>Number one, I have no idea whether the labels in question were started in 
>house (as EMI did with Manhattan and EMI America back in the '80s) or 
>acquired (like Blue Note or Liberty).

They were acquired.  Sparrow is one of the longest running Christian labels 
and has the most traditional CCM and Jesus Music on the market with a most 
definite Pop/Rock leaning.  Forefront is a relatively small label compared 
to Sparrow and catered to the alternative sound in Christian music.

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