2017 church music news

Here are some notable church music news stories from 2017:

  1. The Church Musician's Guide to Worship Planning: In January 2017, Worship Leader magazine released a comprehensive guide to worship planning, featuring insights from top worship leaders and musicians.
  2. The Rise of the "Worship Leader": In February 2017, Christianity Today published an article highlighting the growing trend of worship leaders becoming prominent figures in the Christian music industry.
  3. The 2017 Dove Awards: The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards took place in October 2017, recognizing excellence in Christian music. The awards featured performances by top Christian artists, including Lauren Daigle, Hillsong United, and Zach Williams.
  4. The Launch of "Worship Together": In March 2017, Worship Together, a popular worship music platform, launched a new website and app, featuring a vast library of worship songs and resources.
  5. The Passing of Christian Music Legend, Andraé Crouch: In January 2017, legendary Christian music artist Andraé Crouch passed away at the age of 72. Crouch was a renowned singer, songwriter, and pastor who had a profound impact on the Christian music industry.
  6. The Rise of "Contemporary Christian Music": In 2017, the Christian music industry saw a surge in popularity of contemporary Christian music (CCM), with artists like Lauren Daigle, Hillsong Young & Free, and Elevation Worship achieving mainstream success.
  7. The Launch of "The Worship Initiative": In June 2017, The Worship Initiative, a new worship music organization, launched with the goal of creating high-quality worship resources and training for churches.
  8. The 2017 Passion Conference: The annual Passion Conference, a gathering of thousands of young adults for worship and evangelism, took place in January 2017, featuring performances by top Christian artists and speakers.
  9. The Release of "The Worship Anthems": In August 2017, Integrity Music released "The Worship Anthems," a new album featuring worship songs from top Christian artists and songwriters.
  10. The Growing Importance of "Worship Technology": In 2017, the use of technology in worship music continued to grow, with many churches incorporating digital tools and software into their worship services.

These are just a few of the many notable church music news stories from 2017.