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Katy Perry Teases New Album with Single "Woman’s World"

June 22, 2024

Katy Perry is once again stirring excitement in the music world with the announcement of her upcoming single, "Woman’s World," heralding a new album that promises to continue her dynamic presence...

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Carrie Underwood Marks 50th Show of "Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency"

Carrie Underwood celebrated a major milestone in her illustrious career on June 1, as she performed her 50th show in the "Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency" at Resorts World Theatre. This...

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Inside Taylor Swift's feud with Charli XCX from song dig to ex-boyfriend connection

June 22, 2024

Charli XCX's latest album, BRAT, has garnered critical acclaim, yet it has also reignited rumors of a feud with Taylor Swift. Despite having opened for Taylor on her Reputation tour, Charli's new...

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Post Malone Announces Highly Anticipated New Album 'F-1 Trillion' Set for August Release

June 22, 2024

Post Malone is currently riding a wave of success, standing at the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100 with his Morgan Wallen duet "I Had Some Help." In an exciting development, he has announced the...

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Rihanna Says New Album Will Represent ‘Evolution’ of Time She ‘Spent Away’ From Music

June 22, 2024

Rihanna, the multifaceted artist and entrepreneur, has kept fans eagerly awaiting her next album since the release of ANTI in 2016. In a recent interview with Extra TV, she finally provided some...

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Coldplay To Make New Album On Vinyl From Recycled Plastic Bottles

June 22, 2024

Coldplay has announced an innovative and eco-friendly initiative for their upcoming album Moon Music, which will be produced on vinyl made from recycled plastic bottles. The British band aims to...

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Jimin of BTS Announces Second Solo Album 'MUSE,' Set for Release This Summer

June 22, 2024

Jimin, one of the standout members of the globally renowned boy band BTS, has stirred excitement once again with the announcement of his second solo album, titled "MUSE." The announcement was made...

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BLACKPINK’s LISA Gears Up for Solo Stardom with New Single ‘Rockstar’

June 22, 2024

BLACKPINK’s LISA has just announced her new solo single, “Rockstar,” set to arrive on June 27 at 8 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated track marks her first release since signing with RCA Records...

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Celebrating Independence: The 2024 Libera Awards Shine a Spotlight on Independent Music

June 22, 2024

The 2024 Libera Awards, held on June 11 at Gotham Hall, marked a significant celebration of the vibrant and diverse achievements in independent music. Presented by the American Association of...

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Khalid: The Voice of a New Generation

June 22, 2024

Khalid Donnel Robinson, known simply as Khalid, has become a defining voice of his generation with his soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and genre-blending sound. Since his breakthrough with the hit...

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Shakira Recalls Putting Her Music Career on Hold to Support Gerard Piqué’s Pro Soccer Dreams

June 21, 2024

Two years after her split from Gerard Piqué, Shakira has achieved significant milestones, including four major hits and a VMAs Vanguard Award, while preparing to release her next album, Las Mujeres...

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Selena Gomez, Ryan Gosling and More Celebrities Reveal Favorite Taylor Swift Era or Song

June 21, 2024

Taylor Swift's songwriting prowess has garnered admiration from numerous celebrities, who each hold special attachments to different tracks from her extensive catalog. Ryan Gosling, for instance...

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From Pews to Playlists: How Christian Pop Took Over the Hot 100

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From Sundays to Sunday Follows: Christian Pop Takes Over the Charts

In 2025, Christian culture is prevalent, although it was previously on the outside of popular music. The Billboard Hot 100 is dominated by religious-themed songs like Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" and Alex Warren's "Ordinary." A musical part is blurring boundaries and could tip the scales.

What’s Happening

These songs, which were previously solely heard on Christian radio, are now at the top of the Hot 100, demonstrating considerable crossover. The movement is propelled by a new style described as "barstool conversion rock," which mixes confession, gritty, and hymnal sensitivity, as typified by performers such as Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll.

Why This Matters

Faith and pop music are mixing and it's appealing to both religious and secular audiences. Listeners of the stream desire dirty, confessional storytelling; religion is not required to connect. The genre is innovating; The fusion of worship music traditions and pop-rock structures marks a new creative generation within the christian community.

Final Take
Christian-themed music is no longer niche, or cheesy, it's mainstream force. In a world hungry for authenticity, these tracks hit the intersection of confession, conviction, and chords; rewriting the soundtrack of spirituality in pop culture.

From Pews to Playlists: How Christian Pop Took Over the Hot 100from-pews-to-playlists-how-christian-pop-took-over-the-hot-100Lienor KatasAug 20, 2025In 2025, Christian culture is prevalent, although it was previously on the outside of popular music. The Billboard Hot 100 is dominated by religious-themed songs like Benson Boone's...