American

contemporary Christian music Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and ...

(CCM) artist

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences an ...

has released eight studio albums, two independent albums, two live albums, one compilation album, and twenty-one singles. Starting with his first commercial album release of ''

The Noise We Make ''The Noise We Make'' is the first commercial solo release by Chris Tomlin through sixstepsrecords in 2001. Critical reception ''The Noise We Make'' was generally well received by four music critics. At ''Christianity Today'', Russ Breimeier ...

'' and gaining momentum with his studio album ''

Arriving Arriving is a studio album released in 2004 by Chris Tomlin. The album has received RIAA "Platinum" status and peaked at No. 3 on ''Billboard''s Top Christian Albums chart. As of October 2008, "How Great Is Our God" is No. 1 and "Holy Is the ...

'', Chris Tomlin has quickly become one of the most recognized singer/songwriters and activists within contemporary

Christian music industry The Christian music industry is one aspect of the broader music industry, with a focus on Christian music and subgenres such as gospel music, southern gospel, contemporary Christian music, contemporary worship music, and even traditional church m ...

. His music is considered among the most sung with his music being sung in over 3.12 million churches worldwide. He was awarded Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2006,

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(along with Artist of the Year) and

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GMA Dove Award A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Award ...

s and a

Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pre ...

for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in

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. He has sold more than 4.2 million albums and has over 6 million digital downloads. His album in 2013 titled''

Burning Lights ''Burning Lights'' is the seventh studio album by Chris Tomlin. It was released on January 8, 2013. The album includes studio renditions of songs previously recorded live on the '' Passion: White Flag'' album, including "Lay Me Down", "White Flag ...

'' debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts, becoming the fourth CCM album in history to do so. His third studio album ''

'' has been certified Platinum as well as his singles "Our God" and "

How Great Is Our God "How Great Is Our God" is a song written by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves and Ed Cash. It was originally featured on Tomlin's album '' Arriving'', that reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart. It is also featured live on Tomlin' ...

Albums

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Independent albums

Singles

As featured artist

Other charted songs

Non-album songs

*"Whisper My Name" orefront- ''Eterne: Never Be the Same'' (2000) *"Salvation" - ''Pour Over Me - Worship Together Live 2001'' (2001) *"Give Us Clean Hands" - ''Pour Over Me - Worship Together Live 2001'' (2001) *"Satisfied" orefront- ''Secrets Of The Vine: Music... A Worship Experience'' (2002) *"Lord, I'm Gonna Love You" parrow- ''Your Love Broke Through'' (2002) *"Expressions of Your Love" (duet w/ Rebecca St. James) parrow- ''It Takes Two: 15 Collaborations & Duets'' (2003) *"

Where the Streets Have No Name "Where the Streets Have No Name" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1987 album ''The Joshua Tree'' and was released as the album's third single in August 1987. The song's hook is a repeating guitar arpeggio ...

" parrow/EMI CMG- '' In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa'' (2004) *"You're the One" isney/EMI CMG- '' Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' (2005) *"

Angels We Have Heard on High "Angels We Have Heard on High" is a Christmas carol to the hymn tune "Gloria" from a traditional French song of unknown origin called "", with paraphrased English lyrics by James Chadwick. The song's subject is the birth of Jesus Christ as narr ...

" ord- '' WOW Christmas: Green'' (2005) *"Mighty to Save" ntegrity- ''Bonus disc included with Fruitcake and Ice Cream DVD'' (2008) *"Your Heart (David)" - '' Music Inspired by The Story'' (2011) *"Heart of God - Live" - ''

III Live at Hillsong Conference ''III'' (Three) is the second studio album from Hillsong Young & Free released on 29 June 2018. Four singles were released from the album, "Love Won't Let Me Down" on 4 August 2017 "P E A C E" on 22 February 2018 "Let Go" on 18 May 2018, and " ...

'' (2018)

Music videos

* "Expressions of Your Love" (with

Rebecca St. James Rebecca Jean Fink (; born 26 July 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James, is an Australian Christian pop rock singer, songwriter and actress. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first ...

) (2004) * "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)" (2007) * "I Lift My Hands" (2011) * "He Shall Reign Forevermore" (2015) * "Good Good Father" (with Pat Barrett) (2016) * "Jesus" (2016) * "Home" (2017) * "Resurrection Power" (2018) * "Nobody Loves Me Like You Love Me Jesus" (2018)

Notes

References

External links

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