Alt Christian Folk

Take the MTV Unplugged barstool-and-guitar spirit; add a soulful, gut-rock edge to vocals and rhythms; toss it with a progressive gospel influence and the personal passion of singer-songwriter lyrics, and you've got the rapidly growing genre of alternative Christian folk. The genre infuses Adult Alternative music with uplifting Christian sentiments and rolling pop tempos. Leading lights such as Big Daddy Weave, Burlap to Cashmere and Bebo Norman have helped this relatively new genre find its footing, taking inspiration from the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Sarah McLachlan and Jewel.