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- Susan Ashton (1993)
Susan Ashton is the self-titled third studio album by Christian singer Susan Ashton, released on November 9, 1993 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick with Brown Bannister serving as executive producer. Susan Ashton produced two more No. 1 Christian AC hits: "Waiting For Your Love to Come Down" and "Remember Not." The latter track features Ashley Cleveland on harmony vocals on the bridge. The album opens with a seven and a half minute track (and further single) "Summer Solstice" and features Out of the Grey's (and future collaborator) Christine Denté on backing vocals. Producer Kirkpatrick wrote or co-wrote nine of the album's tracks and it features musicians like Kirkpatrick, Gordon Kennedy, Jimmie Lee Sloas, Steve Brewster, Carl Marsh and Terry McMillan among others. During that time period, Ashton was married to Christian music producer and songwriter John David (or J.D.) Cunningham. Cunningham provided harmony vocals on the final track "A Rose Is A Rose." Susan Ashton debuted at No. 9 in November 1993 and peaked at No. 3 in February 1994 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1994, Ashton earned her second Dove Award nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Track listing All songs written by Wayne Kirkpatrick, except where noted. 1. Summer Solstice -7:31 2. Waiting For Your Love to Come Down (Gayla Borders, Jeff Borders) -4:53 3. Remember Not (Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira) -3:53 4. There Is A Line (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:31 5. Heart Like a Rock (Phil Madeira, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5;14 6. Agree to Disagree -3:51 7. Hold the Intangible (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:10 8. Call Of the Wild (Allen Shamblin, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:48 9. No Remedy For Love -5:00 10. A Rose Is A Rose -5:10 Radio singles 1993 -1994 "Waiting For Your Love to Come Down" -#24 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1994 "Remember Not" -#3 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1994 "Summer Solstice" -#10 Christian AC 1994 "There Is A Line" -#8 Christian AC Previous release: Angels of Mercy (1992) Next release: Along the Road (1994) (with Margaret Becker and Christine Denté)
- Angels of Mercy (1992)
Angels of Mercy is the second studio album by Christian singer Susan Ashton, released on July 4, 1992 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick with Brown Bannister serving as executive producer. Released over a year after her successful debut album Wakened By the Wind and fresh off a Dove nomination for New Artist of the Year, Ashton returns with her second album, once again continuing her country pop acoustic sound. The lead single and music video for "Here In My Heart" was written by Ashton and Gayla Borders. The lyrics tell a story about a person who gets caught up in the "madness" and rush of daily life, chasing big dreams and accidentally leaving God behind. Ultimately, the singer realizes that God is a patient, protective refuge who stays present right inside their heart. The song was an immediate hit at Christian radio where on the Christian AC chart, it topped for a week while peaking at No. 3 on the Christian CHR chart. Country singer Martina McBride would later cover "Here In My Heart" in 1997 on her fourth album Evolution. Other songs charted like "Hunger And Thirst" and "Walk On By" (both No. 1 Christian AC hits), plus "Grand Canyon" and "Alice in Wonderland." Angels of Mercy peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1993, Ashton earned her first, and only, Grammy nomination for Best Pop Gospel Album for this release and at the Dove Awards, she was nominated in three categories including Female Vocalist of the Year. Track listing 1. Here In My Heart (Susan Ashton, Gayla Borders) -4:10 2. Grand Canyon (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:37 3. Better Angels Of Our Nature (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:25 4. Hunger And Thirst (Phil Madeira) -3:18 5. Innocence Lost (Wayne Kirkpatrick, Karey Kirkpatrick) -3:58 6. Started As a Whisper (Billy Simon, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:17 7. Alice in Wonderland (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:05 8. When Are You Coming Back (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:22 9. Walk On By (Phil Madeira, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:55 10. Let Me Go (Wes King, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -3:31 Radio singles 1992 "Here In My Heart" -#3 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1992 "Grand Canyon" -#17 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1993 "Hunger And Thirst" -#20 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1993 "Alice in Wonderland" -#10 Christian AC 1993 "Walk On By" -#6 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks Previous release: Wakened By the Wind (1991) Next release: Susan Ashton (1993) Watch the music video of "Here In My Heart" here:
