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- The Legacy of You (2023)
The Legacy of You is the 20th studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Kathy Troccoli, released first on Troccoli's website on November 27, 2023 and made available publicly on December 1, 2023 on both digital and physical formats. The album consisted of the nine previously released songs that were released as stand-alone tracks within an eighteen month span from her social media posts in 2022 and 2023 on Facebook and YouTube. In 2022, Troccoli started a series of video blogs entitled Songs & Sparks, in which Troccoli introduces the song and what the song means to her and the sparks are words and thoughts on what the song is about and its inspiration behind it, including some biblical scriptures. The first song she introduced is a cover of the John Lennon-Paul McCartney composition "Blackbird" as recorded by The Beatles, followed by a music video performance of the song. Seven other Songs & Sparks tracks followed periodically either by music video or lyric video. Fans have asked Troccoli to compile them together to make an album featuring those Songs & Sparks songs and one audio track. Troccoli co-wrote some of the tracks with her friends Michelle Margiotta and Nathan DiGesare. The album was released independently by Troccoli's organization the Go Light Your World Foundation. Track listing All songs written by Kathy Troccoli and Michelle Margiotta, except where noted. 1. My Savior Singing -3:02* 2. Be the One -3:53* 3. Romancing My Soul -3:12* 4. The Legacy of You -3:25* 5. Let the Good Things Grow -4:15 6. Heaven Knows (Kathy Troccoli, Nathan DiGesare) -4:10* 7. Finally Free (Kathy Troccoli) -4:12* 8. Blackbird (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) -2:58* 9. Eyes on Me -4:35* * -indicates a Songs & Sparks track from the video blog series. Previous release: Better Days (2015) Next release: Yacht Rock Jazz (2026) Watch the visual album The Legacy of You featuring lyric and music videos:
- Hello Love (2008)
Hello Love is the fifth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on September 2, 2008 by sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Ed Cash. Hello Love features a collection of praise and worship anthems designed for both personal reflection and congregational worship. The lead single "Jesus Messiah" was released to both Christian radio and on digital formats on July 2008 to precede to album. The song made history upon its release, capturing 97 radio station adds on its first day—marking the biggest add date in Christian radio history at the time. "Jesus Messiah" is widely praised by theologians and worship leaders because it condenses heavy scriptural truths—such as Christ's humility, substitutionary atonement, communion, and redemption—into an accessible, singable melody. The song climbed to the Top 5 on both Billboard and Radio & Records (R&R) Christian AC charts, and on R&R's Christian Inspo chart, it hit number one where it stayed there for nine consecutive weeks. In 2009, "Jesus Messiah" was nominated for Worship Song of the Year and in May 2020, it was Gold certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Another highlight single is "I Will Rise." Released in early 2009 as the second single, "I Will Rise" was written by Tomlin, Passion Conferences founder and pastor Louie Giglio, Matt Maher and Jesse Reeves. The song was born out of a lunch conversation between Tomlin and Giglio. Giglio expressed a deep desire for a worship song specifically tailored for people walking through intense seasons of struggle, loss, or looking over the grave of a loved one. Giglio brought the anchor phrase, "The grave is overwhelmed," to the table. Tomlin took that powerful line and structured the rest of the song around it to provide Christians with an ultimate declaration of hope—reminding believers that physical death is not the final end. It was another Top 5 hit on the Billboard Christian music charts and it also appeared on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart at number 50. In 2013, it was Gold certified and then Platinum certified 10 years later. In 2010, "I Will Rise" was nominated for two Dove Awards for Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year. Hello Love debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart on September 20, 2008 and one week later, it hit number one where it stayed for three weeks. On the Billboard 200 Albums chart, it debuted and peaked at number 9 with combined sales of 52,000 copies sold in its first week, besting his first-week numbers of his previous release See the Morning. The album was Gold certified by the RIAA in July 2010. In 2009, Tomlin earned his second Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and at the Dove Awards, Tomlin was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year and Artist of the Year and Hello Love was nominated for Praise & Worship Album of the Year. In addition to the 12-track standard CD version, there was also an iTunes version of Hello Love with a 13th track "My Beloved." The album was also available as a Worship Leader Limited Edition on 2 CD's. The second CD contains sheet music, chord charts and a special greeting from Tomlin himself. Track listing with the bonus track 1. Sing, Sing, Sing (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Daniel