20,000,000 people listed to Gospel/Christian music radio.
Many Gospel artists are played in the top 40 on Mainstream Radio.
Over 22 million fans connect with their favorite artists through a wide variety of annual festivals, concerts and theme park events throughout the US.
Christian/Gospel music buyers comprise a major force in todays economy. This large and influential consumer base, compared with the US population is:
- 45% more likely to have finished college
- 65% more likely to have finished graduate school
- 51% more likely to live in a household of 4 or more
- 47% more likely to have a household income of over $100,000.00
- 35% more likely to be married
- 30% more likely to be between the ages of 18-44
More than 80 million people listened to gospel music in the United States.
Black Gospel is the second largest segment of music sales by genre in 2004.
Gospel experienced a 80% growth from 1995-2005.
There are 3 gospel music albums sold for every 5 country albums.
