ccm
what it is
CCM is an abbreviation and means Contemporary Christian Music. It refers to music with an evangelical message or otherwise concerning Christian faith and subjects. It originated in the 60s of the 20th century, when the Jesus Movement began performing and recording music in a contemporary style, rather than the hymns and (Southern) gospel compositions which were prevalent in the church at that time.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make ccm a playlist
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questions
What is ccm?
CCM is an abbreviation and means Contemporary Christian Music. It refers to music with an evangelical message or otherwise concerning Christian faith and subjects. It originated in the 60s of the 20th century, when the Jesus Movement began performing and recording music in a contemporary style, rather than the hymns and (Southern) gospel compositions which were prevalent in the church at that time.
What are good ccm albums to start with?
Try Genuine by Stacie Orrico, Say It by Britt Nicole, Out Of The Silence by Dare, and Sex, Death & The Infinite Void by Creeper.
Who are some women making ccm?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/ccm/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making ccm, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22