians are Christian, but that aspect is not so front and center to prevent them from fully showcasing their talents.
Just thinking aloud...

Back before the music industry started categorizing artist the type of music and censorship was a lot stricter back then. I can remember Elvis Presley and the Doors performances on The ED Sullivan Show. So would Christian contemporary be considered POP?

 

[speakerman39]

I am very fond of the Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, and MercyMe myself. We have a local Christian music station named K-LUV that I listen to a lot. Creed was also very good, but have since fallen out. My favorite is "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe:

I also really like "Jesus Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood:

The Band Perry's "If I Die Young" is also one of my favorites:

Cheers,

Phil

 

[KEW]

So would Christian contemporary be considered POP?

Search me!

 

[zieglj01]

What say you music lover's? Any fans? are there any Cult followers of any of the artists out there.

I do not get into or follow the commercial artist part of it -- I do not follow Christian artists who want to entertain me

While there is still a lack of good quality recordings -- the ones I like are

Misty Edwards
Jesus Culture
Terry MacAlmon
Roy Firlds
Michael W Smith
Vicki Yohe
Paul Wilbur
Kari Jobe
Jane Duvall
Judy True
David Brymer
Phil Driscoll

 

[Alex2507]

Search me!

Do you want the hand cuffs this time?

 

[shadyJ]

Aren't a lot of popular artists christian? Is so, then doesn't that make most western music 'christian'? Or are all the popular musical artists Athiest, Bhuddist, Muslim, or something else?

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

But as for music worship? Don't understand that part of what your asking.

Are you saying you’ve never heard of Hillsong United, Elevation Worship, Chris Tomlin, Toby Mac, Matt Redman and the like? If not, you're lucky.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[speakerman39]

Tech, here is my favorite song titled "I Can Hear Your Voice" by Michael W. Smith:

Cheers,

Phil

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

Aren't a lot of popular artists christian? Is so, then doesn't that make most western music 'christian'? Or are all the popular musical artists Athiest, Bhuddist, Muslim, or something else?

I don’t know that “a lot” are Christians, although there are probably more in C&W than other genres. But then I’m not up on all the current popular acts, C&W or otherwise. However, in times past the percentages have been pretty small, at least as far as those who "came out" publically.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[TechHDS]

Doesn't seem that holding true to the values. I gave some of the newest releases of a few artist a good listen streaming music. From what I can make of contemporary Christian music it's pretty much in the category of Pop.

 

[TechHDS]

I used 'cult' as like lets use something recent Blade Runner has a 'Cult' like following. Not in terms of an actual cult.

 

[KEW]

??..'Search me' or did you mean, Research me? .

Definition of search me
informal
—used in speech to say that one does not know the answer to a question

• "Why did they do that?" "Search me."

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search me

 

[KEW]

Do you want the hand cuffs this time?

Seriously?
Do you really have to ask?

 

[psbfan9]

As a lover of all music genres, I find contemporary Christian music to be, well, god awful.

Gospel music is what you want. Kirk Franklin's Stomp, almost, almost makes me reconsider my beliefs. Or, lack of beliefs I should say.
There is so much honesty and raw emotion in gospel music that its heart-wrenching.

 

[KEW]

I'm not sure I really know what Christian Music means.
I generally think of it as music performed by a group that is largely supported/sponsored by Christians/Christian Organizations.
I would think doing a cover of a Gospel song would qualify as Christian music, but really have never seen the Doobie Brothers categorized as a Christian Band

On the other hand, the Band Perry I assume is a Christian Group, but the song Phil linked - "If I Die Young" has little to categorize it as a true Christian song. Only the mention of "the Kingdom" that I noticed.

 

[TechHDS]

Search me!

Umm..I will ask again, is that a direct question? cause it isn't a rhetorical question for sure.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search me

@KEW, lol..thx!, like instead of Google' 'search'. Thx KEW, for your kind help very much appreciate it!.