Carson, Matt Gilder, Travis Nunn) -3:50 2. Jesus Messiah (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash) -4:50 3. You Lifted Me Out (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio, Matt Gilder) -4:14 4. God of This City (Aaron Boyd, Peter Comfort, Richard Bleakley, Peter Kernaghan, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan) -4:58 5. I Will Rise (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio) -5:02 6. Love (featuring The Watoto Children's Choir) (Chris Tomlin, Mike Finley, Cary Pierce, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -5:00 7. Praise the Father, Praise the Son (Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash) -3:59 8. God Almighty (Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash) -6:39 9. My Deliverer (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves) -5:36 10. With Me (Chris Tomlin, Cary Pierce, Andrew Osenga) -4:08 11. Exalted (Yahweh) (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -5:52 12. All the Way My Savior Leads Me (Fanny J. Crosby, Robert Lowry; additional lyrics by Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman) -4:38 13. My Beloved (Chris Tomlin, J.D. Walt, Louie Giglio, Jesse Reeves) -4:11 RIAA certifications Hello Love -Gold certified in 2010. "Jesus Messiah" single -Gold certified in 2020. "I Will Rise" single -Gold certified in 2013. Platinum certified in 2023. Radio singles 2008 "Jesus Messiah" -#3 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#3 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#13 R&R Christian CHR, -#2 R&R Christian AC, -#1 R&R Christian Inspo for 9 weeks 2009 "I Will Rise" -#4 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#4 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#50 Billboard Heatseekers Songs 2009 -2010 "Sing, Sing, Sing" -#6 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#6 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#7 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2009 -2010 "God of This City" -#28 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -# 28 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#30 Billboard Christian AC Airplay Previous release: See the Morning (2006) Next release: Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) Listen to the album on YouTube Music containing audio tracks, a lyric video for "I Will Rise" and three select videos with lyrics and chords: Watch a live performance clip of "Love" here: Watch a live performance clip of "I Will Rise" here:
- How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)
How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection is an official compilation album by Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on November 15, 2011 by sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records. It is a collection of Tomlin's best-known and favorite worship hits from his first decade covering the 2000s to the 2010s. The title track was recorded in two new versions: the World Edition that opens the compilation and a new recorded version that ends it as well as fresh new recordings of "Forever" and "We Fall Down." How Great Is Our God debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and at number 40 on the Billboard 200. The collection was Gold certified in March 2015 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Track listing 1. How Great Is Our God (World Edition) (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) (new recording; originally from Arriving) -6:06 2. Our God (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Jesse Reeves) (from And If Our God Is For Us... ) -4:46 3. Forever (Chris Tomlin) (new recording; originally from The Noise We Make) -5:27 4. The Wonderful Cross (featuring Matt Redman) (Isaac Watt; new arrangement by Chris Tomlin and J.D. Walt) (from The Noise We Make) -7:08 5. Famous One (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) (from Not to Us) -4:19 6. We Fall Down (Chris Tomlin) (new recording) (originally from The Noise We Make) -4:41 7. Indescribable (Laura Story; additional lyrics by Jesse Reeves) (from Arriving) -3:59 8. Holy Is the Lord (Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio) (from Arriving) -4:13 9. Enough (Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio) (from Not to Us) -4:21 10. Made to Worship (Chris Tomlin, Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash) (from See the Morning) -4:18 11. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (based on the 1779 hymn "Amazing Grace" by John Newton; additional chorus written by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio) (from See the Morning) -4:27 12. Jesus Messiah (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash) (from Hello Love) -4:49 13. God of This City (live from Passion) (Aaron Boyd, Peter Comfort, Richard Bleakley, Peter Kernaghan, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan) (originally from Hello Love and taken from the Passion live release God of This City) -5:06 14. I Will Rise (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio) (from Hello Love) -5:01 15. How Great Is Our God (new studio recording; originally from Arriving) -5:06 Production credits Ed Cash -producer (tracks 2, 7, 8, 10 - 12 and 14) Jason Ingram -producer (tracks 1, 3, 6 and 15) Nathan Nockels -producer (tracks 4 and 13) Matt Bronleewe and Sam Gibson -producers (tracks 5 and 9) Chris Tomlin -co-producer (track 4) RIAA certifications Gold certified in 2015. Radio singles 2011 "How Great Is Our God (World Edition)" -#38 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#38 Billboard Christian Airplay Previous release: And If Our God Is For Us... (2010) Next release: Burning Lights (2013)
