Christian music plays an important part in your faith journey. It can bring you great joy and happiness or comfort you when you are down. So it's not surprising that the sales of Christian music has been growing at a steady pace. For example, according to the Neilsen Company & Billboard's 2012 Music Industry Report, sales of Christian and gospel digital tracks rose from 32.2 million in 2011 to 34.4 million in 2012. In the past, it wasn't always easy to access your favorite Christian tunes, especially when you were traveling. But, today there are a number of ways to keep your favorite Christian songs with you at all times.
Your Music In Your Car
While you could always carry and fumble with Christian CDs in your car, a much simpler way to access your songs is to listen to the ones that you already have on your smartphone, especially if you have created playlists of your favorites. In newer automobiles, you can simply use the car's auxiliary-in or Bluetooth connectivity features to listen to your favorite Christian music.
If you currently don't have Bluetooth connectivity in your automobile and are in the market for a new one, keep this feature on your must-have list. According to CNet, Bluetooth connectivity is something that "every tech car should have." Why? Because, it allows you to use your smartphone hands free, it can read your text messages to you, and it will also allow you to play the songs stored on your smartphone. If you are on a budget, you can tap into online resources like KBB.com to find a new vehicle with Bluetooth capability that will be in your price range.
Satellite Radio In Your Car
No matter how far you drive your vehicle from home, with a satellite radio subscription, you will always have access to several Christian stations. Currently, Sirius XM offers three stations: The Message, Enlighten and Kirk Franklin's Praise. The main drawback is that to access satellite radio from your home or car, you will have to pay a monthly or yearly fee.
In Your Hotel
Use the free time in your hotel room to discover new Christian artists on YouTube, such as rising star Richard Andrew, who is a favorite with NASCAR drivers. Andrew, whose bio reads in part, "From a checkered past to a checkered flag," often performs during NASCAR track church services. Of course, you can also search for songs from your favorite Christian artists and look up tracks on YouTube.
When You are Searching
Your old Christian songs have been there for you through all of your life's ups and downs, but there are times when you desire a new song. Even David praised the value of a new tune in Psalms 40:3, when he wrote, "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." For those times when you are in search of a new gospel song, consider using Pandora, which is a very popular website that analyzes the types of music you listen to and then suggests songs it feels are similar. Pandora is a free service.
