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This is easy. First, the only genres where it's common for artists not to be writers (or their producers not to be) is Country, Christian and Jazz. Jazz is all about standards. Christian music has a lot of it's own issues, but I will say that there are christian sites more which most likely a frequented by those folks looking for that type of music.


Don't want to argue with Mr Whitney or change the direction of the thread but I felt the need to point out the pretty serious error in part of the quoted statement above. It generally shows a total lack of understanding of the Christian music scene.

The VAST number of Christian artists at the very top of that huge scene DO write their own stuff. Well over 90% and that would be true for the majority of the many sub genres of Christian music. Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Gospel, Adult Contemporary, Inspirational, Indie, etc.

A quick look at the top ten albums on the billboard charts will show that EVERY one of those groups writes their own stuff.

Mr Whitney is accurate, however, in stating that Christian artists that are looking for music have a number of other places to go that are dedicated to that genre of music.

Sure, there are a lot of singers, bands, etc in the entrance level that do covers, just like every other genre of music, but to say that most Christian artists don't write is just not accurate in any way at all.

Even if you set aside the very top levels of the Christian music scene you will still find a huge writer base. Just check out Indieheaven for example.

Again, just wishing to set the record straight.



Ed Thomas