- And If Our God Is For Us... (2010)
And If Our God Is For Us... is the sixth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on November 16, 2010 by sixstepsrecords/ Sparrow Records. Tomlin's long-time producer Ed Cash produced seven tracks and Dan Muckala produced four tracks. The album's title comes from the lead single "Our God." It was released to Christian radio and on streaming platforms back in March 2010 to precede the album and also serves as the opening track. The lyrics center around God's unmatched power, miraculous nature, and ultimate protection. The verses reference Biblical miracles, like turning water into wine and opening the eyes of the blind. "Our God" was originally included on the 2010 Passion Conference release Passion: Awakening, a live recording from the Passion 10 gathering. "Our God" is in the Top 25 on Christian Copyright Licensing International's (CCLI) list at No. 5. It topped the Billboard Christian music charts on all formats in July 2010. The song also charted on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart climbing to No. 9. "Our God" was named Worship Song of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards in 2011 and was also nominated for Song of the Year. In 2012, the track was Gold certified and then Platinum certified in 2014 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "I Will Follow" was released as the second single in September 2010 and climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs, Christian Airplay and Christian AC Airplay charts and at No. 14 on the Heatseekers Songs chart. "I Will Follow" was another Gold-selling single in 2013 and then Platinum ten years later. The third single "I Lift My Hands" topped the Billboard Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts and peaked at number 4 on the Christian AC Airplay chart. Tomlin collected his third Gold single for this track by the RIAA in 2024. And If Our God Is For Us... was released in two variations: the regular 11-track standard CD and a limited edition deluxe version on a CD/DVD combo with four additional acoustic tracks on the audio CD and a DVD containing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album recorded at White Cabin Studio and live performance clips of "Love" and "I Will Rise" (both tracks are from his 2008 release Hello Love). And If Our God Is For Us... topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart becoming Tomlin's second No. 1 album and it peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. In April 2012, the album won Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the 43rd GMA Dove Awards and in September 2012, it was certified Gold by the RIAA. At the Grammy Awards, Tomlin was nominated for Best Gospel Song for "Our God" in 2011 and in 2012, Tomlin won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 54th Grammy Awards. Track listing on the Deluxe Edition 1. Our God (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Jesse Reeves) -4:46 2. I Will Follow (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan) -3:40 3. I Lift My Hands (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Louie Giglio) -4:39 4. Majesty of Heaven (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves) -4:45 5. No Chains On Me (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves) -3:52 6. Lovely (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram) -3:55 7. The Name of Jesus (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Kristian Stanfill, Jesse Reeves, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash) -4:17 8. All to Us (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves) -6:20 9. Faithful (Chris Tomlin, Nathan Nockels, Christy Nockels, Ed Cash) -4:46 10. Jesus My Redeemer (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Daniel Carson) -4:42 11. Awakening (Chris Tomlin, Reuben Morgan) -5:23 12. Our God (acoustic version) -4:30 13. I Will Follow (acoustic version) -4:04 14. Majesty of Heaven (acoustic version) -6:07 15. Where the Spirit of the Lord Is (acoustic) (Chris Tomlin, Nathan Nockels, Christy Nockels) -4:34 Production credits Ed Cash -producer (tracks 1, 5, 7 - 11) Dan Muckala -producer (tracks 2 - 4 and 6) Nathan Nockels -producer (tracks 12 - 15) RIAA certifications And If Our God Is For Us... -Gold certified in 2012. "Our God" single -Gold certified in 2012. Platinum certified in 2014. "I Will Follow" single -Gold certified in 2013. Platinum certified in 2023. "I Lift My Hands" single -Gold certified in 2024. Accolades Dove Award - 2011 Worship Song of the Year ("Our God") 2012 Praise & Worship Album of the Year (And If Our God Is For Us...) Grammy Award -Best Contemporary Christian Music Album (And If Our God Is For Us...) Radio singles 2010 "Our God" -#1 Billboard Hot Christian Songs for 9 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian Airplay for 9 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay for 9 weeks, -#9 Billboard Heatseekers Songs, -#3 Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 2010 -2011 "I Will Follow" -#2 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#2 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#14 Billboard Heatseekers Songs, -#11 Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 2011 "I Lift My Hands" -#1 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#1 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#4 Billboard Christian AC Airplay Previous release: Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) Next release: How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011) (compilation album) Listen to the standard version of the album on YouTube Music containing audio tracks, a music video for "I Lift My Hands" and a lyrics and chords video for "Our God":
- Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009)
Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship is the first live Christmas album by Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on October 6, 2009 by sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Ed Cash. Glory in the Highest was recorded live in Nashville, Tennessee in over two nights. It blends original worship songs with well-known Christmas hymns. It features special guests Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Audrey Assad. The title track originated from Tomlin's 2006 release See the Morning. Glory in the Highest charted and peaked on the following Billboard album charts: -#1 Top Holiday Albums for 2 weeks -#2 Top Christian Albums -#19 Billboard 200 in 2010 In April 2010, Glory in the Highest was nominated for a Dove Award for Christmas Album of the Year and in October 2011, it was Gold certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Track listing 1. O, Come All Ye Faithful (John Francis Wade) -5:40 2. Angels We Have Heard on High (Edward S. Barnes) -3:44 3. Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) (Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash) -3:58 4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (William H. Cummings, Felix Mendelssohn, Charles Wesley) -3:40 5. My Soul Magnifies the Lord (Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson) -6:21 6. Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) (music by George Friedrich Handel, lyrics by Isaac Watts; additional lyrics by Chris Tomlin, Matt Gilder and Ed Cash) -3:51 7. Glory in the Highest (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -4:13 8. O, Holy Night (music by Aldophe Adams, lyrics by Placide Cappeau; arranged by Chris Tomlin) -6:17 9. Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (featuring Christy Nockels) (Rowland H. Prichard, Charles Wesley) -3:00 10. Light of the World (featuring Matt Redman) (Matt Redman) -4:58 11. Winter Snow (featuring Audrey Assad) (Audrey Assad) -3:33 12. Born That We May Have Life (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Ed Cash) -5:32 RIAA certifications Gold certified in 2011. Radio singles 2009 -2010 "Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)" -#6 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#6 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#4 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2009 -2010 "Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)" -#7 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#7 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2009 -2010 "Winter Snow" featuring Audrey Assad -#14 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#14 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#16 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2010 "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" -#41 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#41 Billboard Christian Airplay Previous release: Hello Love (2008) Next release: And If Our God Is For Us... (2010) You can also listen to Glory in the Highest on YouTube Music with lyric videos on four select tracks:
- See the Morning (2006)
See the Morning is the fourth studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on September 26, 2006 by sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Ed Cash. Released two years after the success of his breakthrough third release Arriving, See the Morning continues Tomlin's contemporary worship pop sound. It was released just as Tomlin's previous worship tune "How Great Is Our God" was still playing on Christian radio. The title of the album comes from that idea that "our God is as faithful as the rising sun" and is the "Light of the World." See the Morning was originally released in two versions: one with 11 tracks, the other was an enhanced CD with 4 alternate versions of his songs (including acoustic and demo versions) and a special behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the album. Since then, another version, the tour edition, has been released, which features the standard version, along with music/live videos, along with a sermon by Louie Giglio titled "How Great Is Our God." The album's lead single "Made to Worship" was released on the same day as See the Morning was released. The song refers to a fundamental theological concept in Christianity stating that human beings were intentionally created to praise God. It was an immediate hit on Christian radio topping both Billboard and Radio & Records Christian AC charts. "Made to Worship" was nominated for three Dove