- Our Family (1993)
Our Family is a various artists compilation album released in 1993 on Everland Entertainment, a Word Records label that specializes in children's music. The project is produced by Brown Bannister with Tommy Sims, Tom Hemby and Wayne Kirkpatrick as co-producers. It features eight original songs and two covers all dealing with the theme of family sung by the top Christian artists and musicians. This is the third and final album of the trilogy of albums using the word "Our" in the series, preceded by the previous albums Our Hymns (1989) and Our Christmas (1990). Track listing 1. In a Father's Heart (Kathy Troccoli) (Kathy Troccoli, Bob Farrell, Shane Keister) -4:54 2. He Watches Over You (Sandi Patty and BeBe Winans) (Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell) -4:09 3. The Greatest Discovery (Phil Keaggy) (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) -4:19 4. Say a Prayer Tonight (Roberta Flack) (Mark Gersmehl) -3:40 5. Innocent Eyes (Susan Ashton) (Wayne Kirkpatrick, David Martin) -5:22 6. A Mother and a Child (Tommy Sims) (Tommy Sims) -3:05 7. Promise You Anything (Bruce Carroll) (Alan Robertson) -3:37 8. You Can Close Your Eyes (Kim Hill and Brown Bannister) (James Taylor) -2:44 9. Be In Her Eyes (Wayne Watson) (Chris Eaton) -5:07 10. In the Arms of God (Cindy Morgan) (Bob Farrell) -3:53 Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (all tracks) Wayne Kirkpatrick -co-producer (tracks 5 and 8) Tommy Sims -co-producer (track 6) Tom Hemby -co-producer (track7) Radio singles 1993 "He Watches Over You" by Sandi Patty and BeBe Winans -#1 Christian AC 1993 "In a Father's Heart" by Kathy Troccoli -#10 Christian AC 1993 "Innocent Eyes" by Susan Ashton -#6 Christian AC Previous release: Our Christmas (1990)
- My Utmost for His Highest: The Covenant (1996)
My Utmost for His Highest: The Covenant is the second of three albums of songs inspired by Oswald Chambers' devotional book of the same name. The album was released in 1996 by Myrrh/Word Records. Brown Bannister produced four tracks along with Tommy Sims, Shane Keister and John and Dino Elefante each producing tracks. Each artist sings a song relating to a day from Chamber's book, featuring CCM artists like Michael W. Smith, Anointed, Greg Long, Susan Ashton, BeBe Winans, Clay Crosse and many others. The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. My Utmost for His Highest: The Covenant was nominated for a Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year in 1997. Track listing 1. All of Me (BeBe Winans) (Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan) -4:33 2. All of Me ( instrumental reprise) (arranged by Carl Marsh) (London Symphony Orchestra) -5:03 3. The Covenant (Anointed) (Tommy Sims, David Mullen) -5:01 4. Someday (Set the Children Free) (Michael W. Smith) (Michael W. Smith, David Mullen) -5:35 5. Through All the Years (Greg Long and Joanna Carlson) (David Mullen, Loren Balman, John Mandeville) -4:10 6. Psalm 121 (Susan Ashton) (Tommy Greer) -4:23 7. Make It a Promise (Clay Crosse) (Bob Farrell, Robbie Buchanan) -4:26 8. I Will Follow You (John Elefante and Lisa Bevill) (Dino Elefante, John Elefante) -4:46 9. My Utmost for His Highest (instrumental reprise) (arranged by Carl Marsh) (London Symphony Orchestra) -6:16 10. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Michael W. Smith and Anointed) (arranged by Michael W. Smith) -4:35 Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 2, 6, 9 and 10) Tommy Sims -producer (tracks 1, 3, 6 and 10) Shane Keister -producer (tracks 4, 5 and 7) John Elefante and Dino Elefante -producers (track 8) Radio singles 1996 "Psalm 121" by Susan Ashton -#2 Christian AC 1996 "Make It a Promise" by Clay Crosse -#6 Christian AC 1996 "Through All the Years" by Greg Long and Joanna Carlson -#7 Christian AC Previous release: My Utmost for His Highest (1995) Next release: My Utmost for His Highest: Quiet Prayers by Bryan Duncan (1996)
- Songs From the Loft (1993)
