The result is that the Christian record industry overlooks artists with undeniable gifts. A frequently cited example is singer Bob Bennett. He is a musical giant among Christian musicians, a superb guitarist and songwriter. Bennett doesn't have a record deal, however. Wes King, a popular and photogenic Christian singer who looks like a blond, all-American athlete, won't allow photos of himself to be used to promote his music.
Celebrity gets in the way of ministry.
He complains that record labels, looking for the next big band like dc Talk, don't take the time to nurture talented artists. Johnston of Smalltown Poets agrees. Some popular Christian artists are simply trying to find a middle ground. But the three sisters refuse to show as much cleavage, wear tight pants or use suggestive dance moves during live shows. It's mighty hard to get up on stage with too much makeup and too much styling and focus on God.