Awards in 2007 for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year, particularly the latter category where it lost to another Tomlin track "Holy Is the Lord" (from Arriving). The second single "How Can I Keep From Singing" is a modern adaptation of a 19th century American hymn. The modern version was arranged and rewritten by Tomlin, Matt Redman, and producer Ed Cash. The song focuses on finding joy, peace, and a reason to praise God regardless of life's circumstances. The third single "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" is another adaptation of the well-known historic hymn, originally written by John Newton in 1779. While Tomlin retains the iconic first three verses of John Newton’s original text, he fundamentally transforms the song with two major updates: The Chorus: Tomlin, along with co-writer and pastor Giglio, added a brand new, soaring chorus that gives the song its subtitle: "My chains are gone, I've been set free / My God, my Savior has ransomed me / And like a flood His mercy reigns / Unending love, amazing grace." The Final Verse: The song omits the famous "When we've been there ten thousand years..." stanza. Instead, Tomlin restores Newton's original, lesser-known final verse: "The earth shall soon dissolve like snow / The sun forbear to shine / But God, who called me here below / Will be forever mine." "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" was originally written at the request of film producers to serve as the flagship track for the 2006 historical drama movie Amazing Grace, which chronicled William Wilberforce's fight to abolish the slave trade in Britain. The song topped both Billboard and Radio & Records Christian AC charts in late December 2007 and in January 2008. In 2008, it was nominated twice for Song of the Year in 2008 and 2009 at the Dove Awards, in addition to being nominated for Worship Song of the Year in 2008, but lost to Tomlin's "How Great Is Our God," which also won in that category in 2006. The song was Gold certified in February 2014, Platinum in 2017 and as recent as 2023, Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of two million downloads. It is one of Tomlin's most streamed tracks by Spotify with over 116 million plays. See the Morning gave Tomlin his first number one album on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. The album also peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200. It experienced a 113% sales leap over Arrival's first-week numbers as it sold more than 47,000 copies. By June 2007, it has sold over 116,000 copies and was Gold certified in 2008. In 2016, See the Morning was Platinum certified selling over a million copies. In 2007, Tomlin, in addition to winning Worship Song of the Year for "Holy Is the Lord," won four additional Dove Awards for Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year (and again in 2008) and See the Morning winning Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Praise & Worship Album of the Year. That same year, Tomlin earned his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. An exclusive bonus track titled "Lion Became the Lamb" was made available on iTunes for pre-order of See the Morning. You can listen to the track posted below this article. Track listing on the Special Edition 1. How Can I Keep From Singing (traditional; new arrangement adapted by Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Ed Cash) -4:17 2. Made to Worship (Chris Tomlin, Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash) -4:19 3. Let God Arise (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -3:48 4. Everlasting God (Brenton Brown, Ken Riley) -4:23 5. Glory in the Highest (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -4:13 6. Awesome Is the Lord Most High (Chris Tomlin, Cary Pierce, Jesse Reeves, Jon Able) -3:44 7. Glorious (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -4:02 8. Uncreated One (Chris Tomlin, J.D. Walt) -4:49 9. Rejoice (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -3:40 10. Let Your Mercy Rain (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -4:43 11. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (based on the 1779 hymn "Amazing Grace" by John Newton; additional chorus written by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio) -4:29 12. Enough (acoustic version) (Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio) -3:47 13. Made to Worship (acoustic version) -3:48 14. How Can I Keep From Singing (acoustic version) -4:41 15. Over Me (original demo) (Chris Tomlin, Seth Walker) -3:35 RIAA certifications See the Morning -Gold certified in 2008. Platinum certified in 2016. "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" single - Gold certified in 2014. Platinum certified 2x in 2023. Accolades Dove Award -2007, 2008 Male Vocalist of the Year 2007 Artist of the Year Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (See the Morning) Praise & Worship Album of the Year (See the Morning) Radio singles 2006 "Made to Worship" -#1 Billboard Hot Christian Songs for 18 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian Airplay for 18 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay for 14 weeks, -#11 R&R Christian CHR, -#1 R&R Christian AC for 14 weeks, -#1 R&R Christian Inspo for 3 weeks 2007 "How Can I Keep From Singing" -#4 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#4 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#4 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#4 R&R Christian AC, -#2 R&R Christian Inspo 2007 -2008 "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" -#2 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#2 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay for 2 weeks, -#1 R&R Christian for 2 weeks, -#1 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: Live From Austin Music Hall (2005) Next release: Hello Love (2008) Listen to the iTunes exclusive bonus track "Lion Became the Lamb" here: Watch the music video of "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" featuring clips from the motion picture Amazing Grace:
- Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)
Live From Austin Music Hall is the first live album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on December 27, 2005 by sixstepsrecords/ Sparrow Records. The live album was produced by Ed Cash and was recorded at Austin Music Hall in Austin, Texas on September 18, 2005. The Austin Music Hall was packed so Tomlin wrote on the CD liner notes that he "dedicated to the 2,000 that didn't get in the Music Hall that night. Your Spirit was on the record...Thanks!" Tomlin and his band performed eight songs from his first three major releases, The Noise We Make, Not to Us and his biggest selling album from that year Arriving. It features special guests David Crowder on "This Is Our God" and Seth Walker on "On Our Side." Live From Austin Music Hall peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in January 2006. Track listing 1. Indescribable (Laura Story; additional lyrics by Jesse Reeves) -4:57 2. Forever (Chris Tomlin) -5:46 3. Kindness (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio) -4:26 4. Unchanging (Raise Up Holy Hands) (Chris Tomlin) -5:46 5. On Our Side (guest vocals by Seth Walker) (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -5:21 6. This Is Our God (featuring David Crowder) (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -5:58 7. How Great Is Our God (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -5:12 8. Famous One (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -4:11 Previous release: Arriving (2004) Next release: See the Morning (2006)
- Arriving (2004)
Arriving is the third studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on September 21, 2004 by sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Ed Cash. Arriving is Tomlin's breakthrough release and is considered a successful album as the contemporary worship boom of the 2000s thrives. The album contains two covers: The lead single "Indescribable" was originally recorded by its writer and Christian singer and songwriter Laura Story in 2003 and "Your Grace Is Enough" was originally recorded by Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader Matt Maher, though Tomlin rewrote the chorus compared to Maher's original version. But it was Tomlin's second single "Holy Is the Lord" that really put him and Arriving on the musical map as it served as the centerpiece of the album. Tomlin co-wrote it with songwriter and pastor Louie Giglio as the song's lyrical theme center entirely around adoration, divine majesty, and communal reverence. "Holy Is the Lord" climbed to number one on both Billboard and Radio & Records Christian AC charts and even topped R&R's Christian Inspo chart. The song would stay on the charts throughout 2005 and then was Gold certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2023. The third single "The Way I Was Made" peaked inside the Top 10 on R&R's Christian AC chart while "Holy Is the Lord" was still in the Top 5 on the same chart. However, it did not chart on the Billboard Christian music survey. "Holy Is the Lord" won Worship Song of the Year at the Dove Awards in 2007. The album's final single "How Great Is Our God" was a career defining contemporary worship song that was released at the beginning of 2006. The song’s verses and chorus draw deep inspiration from scripture, heavily echoing the descriptive language of Psalm 104. The lyrics weave through central Christian theology, touching on themes of eternity ("Age to age He stands"), the Trinity ("The Godhead Three in One"), and the dual nature of Christ ("The Lion and the Lamb"). It was number one across both Billboard and R&R's Christian music charts. The song has since been covered by numerous artists. Tomlin performed a new edition of the track entitled "How Great Is Our God: World Edition" at the 2012 Passion conference. This new version included the original lyrics sung in several different languages: English, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Zulu, Afrikaans and Mandarin. The song has also been adapted to be sung by small Christian choirs. It has won two Dove Awards taking the top prize for Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year in 2006 and winning it again for Worship Song of the Year in 2008. "How Great Is Our God" was certified Double Platinum for sales of 2 million downloads by the RIAA in March 2026. Arriving arrived on the Billboard Top Christian Albums survey peaking at number 3 and at number 39 on the Billboard 200. It was one of the biggest selling albums throughout 2005 and 2006. It was Gold certified in 2006 and then Platinum certified in 2008. It was