I agree with the bolded. For years I would only listen to black gospel music. I started listening to "inspirational/pop/praise and worship" types music by white artist when I was in college and I fell in love. I don't always remember the names of the artist but I recognize the songs that I like. I absolutely love Michael W. Smith's version of Agnus Dei (I like the Donnie McClurkin version too).
I'm so glad I opened up my heart and my mind to other genres of gospel/inspirational music.
And A LOT of the praise and worship music sung in churches come from other versions of those inspirational/pop/praise and worship songs written by those White artists....
"How Great Is Our God" was written by Chris Tomlin (that's my song!)... I've heard at least two different versions on Black choir CDs (and I don't like them as much...and I started singing in the adult choir at 12 years old so I know choir music). And that's not a bad thing.... at least somebody has begun to expand their horizons.
Kirk Franklin is another one who has attempted to bring in some other genres as well. I believe it's the "Rebirth" CD(?) where he does some stuff with TobyMac.... I gave it a listen.... It was like "eh" but from a musical standpoint, I applaud him for taking the risk and expanding his own musical horizon....
There are other examples of this....