The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship is the first comprehensive reference work to explore this genre - one that boasts more record sales than jazz or
classical and more employees than the country music industry.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music features over 200 entries spanning the development of contemporary Christian music and its historic and cultural roots; spotlights key figures and
major stars in the Christian music world, many of whom may not be well known outside that world; reveals the influence of gospel on major figures in modern American music including Elvis
Presley, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and U2; connects the story of the growth of contemporary Christian music to the overall history of religion and popular music in the United States;
and includes a host of images of historic and contemporary performers and other important figures in inspirational music.
