How Big Is Gospel And Christian Music?

Christian/Gospel music is considered one of the fastest-growing areas in recorded music history.

• 93 percent of African-Americans, or more than 38 million people, listened to gospel radio in the past year.

•Total music sales are more than half-billion annually.

• Women 25-44 define the core Gospel/Christian music consumer.

• 215 million people who listened to Christian music within the past month, according to research by the Gospel Music Association.

• 68 percent of Americans listened to Christian or gospel music within the past month. The genre is especially popular with African-Americans.

• 73% of Christian/Gospel listeners are 25-54 year old and account for more than 50% of all record sales.

• The Christian music enthusiast: 53 percent female, 47 percent male; 23 percent females ages 25-44.

Source: Gospel Music Association’s Christian & Gospel Music Industry Overview