Although Christian music is widely known for its imposing diversity in source, style and theme, contemporary inspirational music aimed at Mormons gives the genre an added dimension, as veteran artist Hilary Weeks becomes the first such act to debut in the top 10 on Billboard's Christian Albums list.
With more than 4,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan, the artist's eighth album, "Every Step," released on the Shadow Mountain label, opens on the tally with Hot Shot Debut honors at No. 6. Surely aiding the arrival: Weeks is headlining the current women and youth tour "Time Out for Women."