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There’s a reason every hit worship song sounds the same

By Bob Smietana — April 11, 2023
(RNS) — A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you.

Like that new church worship song? Chances are, it will be gone soon.

By Bob Smietana — May 2, 2022
(RNS) — A new study found that the lifespan of a hit worship song has declined dramatically in recent years.

Chris Tomlin: This election will come and go, but music is eternal

By Kirkland An — November 8, 2016
(RNS) 'Give people a song to sing, something to say, in the midst of deep hurt and darkness and not knowing which way to turn,' he says.

Catholic rocker Matt Maher finds cross-over appeal among evangelicals

By Omar Shamout — May 17, 2013
LOS ANGELES (RNS) After he stopped attending Catholic Mass as a freshman in high school, Matt Maher never expected to have a career as a Catholic musician with crossover appeal for evangelicals.

On Grammy weekend, Christian music bounces back

By Kim Lawton — February 8, 2013
ATLANTA (RNS) Many experts say thanks to artists like TobyMac, the contemporary Christian music industry is experiencing a revival, with strong sales, record-breaking tours, and new success in the mainstream charts.
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