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Chris Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is a Christian worship leader and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States.

He is a staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords.

Tomlin also leads worship at many Passion events.

Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God", "Indescribable", "Forever", "Famous One", "We Fall Down", and "Holy Is the Lord".

Christopher Dwayne Tomlin was awarded Male Vocalist at the 2006 and 2007 Gospel Music Awards, and was named Artist of the Year in 2007 and 2008.

Chris Tomlin was born in Grand Saline, Texas in 1972 to Connie and Donna Tomlin. He has two younger brothers, Ryan and Cory. Tomlin received his first guitar from his father, Connie, at the age of eleven after contracting a case of mono.

Then, Tomlin wrote his first worship song at age fourteen. He entered college planning to study medicine, but he stated that he felt God's calling to something else and did not pursue that career.

In the mid-1990s Tomlin spent time leading worship at the Dawson McAllister Youth Conferences, as well as at various camps around the state of Texas.

Following college, at Texas A&M University Tomlin continued to play and write songs, and in 1997, Louie Giglio asked if he would be interested in working with the Passion Conferences. Tomlin agreed, and he has played a key role ever since.

His first nationally released solo project, entitled The Noise We Make, was released in 2001, which saw the emergence of songs "Forever" (his most famous song other than "How Great Is Our God"), "Be Glorified", and "Kindness", all of which made the top 200 in the CCLI 2005 top 500 worship songs.

Since then, he has released many more studio albums, most notably Arriving, which is considered his breakout album, since it produced four number one hits.

("Indescribable" (written by Laura Story), "Holy Is the Lord," "How Great Is Our God," and "The Way I Was Made"), and two other songs ("On Our Side" and "Mighty is the Power of the Cross", written with Shawn Craig of Phillips, Craig, and Dean) which landed in the 2005 top five hundred worship songs.

Just one year after Arriving, Tomlin released his first solo live album, titled Live From Austin Music Hall, and in 2006, he released his fourth sudio album, See the Morning.

This album has enjoyed great success, for it has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, been certified Gold by the RIAA, and has helped him win 6 Dove Awards in 2007, including a second consecutive "Artist of the Year" win.

The three singles off this album have all been top #5 songs on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart, and have all reached the number one position on the Radio & Records's Christian AC Chart.

According to Christian Copyright Licensing International's list of the top 25 worship songs in the United States as of August 2007, Tomlin held 5 spots with songs he has either written or co-written with other songwriters: "How Great Is Our God" (#1), "Forever" (#5), "Holy Is the Lord" (#7), "We Fall Down" (#12),and "Indescribable" (#22).

Chris Tomlin has toured with several prominent acts in the Christian Contemporary Music, such as touring as a support act of Delirious.

During his first ever tour he was a support act for Steven Curtis Chapman during his All Things New Tour.

Tomlin has also headlined several tours, such as

headlining the Chris Tomlin Indescribable Tour, which featured world renowned worship artist Matt Redman, and prominent speaker Louie Giglio, and headlining the See the Morning Tour.

From April to October of 2007, Tomlin toured with Louie Giglio and Matt Redman on his "How Great Is Our God" tour. Currently, Tomlin is touring with the rest of his fellow Passion workers as they are currently embarking on their world tour.

On December 12, 2006, Tomlin launched a online music website resource called Frequency which Tomlin described as "A place to serve God and his people in worship." This site also features articles by many other acts in the Christian Contemporary Music world, such as Matt Maher and Robbie Seay

On May 31, 2007, Chris Tomlin returned home to Grand Saline, Texas, to play a free show during their annual Salt Festival.

On June 14, 2007, Tomlin's version of the song "Indescribable" (written by Laura Story) was used as the official wake-up call for Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester on Space Shuttle mission STS-117.

In July 2007, Tomlin joined Hillsong to open the conference with his song Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).

On January 7-11 2008, Tomlin participated in the Compassionart International Songwriting retreat, a retreat, which was dedicated to writing songs whose revenues will go to the poorest of the poor. Other prominent Christian songwriters that went included Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Stuart Garrard, and Steven Curtis Chapman.

In March 2008, Tomlin and his band began recording a new studio record, Hello Love, set to release in September of 2008. The album will include the songs "Sing, Sing, Sing," "Jesus Messiah", "Love," "God of This City," and "I Will Rise."

In May 2008, it was announced that Tomlin and his band would be leaving the church he helped plant with senior pastor Matt Carter in Austin, Texas; The Austin Stone Community Church. He'd be leaving in order to start a new church with Passions Conference speaker, Louie Giglio in Atlanta, Georgia.

