"Contemporary Christian Music And The Soundtrack Of Christian Nationalism

This book explores the relationship between Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) and Christian nationalism. It offers a unique perspective on how CCM has transmitted Christian nationalist ideals and contributed to nationalist rhetoric and agendas in the United States. Decades before insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on January 6 2021 the fires of Christian nationalism were being stoked from radio and TV stations across the country through song. Once a small movement CCM is now a multi-billion-dollar industry with significant influence in the public sphere. At a time when Christian nationalism poses a major threat to America’s religious freedom the book sheds light on the role that music-especially CCM-has played in spreading the message and building a nationalist power base. It will be of particular interest to scholars of religion and music religion and politics and religion in America. |Contemporary Christian Music and the Soundtrack of Christian Nationalism