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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]].

'''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 music]], Latin, and New Age. <ref>http://christianmusic.about.com/od/christianmusicmonthly/a/aaWeberStats105.htm</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 music]], Latin, and New Age. <ref>http://christianmusic.about.com/od/christianmusicmonthly/a/aaWeberStats105.htm</ref>