A Music Culture That Has Influenced Me

One of the music cultures that has most influenced me is Christian Contemporary Music (CCM). This music was all I grew up listening to. Not only, did I hear these songs at church, but I would also listen to the same songs all the time at home. Artists such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, and Michael W. Smith were some of the primary artists that I feel exemplified the music culture I was immersed in (I have linked a music video of each). As a music culture, this type of music was often used as worship music in churches worldwide for the Christian community and helped to bring together the Christians in their faith, as well as to God. The many songs that pertain to this culture provide something that no other type of music can provide for a Christian; they provide a spiritual value and often allow Christians to feel closer to God. This music culture has impacted me in much the same way as it has impacted the rest of the Christian community. I have gone to church my whole life and the inspirational music in this culture has been a significant contributing factor to the development and transformation of my faith. I feel like these songs helped me to grow closer to my God, and have helped me to still feel connected to my faith after all these years. If I had never been exposed to this music culture, I believe my life would have turned out very differently. In particular, I believe that if it weren’t for this music culture I wouldn’t have gone on my three extensive mission trips across the world, much less still be involved in a church today. This music culture has really contributed to who I am both emotionally and spiritually.