Songs from the Loft is a various artists compilation album released on September 20, 1993 by Reunion Records and, at the time, distributed by Word Records. The album was produced by Gary Chapman and Jim Dineen with Chapman's then-wife Amy Grant and her current manager Jennifer Cooke serving as executive producers. Songs from the Loft started as a project for Amy and Gary as they gathered teenagers and youth in their barn for these youth group-style meetings and sang simple worship songs. Grant recorded the track "Hope Set High" on her 1991 album Heart in Motion and dedicated it to the youth group that attends their meetings. On this album, Grant wrote the ten tracks, including "Hope Set High," along with CCM artist and songwriter Wes King co-writing on four of them, with "We Believe in God" as the lead single. Other artists participating are Chapman, King, Michael W. Smith, Kim Hill, Susan Ashton, Grant's back-up singer Donna McElroy, CCM-TV host Amy Delanie, Ashley Cleveland and Michael James. The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and in 1994, won the Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year, given to the participating artists and producers Chapman and Dineen at the 25th GMA Dove Awards. "We Believe in God," written by Grant and King, was nominated twice for Song of the Year in 1994 and 1995. In 2015, Grant revisited Songs from the Loft with the release of a limited edition extended play (EP) featuring seven tracks and was sold exclusively at a weekend event at her farm and later at her website www.amygrant.com. After more than 30 years since its original release, Song from the Loft is now available for the first time on music streaming platforms and for digital download purchasing on March 22, 2024 by way of Amy Grant Productions. Track listings All songs written by Amy Grant, except where noted. 1. What We Came Here For (Michael W. Smith) -2:29 2. I Got the Want To (Donna McElroy) -2:42 3. Seek First (Susan Ashton) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -2:26 4. Joy! (Wes King) -3:02 5. Where Do I Go? (Ashley Cleveland and Gary Chapman) -3:21 6. Salt and Light (Amy Delaine) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -2:14 7. How Do You Know (Kim Hill) -1:47 8. We Come to Praise (Michael James) (Gary Chapman, Beverly Darnall, John Darnall) -4:11 9. We Believe in God (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -3:42 10. Hope Set High (Gary Chapman) -3:24 11. Hey Now (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -4:22 Accolades Dove Award -Praise and Worship Album of the Year (Songs from the Loft, awarded to the participating artists and to producers Gary Chapman and Jim Dineen) Radio singles 1993 "We Believe in God" by Amy Grant -#1 Christian AC 1994 "Where Do I Go?" by Ashley Cleveland and Gary Chapman -#4 Christian CHR, -#6 Christian AC 1994 "Seek First" by Susan Ashton -#7 Christian AC 1994 "Hey Now" by Amy Grant -#8 Christian AC In 1994, Songs from the Loft was released to the Christian Hispanic market as Canciones de lo Alto del Granero (translated as Songs from the Top of the Barn) and it features the same track order but sung in Spanish. Artists singing on this project are Steve Green, Reneé Garcia, Luis Enrique, Susana Allen, Paco Espinoza, Alas De Águila, Rene Gonzalez, Torre Fuerte, Michele y Becky Baron, Ruth Ríos and Miguel Cassina. A YouTube link is available to listen to and is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Nuestra Motivación (Luis Enrique) -2:29 2. Yo Quiero Hacerlo (Reneé Garcia) -2:42 3. Busca Primero (Susana Allen) -2:26 4. Me Siento Bien (Paco Espinoza) -3:02 5. A Donde Iré (Alas De Águila) -3:21 6. Sal Y Lúz (Rene Gonzalez) -2:14 7. Como Saber (Torre Fuerte) -1:47 8. Hoy Te Alabamos (Steve Green) -4:11 9. Tengo Fe En Dios (Michele y Becky Baron) -3:42 10. Mi Fe Está Puesta En Tí (Ruth Ríos) -3:24 11. Ahora (Miguel Cassina) -4:22 Listen to the album Canciones de lo Alto del Granero here:
- The Robe (1993)
The Robe is the third studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/guitarist Wes King, released on March 23, 1993 by Reunion Records. The album was produced by Phil Naish. The Robe is a departure from King's "acoustic groove" of his first two albums and bringing in a more modern commercial sound, courtesy of producer Phil Naish, who is best known for producing albums for Steven Curtis Chapman. Considered a breakthrough album, The Robe produced hits like the title track and "I Believe." The track "Martin Luther" is a tribute to the theologian and father of the Reformation. On the title song, Christian vocalist Susan Ashton provides harmony vocals and King filmed his first music video. "The Robe" is derived from a sermon by King's mentor and speaker Charles Spurgeon. CCM Magazine listed "The Robe" at number 79 in their 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. The Robe charted on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and peaked at number 18. In 1994, King earned nominations for Song of the Year and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "The Robe" and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "I Believe" at the 1994 Dove Awards. Track listing All songs written by Wes King, except where noted. 