Homer Rodeheaver and the Rise of the Gospel Music Industry

From tent revivals to radio and records with a gospel music innovator

Homer Rodeheaver merged evangelical hymns and African American spirituals with popular music to create a potent gospel style. Kevin Mungons and Douglas Yeo examine his enormous influence on gospel music against the backdrop of Christian music history and Rodeheaver''s impact as a cultural and business figure. Rodeheaver rose to...