I haven’t shared this on here so this should be new, but my dad is actually a radio DJ. He spent ten years of his career hosting the morning show at the local Christian radio station. You’re probably wondering why I say this lol.
He and I would talk about music and charts... since that is literally what he does for a living. I used to ask why JTTW and SITW weren’t played on Christian radio. His simple answer is radio stations pander to their audience... in his case women in their mid-30s & she is a secular artist. Most radio stations even had issues with Francesca Battistelli’s song, “Angel By Your Side”, because they felt the lyrics suggested we people are angels and taking the place of God.
Also, he stated Christian radio like Country radio has a major gender issue. Most males, no matter their age, get played over females. They favor the motto of “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it!” So artists like Michael W. Smith, Matthew West, Casting Crowns, Third Day, and NEEDTOBREATHE will receive airplay when they release new music.
It would be my wish for Carrie to perform a song with Lauren Daigle or Mandisa for the simple fact that I love their voices. Also, Kari Jobe or Tenth Avenue North would be welcomed too. I believe their voices would blend well together; however, I would also encourage a duet with Hillsong UNITED... but drama within the church they originate from might steer Carrie away from that.