The Christian Music Industry is a small part of the larger music industry, that focuses on traditional Gospel music, Southern Gospel music, and Contemporary Christian music. The majority of artists working and performing within the Christian music industry are isolated from the mainstream public, to Christian radio, magazines and record stores.
Guess how I know that. I know that because earlier today I Googled “Christian Music Industry” and Wikipedia was the first thing to come up. I clicked on the first link as most do and learned what you are reading above. You know what else I noticed when I Googled “Christian Music Industry“? I noticed that my blog, and the post showing a video of Bill Marriott, CEO of Marriott Hotels blogging, was fourth down from the top. I thought that was interesting.
According (again) to Wikipedia The Christian Music Industry’s roots are found in the late 1960s and early 1970s Jesus Movement and its Jesus Music artists. That’s a long time for the Christian Music Industry to be around. Also this fun thing we call The Internet has been around for quite some time, and I think you two have worked together nicely since their beginnings. Wouldn’t you say?
This here simple blog of mine started almost two years ago now on August 30th, 2006 with a post about me pretending to forget things. Sure, I’ve blogged about a bunch of different things. I’ve talked about my kids, my wife, even mainstream music. For anyone that has hung out here much or knows me personally knows that this thing is as random as my brain is. There has never been any strict focus to specifically write about you, the Christian Music Industry, yet for some magical reason my blog has still managed to end up on the first page of Google. Isn’t that weird? What a random coincidence!
Here’s the thing “Christian Music Industry”, you’ve been around for a while. There are plenty of people talking about you online and otherwise. Lots of people saying nice things, and lots of people saying not so nice things. It’s a good thing you have someone on your team at the top of Google, don’t you think?
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hahaha - I love the blatant keyword repetition of “Christian Music Industry.” I love the campaign as well.
People gripe about the Christian music industry all the time. It’s cool to see you trying to make a difference and encourage people.
We’re behind your vision! Keep pressing, someone in the “industry” will see the need for change…..I think everyone is just scared of it
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Take a look at what I am teaching emerging artists who are Christians.
http://www.indieheaven.com/blog
it isnt quite what CCM is teaching them.
Just found out via http://www.jackmooring.blogspot.com that Leeland are blogging: http://leelandband.blogspot.com/