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By Andrew Hutchinson<\/a> · Staff Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent months, the mainstream pop music industry has had a surprising addition: Christian music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a field that has historically been, perverse and openly hostile to conservative forms of Christianity, listeners are now increasingly wanting clean, God-honoring music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the song \u201cHard Fought Hallelujah,\u201d a collaboration between contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake and secular artist Jelly Roll, sits at #40 on the Billboard Top 100, and at a recent award show, Jelly Roll stated that he was devoted to having a heart for Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the entire music industry has not begun making wholesome content, singer Forrest Frank has seen success with his solo albums \u201cChild of God\u201d and \u201cChild of God II,\u201d the latter of which reached #12 on the Billboard Top 100 Album chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frank\u2019s music has retained the patterns of his previous music as a member of Surfaces, with an inescapable mission of praising God. Songs like his breakthrough single \u201cUp\u201d put his chart rankings at a similar level to established artists like Gracie Abrams and Tate McRae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the reason for this rapid change in listener taste may never be clear, many studies have shown that Gen Z desires more clean music and television than previous generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there is still no shortage of listeners for music of secular artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and Cardi B, clean Christian music is more appealing for younger listeners. This trend will likely continue as Gen Z and Gen Alpha mature. The future growth of the genre is unknown, but Christian pop has begun to find its support among the masses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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