`` The Christian music industry has been very business-savvy , probably without even realizing it , in that a lot of the artists and bands use their local church as their home base when they begin their careers , '' said Bruce Burch of the University of Georgia 's Music Business School . Bob Dylan was Christians rock musician before genre existed . His first solo album , `` Upon This Rock , '' came out in late 1969 . Norman 's fans include the University of Georgia 's Music Business School Roses and Larry Norman . 20 versions of Norman 's songs have been recorded by other artists .
Bob Dylan was Christians rock musician before genre existed . His first solo album , `` Upon This Rock , '' came out in late 1969 . Norman 's fans include the University of Georgia 's Music Business School Roses and Larry Norman . 20 versions of Norman 's songs have been recorded by other artists .