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Christian Radio in a New Millennium

Bob Lochte
- 28 May 2008 - 
- Vol. 15, Iss: 1, pp 59-75
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The number of radio stations with Christian formats has nearly tripled in this time frame, surpassing all other formats as discussed by the authors, due to a combination of factors, including changes in FCC channel allocation and licensing policies, innovations in software to identify available frequencies and plot coverage areas, the popularity of Contemporary Christian Music, the growth of Evangelical Christianity and conservative political organizations, and the dedicated efforts of many broadcasters who want Christian Radio to happen now.
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There is no segment of the broadcasting industry growing as rapidly as Christian Radio has since 1990. The number of radio stations with Christian formats has nearly tripled in this time frame, surpassing all other formats. This remarkable growth is due to a combination of factors, including changes in FCC channel allocation and licensing policies, innovations in software to identify available frequencies and plot coverage areas, the popularity of Contemporary Christian Music, the growth of Evangelical Christianity and conservative political organizations, and the dedicated efforts of many broadcasters who want Christian Radio to happen now.

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Apostles of Rock: The Splintered World of Contemporary Christian Music

TL;DR: Contemporary Christian music is one of the fastest growing areas of popular music as discussed by the authors, and it is heard on more than 500 radio stations throughout America, and outsells both jazz and classical music in record shops.