ALTHOUGH the overall total for US shipments of recorded music declined in 1997, Christian music still grew according to the Recording Industry Association Of America's latest report. Christian music climbed from 4.3 to 4.5 per cent of total music sales, widening its lead over classical (2.8 per cent) and jazz (2.8). Rock dominated with 32.5 per cent. CR

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