1. I Believe (Wes King, Fran King) -3:10 2. Second String -4:39 3. The Robe (Wes King, Phil Naish) -4:06 4. Martin Luther (Wes King, Fran King) -5:51 5. Carolyn -3:43 6. Optional Thing (Wes King, Mitch King) -3:14 7. Move to the Moon -4:55 8. Blame It On Me -3:51 9. John -4:22 10. Holy -4:51 Radio singles 1993 "The Robe" -#21 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1993 "I Believe" -#1 Christian CHR for 2 weeks, -#2 Christian AC 1993 "Second String" -#9 Christian CHR, -#21 Christian AC 1994 "Martin Luther" -#4 Christian CHR 1994 "John" -#35 Christian AC Previous release: Sticks & Stones (1991) Next release: Common Creed (1995) Watch the music video of "The Robe" here:
- Watercolour Ponies (1987)
Watercolour Ponies is the fifth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Wayne Watson, released in 1987 on DaySpring/Word Records. Watson co-produced the album with Paul Mills. Watercolour Ponies became a breakthrough and benchmark for Watson, showcasing his growth and maturity as a singer and songwriter. The lead single "Friend of a Wounded Heart," co-written with songwriter Claire Cloninger, gave him his first number one song on the Christian AC chart and was a multi-format hit on Christian CHR and Inspirational radio charts. The self-written title song was another number one and multi-format hit as well. Both tracks were recognized by CCM Magazine in 2006 in their book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music with "Friend of a Wounded Heart" ranking at number 77 and "Watercolour Ponies" ranking at number 68. According to Watson, the title song was born in the family kitchen. Watson was sitting at the kitchen counter and noticed a school painting by his son Adam, sticking to the refrigerator door. Watson said, "It sort of looked like a pony but there were elements and other things I couldn't identify. The house was cluttered with kid stuff; I thought of how soon the clutter would change to other stuff and then be gone altogether. It helped me take a deep breath and appreciate the gift in front of me-children in my care." The song was later released as a children's book Watson authored in 1992. Other songs also charted from the album including "Material Magic," "I Still Believe" and "Would I Know You." Watercolour Ponies was a big seller and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Watson won his first Dove Awards: the album won Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year in 1988 and the following year won Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for co-writing "Friend of a Wounded Heart" with Cloninger. Watson earned his first Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Male for the album. Watson also released a live concert video on VHS titled Wayne Watson - In Concert in 1987 performing songs from Watercolour Ponies as well as two songs from his previous album Giants in the Land. NOTE: Christian country artist Susan Ashton provided backing vocals and was a guest vocalist on the title song. She was credited by her birth name Susan Rae Hill on this album. Track listing All songs written by Wayne Watson, except where noted. 1. I Still Believe (Wayne Watson, Paul Mills) -6:54 2. Material Magic -4:08 3. Watercolour Ponies (guest vocals by Susan Ashton) -4:40 4. Friend of a Wounded Heart (Wayne Watson, Claire Cloninger) -5:25 5. Is There No Harbor (Wayne Watson, Phil Naish) -4:39 6. 2 Loves -6:03 7. Rose Coloured Glasses -4:56 8. The Hunger -4:57 9. Jesus Sings -5:29 10. Would I Know You -3:47 Accolades Dove Award -1988 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Watercolour Ponies) 1989 Male Vocalist of the Year 1989 Song of the Year ("Friend of a Wounded Heart" by Wayne Watson and Claire Cloninger) Radio singles 1987 "Friend of a Wounded Heart" -#5 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 6 weeks 1987 "Material Magic" -#2 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1987 -1988 "Watercolour Ponies" -#12 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1988 "I Still Believe" -#9 Christian CHR, -#36 Christian AC 1988 "Would I Know You" -#13 Christian AC Previous release: Giants in the Land (1985) Next release: The Fine Line (1988) Watch the live concert video Wayne Watson - In Concert here:
- Wakened By the Wind (1991)
