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The Gospel Music Association, in conjunction with the CMTA (Christian Music Trade Association), compiles statistics on various aspects of the gospel music industry. Please see below for what's currently available. More statistics coming soon.

For media inquiries, please contact Tricia Whitehead/Spinhouse Communications at 615-599-7746 or Tricia@thespinhouse.com.

For Christian SoundScan or BDS subscription information, please contact Ben Cooper at 615-242-0303, x232 or ben@gospelmusic.org.

Industry Facts Forms
2009 Industry Overview
The 2009 Industry Overview provides a overview of the gospel music industry and includes music sales recaps from Nielsen SoundScan and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
2008 Industry Overview
The 2008 Industry Overview provides a overview of the gospel music industry and includes music sales recaps from Nielsen SoundScan and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Sound Decisions: A Survey of Christian Music Consumers in Christian Retail
NASHVILLE, Tenn. / COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - July 23, 2007 - Christian music continues to offer a critical opportunity for retailers who will take time to understand consumer needs, explains the new proprietary nationwide study, Sound Decisions: A Survey of Christian Music Consumers in Christian Retail, commissioned by the Christian Music Trade Association (CMTA) and CBA, the Association for Christian Retail.

The CMTA and CBA unveiled the final research report during the recent International Christian Retail Show in Atlanta. The Sound Decisions report, which helps Christian retailers understand their core music buyer and build overall business, is now available for sale to exclusively to Christian retailers and their suppliers through CBA.

Sound Decisions aims to answer the questions: Who are Christian and Gospel music buyers in Christian retail? What are their experiences and preferences? What attracts music buyers to Christian retail? The research contains Christian product purchasing intelligence and makes recommendations specific to Christian retail stores. The research was conducted in the last part of 2006 and early 2007 by Barna Research (a division of The Barna Group, Ltd.).

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2007 Industry Overview: "Christian/Gospel: Music That Connects"
The 2007 Industry Overview provides a overview of the gospel music industry and includes music sales recaps from Nielsen SoundScan and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Simmons consumer demographics information, film and television music usage, touring highlights, product promotion & endorsement information, and more.
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