Christian Contemporary music is based on rock and pop music that focuses on Christian worship. Itís roots are in Nashville Tennessee. Numerous popular musicians have evolved Christian Contemporary music, including Rebecca St James, Michael Smith, Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Amy Grant, Steven Chapman, and Jeremy Camp. Highly popular bands associated with this genre include Third Day, Hillsong, Newsboys, Jars of Clay, Casting Crowns, and the David Crowder Band. Christian Contemporary has its own list of top of the charts, featuring categories like ìHot Christian Songsî and ìTop Christian Albums.î Faith music originating from genres like holy hip hop, hardcore, and punk music artists like Bob Dylan and groups like Lifehouse, U2, and The Byrds are not part of the Nashville industry. Christian Contemporary originated during the revival movements in the 60s and 70s. Larry Norman, an artist who created a Capitol Record album called, ìUpon this Rock,î in 1969, sparked this new genre. Other pioneers were Long Song, 2nd Chapter of Acts, and Barry McGuire. What makes Christian Contemporary different from traditional Christian or Southern Gospel music is that it used rock and folk music. Today, Christian Contemporary records outsell New Age, Latin, Jazz, and Classical music. WorldTVRadio Tuner for Christian Contemporary channels offer numerous stations broadcast from all over the world. While most channels are in English, you can also get channels like Christian Light Radio 105.4 FM in Maltese from the city of Naxxar, CRC FM in Italian from the city of Macherio, Criston Habla in Spanish from the city of Riveras, Radio C in German from the city of Vienna, and Radio Vida FM in Portuguese from the city of Lisboa. Simply click a station and press the ìlaunchî button for a wide variety of Christian Contemporary stations. Try it free today.

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