CHRIS TOMLIN Releases SEE THE MORNING
sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records’ lead-worshiper and GMA Artist of the Year, Chris Tomlin, releases his fourth studio album, See The Morning, Sept. 26 amidst wide critical acclaim and radio support.
As millions of people around the world sing the songs of Chris Tomlin every week at collegiate gatherings, worship services and concert settings, millions more are hearing his songs on the radio. The first single from See The Morning, “Made To Worship,” has become Tomlin’s fourth No. 1 radio hit landing the top spot this week on Christian AC radio (R&R, CRW). The multi-format hit is also No. 10 and No. 16 on the R&R INSP and CHR charts, and takes the top spot on CRW’s Comprehensive and Monitored 1 charts garnering more than 17 million impressions this week alone.
See the Morning is the much-anticipated follow-up to Tomlin’s Gold-selling Arriving and is meant to be a “record of hope.” Here is how the critics are already responding to the album:
“[Chris Tomlin] delivers See The Morning, the most earnest and enduringly worshipful project of his career… A captivating view of the Son.” – CCM in a Grade “A” review. (Sept. 2006)
“Eschewing celebrity and music industry politics, Tomlin has a reputation for staying grounded and focusing on creating music for the church.” – Billboard (Sept. 2, 2006)
“Whether he’d claim it or not, Chris Tomlin is a prophet. As quickly as he records an album, it becomes the lyrical theology of our generation. His songs are sung in churches around the world, sculpting our doctrine and shaping our ideas about God. He never sought out such a heavy responsibility, but there’s no denying it: Chris Tomlin is a voice in the wilderness of modern Christian worship…With the upcoming release of his fourth studio album, See The Morning, Tomlin continues to shout about something much larger than himself.” – Relevant Leader (Fall 2006)
“It’s quite possible that Chris Tomlin’s fourth studio album is the one that firmly seals his place as the ultimate innovator in praise and worship music…. Chris’ confident, clear vocals are at their pinnacle, as is his songwriting and collaboration…There are no low points; each track consistently evokes adoration.” – All Music Guide (Sept. 26, 2006)
Even as radio and the critics respond to the album, all worshipers can experience the new music from See The Morning prior to it’s release at the newly re-launched www.ChrisTomlin.com, where you can also find the latest tour information, join the “street team” and more. Current tour dates include:
Tour Date, Time Tour City, State Venue
09/23/06 7:00PM Tulsa, OK The Mabee Center
09/24/06 6:30PM Huntsville, AL Big Spring Jam, Big Spring Park
10/07/06 2:00PM Kings Island, OH Paramount’s Kings Island - Timberwolf Amphitheater
10/08/06 2:30PM Houston, TX Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou
10/09/06 7:00PM New Orleans, LA House of Blues - New Orleans
10/12/06 7:00PM Louisville, KY The Palace
10/13/06 7:30PM Raleigh, NC North Carolina State Fair, J.S. Dorton Arena
10/14/06 3:00PM Charlotte, NC Paramount’s Carowinds Theme Park
10/19/06 7:30PM Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
10/21/06 4:00PM Santa Clara, CA Paramount’s Great America - Redwood Amphitheatre
10/22/06 8:15PM Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
10/26/06 7:00PM Urbana, IL Foellinger Auditorium - University of Illinois
10/27/06 7:30PM Merrillville, IN Star Plaza Theatre
10/28/06 7:00PM Ames, IA CY Stephens Auditorium - Iowa State Center
10/29/06 7:00PM Branson, MO The Grand Palace
11/11/06 7:30PM Redmond, WA Overlake Christian Church
Tomlin was named Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards this year. Receiving five Dove trophies, Tomlin also closed the awards show with his Dove Award-winning Song of the Year, “How Great Is Our God,” from his current, RIAA Certified Gold-selling album, Arriving. Tomlin received his first Dove Award in 2005 for Worship Album of the Year for Arriving. Tomlin has written 17 Top CCLI songs sung by millions around the world every week as people gather to worship, including “How Great Is Our God,” “Forever,” “Holy Is The Lord” and “We Fall Down.”
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