Gospel Music Market Intelligence

Recommendations & Market Growth Plan

Data-driven action plan for MINY Vinyl to dominate the gospel vinyl market

IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES

Top 5 Actions for Q1 2026

1. Sign Brandon Lake for Exclusive Vinyl Deal
Brandon Lake's "Hard Fought Hallelujah" shows 2,709,900% growth - unprecedented viral momentum. His tour 2025 searches are massive. Secure exclusive vinyl rights before competitors.
Immediate Critical Priority High Potential
2. Partner with CeCe Winans for Complete Vinyl Collection
CeCe Winans maintains massive search volume (2.9K+) with consistent growth. Grammy winner with mainstream crossover appeal. Create premium box set of her complete discography.
Q1 2026 High Priority Premium Pricing
3. Launch Gospel Christmas Vinyl Collection
Gospel Christmas songs show 5,525% growth. Plan limited edition holiday vinyl releases for Q3 2026 launch. Include Chris Tomlin, CeCe Winans, and classic gospel Christmas tracks.
Q3 2026 Launch High Priority Limited Edition Premium
4. Establish Gospel Radio Advertising Campaign
Gospel radio stations up 175%, radio searches up 85%. Advertise on K-Love and top Christian radio stations. Radio audience is highly engaged and purchasing-ready.
Q1 2026 High Priority Brand Awareness
5. Create Worship Leader Resource Bundles
Worship music chords (12.1K volume), guitar tabs, and sheet music show massive demand. Bundle vinyl with digital chord charts and worship leader resources. Target churches and worship ministries.
Q2 2026 High Priority Niche Market

Artist Signing Priorities

Ranked by viral momentum, search volume, and vinyl market fit

Tier 1:

  • Brandon Lake - Viral phenomenon, tour momentum
  • CeCe Winans - Gospel legend, mainstream appeal
  • Chris Tomlin - Consistent high volume, tour demand

Tier 2: High Priority

  • Elevation Worship - Church network, album demand
  • Phil Wickham - Co-headliner potential
  • Hillsong Worship - Global brand, consistent demand

Tier 3:

  • CAIN - Emerging, strong growth trajectory
  • Skillet - Christian rock crossover
  • TobyMac - Pop crossover appeal

Vinyl Product Strategy

Recommended vinyl releases based on market trends

Releases

  • Gospel Christmas Collection (Q3 2026)
  • Chris Tomlin Christmas Albums
  • Classic Gospel Holiday Vinyl
  • Limited Edition Colored Vinyl

Worship Collections

  • Prayer & Meditation Instrumental Series
  • Hillsong Complete Worship Collection
  • Elevation Worship Box Set
  • Contemporary Worship Essentials

Gospel Legends

  • CeCe Winans Complete Discography
  • Shirley Caesar Greatest Hits
  • Elvis Presley Gospel Collection
  • Classic Black Gospel Series

International Series

  • Ugandan Gospel Vinyl Collection
  • Nigerian Gospel Artists
  • Swahili Worship Music
  • African Diaspora Gospel

Genre Crossover

  • Christian Rock: Skillet, Switchfoot
  • Christian Hip-Hop Collection
  • Southern Gospel Classics
  • Contemporary Christian Pop

Premium Editions

  • 180g Audiophile Pressings
  • Limited Edition Colored Vinyl
  • Numbered Collector's Editions
  • Box Sets with Bonus Content

Distribution & Marketing Strategy

Multi-channel approach to reach gospel vinyl collectors

Traditional Media

  • Gospel radio advertising (K-Love, etc.)
  • Christian radio station partnerships
  • Church bulletin advertising
  • Gospel magazine placements

Digital Channels

  • YouTube vinyl unboxing videos
  • Spotify playlist placements
  • Instagram vinyl collector community
  • TikTok gospel music content

Church & Ministry

  • Direct-to-church bulk sales
  • Worship conference booths
  • Pastor/worship leader outreach
  • Church bookstore partnerships

Live Events

  • Concert tour merchandise tables
  • Gospel festival vendor booths
  • Artist meet-and-greet exclusives
  • Tour bundle packages

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss gospel vinyl opportunities? Reach out to Alet Viegas at MINY Vinyl

Website:
minyvinyl.com
💼 LinkedIn:
Alet Viegas
🔗 Portfolio:
velab.org

12-Month Action

Phased approach to market entry and growth

Q1 2026 (Jan-Mar): Foundation
• Sign Brandon Lake and CeCe Winans
• Launch gospel radio advertising campaign
• Establish church partnership program
• Create first worship vinyl releases
Q2 2026 (Apr-Jun): Expansion
• Launch worship leader resource bundles
• Attend major worship conferences
• Release Hillsong and Elevation Worship vinyl
• Build YouTube and social media presence
Q3 2026 (Jul-Sep): Push
• Launch Gospel Christmas Collection
• Secure holiday radio advertising
• Partner with concert tours for merchandise
• Release limited edition colored vinyl
Q4 2026 (Oct-Dec): Holiday Sales & Planning
• Maximize Christmas vinyl sales
• Launch international gospel series
• Plan 2027 artist signings
• Analyze year-end data for 2027 strategy