Women in Christian Music: Something to Think About

In celebration of Women's History Month, consider this 2008 article from the New Release Tuesday website. The author, known as "Logan," comments on the influx of female fronted bands and solo artists that were taking over the airwaves and charts. Some of the acts he mentioned was the then-newcomer Francesca Battistelli, Barlow Girl, Sixpence None the Richer, Superchick (pictured at left), Flyleaf, and Krystal Meyers. Logan also mentioned Aly &AJ in his example, whose song "Never Far Behind" was a hit on Christian radio in 2005. "Together, they are all accomplishing the once daunting task of making females just as prominent as males in the music world," says Logan. "But there is still plenty of opportunity out there for female artists."

But what of those female artists that paved the way for these ladies/female fronted-bands? Of course there's Amy Grant, known for helping bring Christian music to public consciousness. Or CeCe Winans (pictured at right), a Grammy and Stellar (think Grammys for Gospel Music) Award-winner singer who found success with and without her famous family (the Winans family are known for their many Gospel groups, including BeBe and CeCe Winans)? There's also groups like Mary Mary and Point of Grace who have produced many number singles over the years.


 There are plenty more female Christian artists and I'm sure there are more to come. I agree with Logan: I don't mind a little girl power in my music either.