Christopher Dwayne Tomlin
- Born:
- May 4, 1972, Grand Saline, Texas, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Contemporary Christian Music Artist, Worship Leader, Songwriter
Early Life and Education
- Raised in Grand Saline, Texas.
- Began leading worship in his teens.
- Attended Tyler Junior College and Texas A&M University, where he was involved with the Gig 'Em Christian Fellowship.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his music career with the band Exit 13.
- Became a prominent worship leader at Passion Conferences.
- Signed with Sparrow Records in 2000.
- Has released numerous successful albums and singles.
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for "And If Our God Is For Us..." in 2012.
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for "Burning Lights" in 2014.
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Good Good Father" in 2017.
- Dove Award winner for Male Vocalist of the Year multiple times.
Notable Works
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Noise We Make | Sparrow Records |
| 2004 | Arriving | Sparrow Records |
| 2006 | See the Morning | Sparrow Records |
| 2008 | Hello Love | Sparrow Records |
| 2010 | And If Our God Is For Us... | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| 2013 | Burning Lights | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| 2014 | Love Ran Red | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| 2016 | Never Lose Sight | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| 2018 | Holy Roar | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| 2020 | Chris Tomlin & Friends | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
| 2022 | Always | sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records |
Legacy and Impact
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