What significant shift in the gospel music industry was facilitated by the advent of digital music distribution platforms (e.g., iTunes, Spotify) in the 2000s?

A A complete reliance on traditional brick-and-mortar record stores for music sales. B Decreased royalties for gospel artists due to widespread piracy. C Increased accessibility for independent gospel artists to reach wider audiences and bypass traditional label gatekeepers. D A resurgence in the popularity of vinyl records among gospel music enthusiasts.