"A groundbreaking, inclusive, carefully reasoned, and thoroughly
objective study of Contemporary Christian music." -- Choice
"A thorough description of the art world of contemporary Christian
music." -- Sociology of Religion
"Argues that debates over 'authenticity, ' and which musicians
truly define the genre, are more intense in Christian music because
of the artists' deeply held beliefs." -- Chronicle of Higher
Education
"Comprehensive and well-researched." -- Church History
"Has much to offer in the way of articulating a thorough cultural
analysis of the fragmented reality of CCM." -- Sojouners
"Named a Choice Outstanding Acadmeic Book for 2000." --
"Offers the finest analysis to date of the CCM art world and its
several subcultures. The authors' use of sociological, musical, and
theological sources is impressive." -- Religious Studies Review
"Presents a picture of C-Pop splintered into factions yet
fundamentally united by its roots in American evangelicalism and
commercial popular music." -- First Things
"Provides a well-researched look at the philosophies of
contemporary Christian musicians and the effect of their music." --
Lexington Herald Leader
"The authors' expertise is self-evident and their references to
scholarly, popular, and industry literature is impressive. I do not
know of another work that so carefully, completely, and
thoughtfully analyzes this genre of music." -- John B. Boles
"The thoughtful analyses and conclusions are invaluable to
historians and other scholars." -- Journal of Southern History
"This study opens new areas of inquiry seldom considered by
scholars of popular culture and music." -- True Tunes
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