Contemporary Christian music (CCM), also known as Christian pop, is a genre of modern popular music with inspirational and religious lyrics. It is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music. CCM includes various subgenres such as rock, alternative rock, hip hop, metal, contemporary worship, punk, hardcore punk, Latin, electronic dance music, and R&B-influenced gospel. It originated in the late 1960s in the United States and has expanded into many different styles over the years