On Norwegians singing...

don't worry.. i'm not about to break in to song. I accidentally stumbled upon one of my favorite Norwegian praise and worship artist’s MySpace the other day. I realized that he had moved to England and started singing in English. In fact, the two songs which are featured are translations of songs already put out in Norwegian. I am a bit ambivalent as to whether i like this or not. I understand that Rudi wishes to gain a broader audience (the Norwegian CCM market is rather limited), yet the songs seem to have lost something. I also think that we (the Christians of the world) have more than enough English singing artists (it's not like we can't buy Third Day or Delirious? albums in Norway), yet there are very few Norwegian Christians singing in Norwegian. I still like Rudi Myntevik, what he has done for my generation's ability to sing praises to God in a contemporary way, can never be underestimated. I'm not sure where i'm going with this post or what i am trying to say. I just had a need to write about it. I guess i'm struggling a little with bridging the gap between music which truly glorifies God and a desire for commercial success. I'm just curious as to how far one ought to go to achieve widespread commercial success when the main purpose (at least, ought to be) glorification of God through song and music. Where is the balance between God providing through one's music (and hopefully, calling) and the money making machines that we see some of the big bands/names within CCM? (The current Third Day tour is sponsored by Chevrolet!) I'm not judging per se, more just struggling to see where the line ought to be drawn or the balance ought to be held.