Charlie Harding

In this lively discussion, Elias Light, a music reporter for The Wall Street Journal, shares insights on the explosive rise of contemporary Christian music in the charts. He reveals how TikTok and streaming platforms have redefined genre boundaries, enabling Christian artists to reach wider audiences. Music professor Charlie Harding follows up with analysis on how gospel influences enrich secular music, emphasizing structures like the 'slow build' that echo religious experiences. Both predict a future brimming with inspirational crossover hits.