For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

NEW YORK (AP) – Christian music is gaining in popularity, and Brandon Lake is one reason why.

The singer-songwriter’s latest album, “King of Hearts,” melds pop, rock, country and hip-hop.

That is unusual in contemporary Christian music, and it’s one reason why he’s seeing a lot of success.

Lake is up for Grammys in February.

This year he was nominated for his first Country Music Association Award.

He told The Associated Press that he views this as a crossover moment and an opportunity to further his message of worship.

Lake also made headlines earlier this year when he performed at a memorial for conservative personality Charlie Kirk.

Lake says he was not making a political message and that he was simply going to minister for Kirk’s widow.