Christian musicians are currently making significant inroads on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time several are charting simultaneously and maintaining their positions. The Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) scene is more of a media ecosystem than a genre, rooted in the 1980s and 1990s, offering music similar to mainstream radio but devoid of objectionable lyrics. Artists like Maverick City Music, Elevation Worship, and others are pushing boundaries, with male artists notably blending faith with styles such as 'Barstool conversion rock,' influenced by megachurches that have heavily impacted the contemporary worship music landscape.
Christian contemporary music is a media ecosystem that became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, mirroring mainstream radio styles without objectionable content.
Current CCM success includes a mix of genres, often described as 'Barstool conversion rock', combining masculinity and conservative politics with elements of country music.
Megachurches like Hillsong and Bethel have driven the style and format of contemporary worship music for over 20 years, shaping the CCM landscape significantly.
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