Encyclopedia of contemporary Christian music
Subtitle: pop, rock, and worship
By: Don Cusic, editor.
Contributors: Cusic, Don.
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 505
ISBN-13: 9780313344251; 9780313344268
Subjects: Contemporary Christian music -- Bio-bibliography -- Dictionaries
Genres: Bio-bibliography; Dictionaries
Description: The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship is the first comprehensive reference work on a form of American music that is far more popular than nonfans may realize. It fills a major gap in the literature on American music and Christian culture, looking at this increasingly popular genre in the context of the overall history of religious music in the United States.

With over 200 entries, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music covers important performers and industry figures, songs and albums, concerts and festivals, the rise of Christian radio and television, and other issues related to the growth of inspirational music. Scholars and fans alike will find a wealth of revealing information and insightful coverage illustrating the influence of gospel on modern American music with musicians such as Elvis, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and U2. The work also examines the use of fundamental rock, pop, and rap music templates in the service of songs of faith.
Notes: Copy 3 ordered for NAVCC, 2009-09-01

Includes bibliographical references and index.