Apologies for the cross-posting and the shameless self-promotion, but I expect that many of you would be interested to know that my new book has just been published by the University of California Press. God Rock, Inc.: The Business of Niche Music addresses the commercial, aesthetic, ethical, and social boundaries of the US Christian music industry. Based on over a decade of ethnographic fieldwork, formal interviews with Christian music industry executives, archives of Christian music periodicals, and critical analyses of recordings and live performances, I explore the ever-changing boundaries of the modern Christian music market between its genesis in the Jesus People Movement and the early 21st century.
For a limited time, use the code "17M6662" to save 30% when you order directly from the publisher. It is also available from your favorite online retailers. Be sure to recommend the book to your library as well.