Both on a global scale and right here in our backyard, the music industry is evolving at a dizzying pace. And I’m here to help you make sense of the “Key Changes” in these roundups of music news analysis.

Lately I’ve been tracking how trends in the tech and entertainment landscapes can alter the fortunes of an entire musical market, and how these trends can disproportionately impact independent music-makers.

Size matters

The Contemporary Christian music industry struggled to adapt to the digital era. But one sign that its most social media-savvy and crossover-friendly stars are pulling in new listeners was evident at the industry awards for Christian and Gospel music, known as the Doves. For years, the awards show was held in smaller venues, but on October 7, it returned to Bridgestone

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