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Contemporary Christian Music (also known as CCM) is a term generally applied to Christian-themed pop, rock, and worship music.  The term is most often associated with the [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]] Christian music industry based largely in Nashville’s [[Music Row]].  The genre is best represented by artists and groups such tobyMac, Casting Crowns, Avalon, Amy Grant, Newsboys, and Third Day.

[[Category:Music[[Category:Entertainment[[Category:Christianity]]]]]]Contemporary Christian Music (also known as CCM) is a term generally applied to Christian-themed pop, rock, and worship music.  The term is most often associated with the [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]] Christian music industry based largely in Nashville’s [[Music Row]].  The genre is best represented by artists and groups such tobyMac, Casting Crowns, Avalon, Amy Grant, Newsboys, and Third Day.

The origins of CCM lie in the 1960s “Jesus Movement,” where [[rock and roll]] was adapted to fit Christianity.  From the 1980s to the 1990s, CCM became mainstream.  In the present day, it outsells several genres, such as jazz, classical, Latin, and New Age. <ref>1</ref>   

The origins of CCM lie in the 1960s “Jesus Movement,” where [[rock and roll]] was adapted to fit Christianity.  From the 1980s to the 1990s, CCM became mainstream.  In the present day, it outsells several genres, such as jazz, classical, Latin, and New Age. <ref>1</ref>