Wakened By the Wind is the debut studio album by Christian singer Susan Ashton. It was her first album released by Sparrow Records on March 14, 1991. The album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick with Brown Bannister serving as executive producer. Wakened By the Wind became a massive success and it became one of the biggest selling albums of the 1990s, especially by a debut artist. It also garnered three No. 1 hits on The CCM Update's Christian AC chart: "Down On My Knees," "In Amazing Grace Land" and "Ball And Chain." It was in the latter track that the name of the album is from, in which she sings a line in the verse: "In the middle of the night, Wakened by the wind, Or was it something from my past, Come to call again?" Ashton co-wrote three songs while producer Kirkpatrick writing or co-writing a bulk of the album along with songwriters and musicians like Billy Sprague, Gordon Kennedy, Tommy Sims, Jimmie Lee Sloas and Phil Madeira. The music is a combination of acoustic pop and country. Wakened By the Wind made its debut on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at No. 14 in April 1991. Over a year later, it peaked at No. 8 in June 1992. That same year, Ashton earned her first Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. CCM Magazine named Ashton as Best New Artist on their reader's poll. Track listing 1. Down On My Knees (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:16 2. No One Knows My Heart (Susan Ashton, Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -3:06 3. Benediction (Billy Simon, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:30 4. Ball And Chain (Susan Ashton, Phil Madeira) -4:31 5. I Hear You (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -6:13 6. Land of Nod (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:10 7. In My Father's Hands (April McLean) -4:09 8. In Amazing Grace Land (Wayne Kirkpatrick, Phil Madeira) -4:32 9. Suffer In Silence (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:00 10. Beyond Justice to Mercy (Susan Ashton, Billy Smiley, Paula Carpenter) -4:23 Radio singles 1991 "Down On My Knees" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1991 "No One Knows My Heart" -#3 Christian AC 1991 "Benediction" -#4 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1991 -1992 "In Amazing Grace Land" -#3 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1992 "Ball And Chain" -#1 Christian AC Next release: Angels of Mercy (1992)
- Burning Lights (2013)
Burning Lights is the seventh studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on January 8, 2013 by sixstepsrecords/ Sparrow Records. After the release of his 2010 album And If Our God Is For Us... and subsequent tour, Tomlin took a year off in 2012 to record his next project Burning Lights. The album was produced by Jason Ingram with Dan Muckala co-producing on a couple of tracks and Ed Cash producing three songs. Tomlin continues to write songs that connect people to the heart of Jesus and lead them to a greater worship of Him. Only two singles were released to promote Burning Lights: "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" and "God's Great Dance Floor." The former was released back in November 2012 and serves as a signature song and is now sung in churches worldwide. Written by Tomlin, producer Cash and his brother Scott Cash, "Whom Shall I Fear" is heavily rooted from scripture, particularly Psalm 27:1 ("The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"). The song focuses on God's ultimate protection. It serves as a reminder that no matter what darkness, enemies, or challenges a person faces, the "God of Angel Armies" is always standing by their side. "Whom Shall I Fear" was an immediate hit on Christian radio and topped the Billboard Christian music charts across the board, also peaking at No. 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and at No. 15 on the Heatseekers Songs charts. The song stayed on the charts for well over a year. The latter single, "God's Great Dance Floor," was another Top 10 hit on the Billboard Christian music charts. The track was written by Tomlin, former Delirious? lead singer Martin Smith and Nick Herbert. Unlike the typical slow- building worship ballads, "God's Great Dance Floor" was heavily influenced by Electronic Dance Music (EDM). The lyrics tell the story of someone running far away, breaking down, and returning to a welcoming father who responds not with anger, but by throwing a massive celebratory party. The "dance floor" represents the immense freedom, life, and joy found in experiencing total forgiveness. Inspired by the biblical parable of The Prodigal Son. The album also features Christian hip hop artist Lacrae ("Awake My Soul"), Kari Jobe ("Crown Him (Majesty)"), Christy Nockels ("Jesus, Son of God") and Phil Wickham ("Thank You God For Saving Me") as guest artists. Burning Lights not only topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums, it topped the Billboard 200. It is the third CCM album to top the latter chart, following Bob Carlisle's 1997 release Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) and TobyMac's 2012 album Eye On It. Burning Lights sold 73,000 copies in its first week. It fell to No. 22 a week later, making it the 7th album to drop from No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as of January 2017. In October 2013, Tomlin won a Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the 44th GMA Dove Awards, in addition to nominations for Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. In 2014, Tomlin was nominated in two Grammy categories: Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for "Whom Shall I Fear" and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded Tomlin with a Gold record in 2016 and his single "Whom Shall I Fear" with a Gold certification in 2014 and then a Platinum certification in 2019. A deluxe edition of Burning Lights was also released as a CD/DVD combo, with the standard 12-track CD and a live DVD concert Live At Red Rocks performing songs from this release and live worship favorites "How Great Is Our God," "Our God" and "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)." Track listing 1. Burning Lights (Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Jason Ingram) -1:04 2. Awake My Soul (featuring Lacrae) (Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Jason Ingram) -3:55 3. Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) (Chris Tomlin, Scott Cash, Ed Cash) -4:28 4. Lay Me Down (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Jason Ingram) -4:45 5. God's Great Dance Floor (Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith, Nick Herbert) -3:39 6. White Flag (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Matt Maher, Jason Ingram) -4:34 7. Crown Him (Majesty) (featuring Kari Jobe) (based on the hymn "Crown Him With Many Crowns" by Matthew Bridges and Godfrey Thring; additional chorus by Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher and Ed Cash) -5:13 8. Jesus, Son of God (featuring Christy Nockels) (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jason Ingram) -4:28 9. Sovereign (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Martin Chalk, Jason Ingram) -4:36 10. Countless Wonders (Chris Tomlin, Matt Armstrong, Ed Cash) -3:22 11. Thank You God For Saving Me (featuring Phil Wickham) (Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham) -4:26 12. Shepherd Boy (Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith) -4:34 Production credits Jason Ingram -producer (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 -12) Ed Cash -producer (tracks 3, 4 and 7) Dan Muckala -co-producer (tracks 2 and 8) RIAA certifications Burning Lights -Gold certified in 2016. "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" single Gold certified in 2014. Platinum certified in 2019. Radio singles 2012 -2013 "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" -#1 Billboard Hot Christian Songs for 15 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian Airplay for 15 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay for 14 weeks, -#15 Billboard Heatseekers Songs, -#11 Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 2013 "God's Great Dance Floor" -#9 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#9 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#9 Billboard Christian AC Airplay Previous release: How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011) (compilation album) Next release: Love Ran Red (2014) You can listen to the album on YouTube Music containing audio and lyric videos: Watch the Live From Red Rocks playlist on YouTube:
- Chris Tomlin
Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas. Tomlin is one of the biggest selling acts in Christian music of the 2000s and 2010s. His recordings of some of the best well-known worship songs have become Gold-selling titles like "How Great Is Our God," "Holy Forever," "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)," "I Will Follow," "Holy Is the Lord" and many others. According to the Christian Copyright Licensing International, Tomlin is the most sung Christian artist in the United States. He was awarded Male Vocalist at the 2006 and 2007 Gospel Music Awards, and was named Artist of the Year in 2007. At the age of 13, Tomlin began singing at the Main Street Baptist church in Grand Saline. He wrote his first worship song at age fourteen. During high school, Tomlin learned to lead worship in his youth group. After graduating from Grand Saline High School in 1990, he entered Tyler Junior