Revival is still spreading and Christian music is playing a major role in getting the world ready for it. According to the Brandongaille website, in 2012, the Christian music industry saw a total of 22.9 million album sales. The Billboard website states that in the week of February 25, 2023, Christian digital song sales were at 40. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) and the Christian Music Trade Association (CMTA) research shows that in 2014, the top tours by attendance were Winter Jam (557,112), Bruce Springsteen (341,314), and Beyonce (331,882).
Additionally, the Ben Vaughn website states that 68% of Americans have listened to Christian or gospel music in the past three months, and the Celebrity Access website states that from January 1 to June 30, 2002, contemporary Christian and gospel music album units sold were 23,445,000 compared to 19,830,000 for the same period in 2001. [1]
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Here’s a list of the top trending Christian music artists. I’m surprised that Kanye is still at the top. To God be the Glory!
- Kanye West[1]
- for KING & COUNTRY[2]
- Elevation Worship[3]
- Maverick City Music[4]
- Casting Crowns[5]
- Phil Wickham[6]
- Katy Nichole[7]
- Lauren Daigle[8]
- Anne Wilson[9]
- Zach Williams[10]
- Kristian Stanfill[11]
- Amy Grant[12]
- Avalon[13]
Sources:
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.klove.com/music/blog/music/billboard-chart-toppers-christian-artists-1788
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.klove.com/music/blog/music/billboard-chart-toppers-christian-artists-1788
- https://www.godtube.com/news/101-best-christian-artists-of-all-time.html
- https://gospelchops.com/top-christian-artists/
- https://www.learnreligions.com/top-christian-contemporary-pop-bands-and-artists-709771
And have you noticed that Christian music awards are gaining in popularity also.
There are several prestigious Christian music awards that recognize the work of artists, songwriters, and producers in the industry. Some of the most notable Christian music awards are:
- Grammy Awards: The Grammy Awards have several categories for Christian music, including Best Gospel Performance/Song, Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and Best Roots Gospel Album.
- Dove Awards: The Dove Awards are organized by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and recognize outstanding achievements in Christian and gospel music. The awards have several categories, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.
- K-Love Fan Awards: The K-Love Fan Awards are presented by the K-Love radio network and recognize excellence in Christian music. The awards have several categories, including Male and Female Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, and Song of the Year.
- Stellar Awards: The Stellar Awards are presented by the Stellar Gospel Music Awards and recognize excellence in gospel music. The awards have several categories, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.
- Billboard Music Awards: The Billboard Music Awards have several categories for Christian music, including Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album, and Top Christian Song.
These are just a few of the many Christian music awards that are presented each year to recognize the achievements of Christian music artists and industry professionals.
The world is ready for revival, God is pouring His Spirit out — people are in fellowship with God — Hallelujah!
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