Christian country music | |
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Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | Mid 20th century by secular country music artists and Southern Gospel acts |
Subgenres | |
Bluegrass gospel | |
Regional scenes | |
Southeastern and Midwestern United States | |
Other topics | |
Gospel Music Association - Christian music |
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Christian country music (sometimes marketed as country gospel, gospel country, positive country or inspirational country) is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. Christian country music is a form of Christian music, and a subgenre of both Gospel music and Country music.