by Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Staff
(Worthy News) – Despite a general slowdown in global music streaming growth, Christian and gospel music is experiencing a remarkable surge across the United States, pointing to a broader cultural shift toward spiritual interest and faith-based content among younger listeners.
According to Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Report, Christian/gospel music ranks among the fastest-growing genres in the country–trailing only rock, Latin, and country. While global on-demand audio streams rose from 2.29 trillion to 2.5 trillion in the first half of 2025, and U.S. streams increased from 665.8 billion to 696.6 billion, the overall growth rate has slowed. However, Christian and gospel streams are moving against the tide, gaining traction with a new generation of listeners.
Industry analysts say the genre’s growing influence is being driven by a younger, tech-savvy fanbase that is both passionate and spiritually hungry. Luminate’s vice president of music insights, Jaime Marconette, attributes the spike to a fan demographic that is 60 percent female and 30 percent millennial–many of whom are seeking meaningful content in an increasingly chaotic world.
“This growth tells a story,” Marconette explained. “People are not just streaming to be entertained–they’re looking for hope, purpose, and reconnection with the Christian faith.”
Acts like Forrest Frank, Elevation Worship, and Brandon Lake are at the forefront of this trend, drawing millions of listens and headlining sold-out worship tours across North America. Their music blends the energy of pop and the depth of gospel with an authenticity that resonates with Gen Z and millennials alike.
This revival in Christian music challenges the narrative that America is growing more secular. While a 2015 Pew study once reported a rise in religious “nones”–individuals with no formal affiliation–this current data suggests that many are returning to faith through music, especially when that music is accessible and emotionally powerful.
Forrest Frank, a breakout star from Texas, and Elevation Worship, based in North Carolina, are just two examples of artists successfully bridging the gap between faith and mainstream appeal. Their music is helping define what some are calling a quiet revival–a movement not led from pulpits, but from playlists.
Even in a culture flooded with distraction, it seems more Americans are choosing to tune into the message of the gospel. And if streaming trends are any indication, Christianity is not fading–it’s streaming louder than ever.
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