Chris Tomlin
Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972)[1] is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, who has sold over 7 million records.[2] He is a member of Passion Conferences and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God", "Our God", "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" and "Holy Forever".
Chris Tomlin
Christopher Dwayne Tomlin
May 4, 1972
Grand Saline, Texas, U.S.
- Singer
- songwriter
- worship leader
- Vocals
- guitar
1993–present
Tomlin has been received 23 GMA Dove Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his 2012 album And If Our God Is for Us..., and two RIAA certified platinum albums. Because of his songs' popularity in many contemporary churches, Time magazine stated he may be the "most often sung artist anywhere".[3] Tomlin's 2013 album Burning Lights debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the fourth CCM album in history to do so.[4]
Early life[edit]
Tomlin was born in Grand Saline, Texas in 1972 to Donna and Connie Tomlin.[5] He has two younger brothers, Ryan and Cory. Tomlin was given his first guitar by his father and learned how to play along with Willie Nelson records.[6][7]
At the age of 13, he began singing at the Main Street Baptist church in Grand Saline. [8] Tomlin wrote his first worship song at age fourteen. During high school, he learned to lead worship in his youth group.[6] After graduating from Grand Saline High School in 1990, he entered Tyler Junior College (TJC) planning for a medical or physical therapy career.[9] Tomlin graduated in 1992[10] and enrolled in Texas A&M University to study medicine.[11] He grew active in a campus Christian group called Breakaway, where he became the worship leader.[11] In 1994, Tomlin graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in psychology.[10][12] After college Tomlin participated as a worship leader at various camps in Texas, including Dawson McAllister Youth Conferences.[13] While at Breakaway, Tomlin participated in a Bible study led by Choice Ministries founder Louie Giglio.[11] In 1997, Tomlin partnered with Giglio to found Passion Conferences.[14][15]
Other ventures[edit]
Tomlin is one of the members of CompassionArt, a charity and songwriting team that released an album in 2008.[30] In 2014, he became a member on the board of directors of CURE International, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care to children in the developing world.[31]
In May 2008, Tomlin announced a move from the Austin Stone Community Church, to start a new church with Louie Giglio in Atlanta, Georgia.[32][33] The Passion City Church held its first service on February 15, 2009, and features Tomlin as one of its worship leaders.[34]
Holy Forever World Tour[edit]
The Holy Forever world tour was announced on January 19, 2024 by Tomlin on his Instagram[35] The Holy Forever world tour is scheduled to start in April 2024 after Tomlin's Good Friday Nashville concert at Bridgestone Arena every year.
Independent releases
Commercial releases