According to Wendy Morrone of McTrendz Research, things will get busy for concert-goers next year. With more than 90 percent of Americans claiming to hold spiritual beliefs, many secular bands are now focusing on the “religious” demographic. And because secular groups get the prime gigs, Christian bands will look to increase their piece of the action, er, evangelistic opportunities. Watch for the following acts to appear at a sports arena or county fair near you:
- Amy Grant Funk Railroad
- Audio AdrenaLindsey Lohan
- Bowling for Superchic[k]
- Daniel AMos Def
- David Crowdered House
- The Echoing GreenDay
- Jars of Clay Aiken
- KutLess Than Jake
- Larry NorMandy Moore
- Mary Mary J. Blige
- MercyMeat Loaf
- P.O.Dee Snyder
- Point of Grace Slick
- Rebecca St. James Taylor
- Randy StoneHillary Duff
- Reliant K.C. and the Sunshine Band
- Sixpence None the RiCher
- Stacie OrriColdplay
- Steve Taylor Dayne
- Third Dayve Matthews Band
- Toby MACk 10
- Tree 63 Dog Night
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