College (TJC) planning for a medical or physical therapy career. Tomlin graduated in 1992 and enrolled in Texas A&M University to study medicine. He grew active in a campus Christian group called Breakaway, where he became the worship leader. In 1994, Tomlin graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor's degree in psychology. After college Tomlin participated as a worship leader at various camps in Texas, including Dawson McAllister Youth Conferences. While at Breakaway, Tomlin participated in a Bible study led by Choice Ministries founder Louie Giglio. In 1997, Tomlin partnered with Giglio to found Passion Conferences. Tomlin began his recording career in 1995 with his first independent album Inside Your Love. His next release was a collaboration with Todd Proctor entitled Shepherd Praise Volume 1: Fill Me Up in 1997 and then Authentic in 1998. In 2000, Tomlin signed with Sparrow Records through its association with the worship label sixstepsrecords which is a subsidiary of the Passion Conferences. His first nationally released album was The Noise We Make in 2001 featuring the song "Forever." Tomlin's second album Not to Us was released in 2002. His breakthrough third album was Arriving in 2004. The second single "Holy Is the Lord" climbed up to number 2 on the Billboard Christian music charts and then was Gold certified in 2023. Arriving was Tomlin's first album to chart on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and the Billboard 200 charts. Tomlin continued to release albums in the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s including three live albums and four Christmas albums. In 2013, Tomlin released Burning Lights and it debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. It was the third number one album from a contemporary Christian artist top that chart. Tomlin has toured with many contemporary Christian artists, such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, and MercyMe. Tomlin left sixstepsrecords in 2015 and signed to Capitol Records CMG and River Music Holdings in 2016. On September 21, 2025, Tomlin led worship for the memorial service of Charlie Kirk held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The assassination of Charlie Kirk occurred in Utah on September 10, 2025. On July 1, 2026, Tomlin's performance at the United States Semiquincentennial event in Washington, D.C. was met with widespread ridicule due to a lack of fans and a mostly-empty event established by the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday. Tomlin married Lauren Bricken on November 9, 2010 and they have three daughters. More information on Chris Tomlin at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Tomlin Discography Independent releases: Inside Your Love (1995) Shepherd Praise Volume 1: Fill Me Up (with Todd Proctor) (1998) Authentic (1998) Major releases: The Noise We Make (2001) Not to Us (2002) Arriving (2004) Live From Austin Music Hall (2005) See the Morning (2006) Hello Love (2008) Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us... (2010) How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011) (compilation album) Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014) Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016) Holy Roar (2018) Holy Roar: Live From Church (2019) Chris Tomlin & Friends (2020) (collaboration album with special guests) Miracle of Love: Christmas Songs of Worship (2020) Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship (2021) Always (2022) Live From Good Friday (2024) The King Is Still the King (2025)
- Holy Roar (2018)
Holy Roar is the tenth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader Chris Tomlin. It was released on October 26, 2018 by Sparrow Record and Capitol Christian Music Group. It is Tomlin's first album to not be issued on the imprint label sixstepsrecords. Tomlin's long-time producer Ed Cash produced eight of the album's 12 tracks and Bryan Fowler producing the other four tracks. Holy Roar features songs written specifically for church worship, ranging from quiet personal reflections to energetic shouts of praise. The music on Holy Roar is designed to help congregations and individual listeners connect deeply with God through worship. The phrase "Holy Roar" describes the massive sound of God's people singing together in worship. Tomlin launched this album alongside a companion book titled Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change the Way You Worship, which he co-wrote with his pastor, Darren Whitehead. The book explains seven ancient Hebrew words used in the Bible for "praise," helping people understand different ways to worship. The album was preceded by the lead single "Resurrection