Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Department
Communication Studies
First Advisor
Larsen, Robin
Second Advisor
Radomski, James
Third Advisor
Chuang, Rueyling
Abstract
This study examines popular female Christian vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s, their images and their contemporary Christian music (CCM) lyrics. This literature illustrates how music becomes popular, and also how it becomes a powerful source of communication, which prompts popular culture and society to buy into its style and lyrics. The implications of this study illustrates the importance of image and lyrics and how certain female CCM vocalists had greater influences, impact and had the ability to make changes within their female audiences towards Christianity.
Recommended Citation
Akers, Mary Elizabeth, "A cultural studies analysis of the Christian women vocalists movement from the 1980's to 2000: Influences, stars and lyrical meaning making" (2007). Theses Digitization Project. 3266.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3266