On June 13, 2008, Chris Tomlin released the first single off the album Hello Love, entitled "Jesus Messiah", which managed to reach the #1 position on the Itunes Christian and Gospel chart, along with being the most added song on Christian AC, Christian Hit Radio, and Christian Inspirational Radio during its first week.

Chris Tomlin also has achieved;

Male Vocalist of the Year

Artist of the Year

Special Event Album of the Year for Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Worship Song of the Year for "How Great Is Our God"

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	Glory in the Highest CD By Chris Tomlin / Sixsteps
From Dove Award-winner Chris Tomlin comes a Christmas worship experience you'll cherish for years to come! Recorded live with a community of artists including Matt Redman, it features "Born That We May Have Life"; "Winter Snow"; and "Light of the World"---plus familiar favorites including "O Holy Night"; "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"; and "Joy to the World."

	How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection By Chris Tomlin / sixsteprecords
What makes Tomlin one of the most-sung artists in today's church? His ability to connect people to the heart of Jesus! His talent shines in every track of this best-of-the-best release featuring all-new recordings of "How Great Is Our God," "Forever," and "We Fall Down"---plus "Famous One," "The Wonderful Cross," "Made to Worship," "God of This City," "Indescribable," and more.

	And If Our God Is For Us CD By Chris Tomlin / sixstepsrecords
Award-winning singer, songwriter, and worship leader Chris Tomlin longs to make music that helps you connect to the heart of Jesus and voice your praise of him. This follow-up album to his gold-selling Hello, Love continues to move believers toward a God worthy of our honor and adoration. Includes "I Will Follow," "No Chains on Me," and more.

CD3909: Hello Love, Worship Leader Limited Edition

Hello Love, Worship Leader Limited Edition
By Chris Tomlin / Sixsteps

All of the essential tools for introducing the amazing worship songs from Chris Tomlin's new album are included in this specially packaged, limited Hello Love Worship Leader's Edition. In addition to the entire original CD, worship leaders will find a second disc loaded with PVG sheet music, chord charts and lead sheets for all of the songs on Hello Love in both the original key and a second "worship-friendly" key for congregational use.

In addition to all those digital sheet music files customers will find New Song Cafeacute; "Webisodes" that allow Chris to introduce the songs personally, share stories behind them and give a short tutorial on performing the songs. It's a first-of-its-kind Worship Resource Tool from WorshipTogether.com and sixstepsrecords.

	See the Morning CD By Chris Tomlin / Emi Cmg Distribution
Award-winning artist Tomlin offers a whole new set of soul-inspiring easy-to-sing songs about God's faithfulness. It's as sure as the rising sun! Includes the single release "Made to Worship," "Awesome Is the Lord," "Holy Uncreated One," "The Lion and the Lamb," "Let Your Mercy Reign," "Glorious," "Rejoice," and "Everlasting God."

	Arriving CD By Chris Tomlin / Emi Cmg Distribution
Chris Tomlin returns with Arriving - a collection of songs embracing the theme in Isaiah 40:3-5; "In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God." The all new recording captures a fresh stripped down acoustic rock style paired with soaring melodies. Includes "Indescribable", "How Great is Our God," "Holy Is The Lord", and more.

	I Will Follow Accompaniment CD By Chris Tomlin / Word Entertainment Inc
This Word Ultimate track includes printed lyrics and a demonstration, plus accompaniment in high, medium, and low keys, with backing vocals. Not original artist.

	Our God By Chris Tomlin / Word Entertainment Inc

Hello, Love CD
By Chris Tomlin / sixsteprecords

Following his 2006 RIAA Gold-certified record, See the Morning, Tomlin's latest project communicates what he describes as the "need to introduce ourselves to love again." Produced by Ed Cash (Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Bebo Norman), Hello Love endeavors to give voice to the Church to worship their Creator. This is evident throughout the album on songs like "Love," "God of This City," "Sing, Sing, Sing," and "I Will Rise" to name a few.

Tomlin explains, "With each new record, I continue to strive to create songs that will help people voice their worship to God. Worship is a massive word with a very broad scope, but in the end, it is very simple. It is love! It's our response in love to our great God who loved us first."

	And If Our God Is For Us, Limited Edition CD/DVD By Chris Tomlin / sixstepsrecords
This limited edition features four acoustic bonus songs including "Where the Spirit of the Lord Is". Plus one DVD featuring behind the scenes and the songs "Love," and "I Will Rise."