Power," which was released to streaming platform and to Christian radio in January 2018. A ballad Christian worship song, "Resurrection Power" is about freedom, new life, and the power of Jesus' resurrection. The song was a Top 10 hit on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart while going Top 5 on the Christian Airplay and Christian AC Airplay charts in June 2018. Later in October 2018, "Resurrection Power" was nominated for a Dove Award for Worship Recorded Song of the Year. A year later, the album was nominated for Worship Album of the Year. Other songs also charted, such as "Nobody Loves Me Like You," the title track and "Is He Worthy?" Holy Roar debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and at No. 103 on the Billboard 200. Holy Roar was later nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2020. Track listing 1. Holy Roar (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram Ed Cash) -4:12 2. Nobody Loves Me Like You (Ed Cash, Scott Cash) -4:26 3. Resurrection Power (Tony Brown, Ryan Ellis, Ed Cash) -4:11 4. Goodness, Love And Mercy (Chris Tomlin, Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Ed Cash) -4:21 5. Satisfied (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Ross Copperman) -3:34 6. Impact (Chris Tomlin, Mitch , Tommy Iceland) -4:15 7. Praise Him Forever (Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith) -4:54 8. Is He Worthy? (Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive) -4:32 9. Forever Young (Chris Tomlin, Bo Rinehart, Martin Smith, Nick Herbert, Ed Cash) -4:08 10. I Stand In Awe (featuring Nicole Serrano) (Chris Tomlin, Audrey Assad, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Martin Chalk) -4:18 11. Praise Is the Highway (Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Sean Feucht, Ben Fielding) -4:57 12. How Sweet It Is (featuring Pat Barrett) (Chris Tomlin, Pat Barrett, Hank Bentley, Jessie Early) -3:40 Production credits Ben Fowler -producer (tracks 1, 5 -7) Ed Cash -producer (tracks 2 -4, 8 -12) Radio singles 2018 "Resurrection Power" -#6 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#2 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2018 -2019 "Nobody Loves Me Like You" -#15 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#12 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#12 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2018 "Holy Roar" -#38 Billboard Hot Christian Songs 2019 "Is He Worthy?" -#12 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#13 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#13 Billboard Christian AC Airplay Previous release: Never Lose Sight (2016) Next release: Holy Roar: Live From Church (2019) Listen to the album from YouTube Music containing lyrics and music videos:
- Holy Roar: Live From Church (2019)
Holy Roar: Live From Church is a live album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin. It was released on March 15, 2019 by Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group. With only eight live tracks, it was recorded live at a church in Nashville, Tennessee in front of crowd of 200 worship leaders. It serves as a companion album to Tomlin's studio release Holy Roar, which he released in the fall of 2018. It contains seven live tracks from Holy Roar, plus a special performance by Pat Barrett, who was signed to Tomlin's imprint label Bowyer & Bow, with "Build My Life." Tomlin had announced his Holy Roar Tour, in support of his Holy Roar album, by performing some spring 2019 dates. Holy Roar: Live From Church debuted and peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and at No. 31 on the Top Album Sales charts. It is the first Tomlin release to not chart on the Billboard 200. The live release was produced by Nathan Nockels. Track listing 1. Is He Worthy? (Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive) -7:02 2. Holy Roar (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram Ed Cash) -5:01 3. Goodness, Love And Mercy (Chris Tomlin, Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Ed Cash) -8:04 4 Build My Life by Pat Barrett (Pat Barrett, Matt Redman, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Brett Younker) -5:26 5. Praise Him Forever (Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith) -5:11 6. Impact (Chris Tomlin, Mitch Wong, Tommy Iceland) -6:41 7. Nobody Loves Me Like You (featuring Ed Cash) (Ed Cash, Scott Cash) -5:44 8. Praise Is the Highway (Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Sean Feucht, Ben Fielding) -4:40 Previous release: Holy Roar (2018) Next release: Chris Tomlin & Friends (2020) (collaboration album with special guests) Watch the visual live playlist on YouTube:











