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Christian, gospel music artists flock to Atlanta to take advantage of entertainment outlets

ATLANTA - Christian rapper Lecrae first came to Atlanta as a teenager for a youth conference in 1999, but what ultimately convinced him to lay down roots here was its thriving gospel music scene.
"Atlanta is just a musical hub," said the 32-year-old, who moved from Houston three years ago. "There are a slew of producers, engineers, artists and writers. There's a wealth of outlets here, and it's a community of artists who are here as well. That's a major reason why I came here." Said Lecrae.
Atlanta has become a key place of business for many of the heavyweights in gospel and Christian music, like Marvin Sapp, MaryMary, Kirk Franklin and Jason Crabb. They flock to the city known to some as "gospel's Hollywood" because of its flourishing R&B and hip-hop scene, an evolving television market, a variety of Christian and gospel record labels, and a plethora of mega churches. Some of the industry's best, such as Francesca Battistelli, the group Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin and Dottie Peoples, reside in the city or in the suburban areas.
FILE -In this Thursday, April 19, 2012 file photo, Christian rap artist Lecrae performs during taping of the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards at Atlanta's Fox Theater. Lecrae laid down roots in Atlanta to advance his Gospel career. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

"Atlanta is becoming like the new Los Angeles," said Sapp. More>>>