Tomlin's first million selling release. Tomlin won Dove Awards for this album in 2005 and 2006, plus winning Worship Song of the Year for three consecutive years from 2006 to 2008. As of 2008, "How Great Is Our God" is No. 1 and "Holy Is the Lord" is No. 7 on Christian Copyright Licensing International's (CCLI) Top 100 songs used in churches across the United States. Track listing 1. Indescribable (Laura Story; additional lyrics by Jesse Reeves) -3:58 2. Holy Is the Lord (Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio) -4:12 3. How Great Is Our God (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -4:27 4. Your Grace Is Enough (Matt Maher; additional lyrics by Chris Tomlin) -4:09 5. Unfailing Love (featuring Steven Curtis Chapman) (Chris Tomlin, Cary Pierce, Ed Cash) -4:00 6. The Way I Was Made (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -3:34 7. Mighty Is the Power of the Cross (Chris Tomlin, Shawn Craig, Jesse Reeves) -6:05 8. All Bow Down (Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash) -4:07 9. On Our Side (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash) -3:37 10. King of Glory (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -3:09 11. You Do All Things Well (Chris Tomlin, Michael John Clement, Jesse Reeves) -4:45 RIAA certifications Arriving -Gold certified in 2006. Platinum certified in 2008. "Holy Is the Lord" single -Gold certified in 2023. "Indescribable" single -Gold certified in 2014. Platinum certified in 2026. "How Great Is Our God" single -Gold certified in 2011. Platinum certified 2x in 2026. Accolades Dove Award -2005 Praise & Worship Album of the Year (Arriving) 2006 Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year Song of the Year ("How Great Is Our God" with Jesse Reeves and Ed Cash 2006, 2008 Worship Song of the Year ("How Great Is Our God") 2007 Worship Song of the Year ("Holy Is the Lord") Radio singles 2004-2005 "Indescribable" -#3 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#3 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#2 R&R Christian AC, -#9 R&R Christian Inspo 2005 "Holy Is the Lord" -#2 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#2 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay for 2 weeks, -#1 R&R Christian AC, -#1 R&R Christian Inspo for 7 weeks 2005 "The Way I Was Made" -#10 R&R Christian AC 2006 "How Great Is Our God" -#1 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#1 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#20 R&R Christian CHR, -#1 R&R Christian AC for 5 weeks, -#1 R&R Christian Inspo for 3 weeks Previous release: Not to Us (2002) Next release: Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)
- Not to Us (2002)
Not to Us (stylized as (not to us)) is the second studio album by Christian singer/ songwriter/worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on August 29, 2002 by sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Matt Browleewe and Sam Gibson. Not to Us continues the contemporary worship sound from his debut release The Noise We Make with more worship songs continuing to build its foundation. Songs like "Famous One" and "Enough" were starting to build airplay on Christian radio. Tomlin makes his first chart appearance on both the Billboard Top Christian Albums and the Billboard 200 charts as Not to Us peaked at Nos. 13 and 161 respectively. Tomlin wrote the album with songwriter and pastor Louis Giglio, along with his band mates Jesse Reeves and Daniel Carson. Track listing 1. Everything (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -3:51 2. Enough (Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio) -4:21 3. Not to Us (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -4:45 4. Wonderful Maker (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman) -5:01 5. Famous One (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -4:18 6. Come Let Us Worship (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -4:25 7. The River (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Daniel Carson) -3:49 8. Unchanging (Chris Tomlin) -4:52 9. Come Home Running (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -3:45 10. Overflow (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Daniel Carson) -4:36 Radio singles 2003 "Famous One" -#40 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#40 Billboard Christian Airplay Previous release: The Noise We Make (2001) Next release: Arriving (2004)
- The Noise We Make (2001)
The Noise We Make is the first nationally released studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/worship leader Chris Tomlin. It was released by sixsteps- records and Sparrow Records on March 12, 2001. The Noise We Make marked Tomlin's emergence as a worship artist with 10 tracks emphasizing praise, kindness, and the cross, including the title song that became an early live staple. One of his early singles is "Forever," a worship track that was later covered by Michael W. Smith on his Worship album that was released in September of the same year. The Noise We Make laid the groundwork for his accessible songwriting style, drawing from his Passion Conferences involvement. The album was produced by Tomlin and Nathan Nockels. Nockels and his wife Christy make up the Christian music worship duo Watermark as they were involved in the making of this release as musicians and backing vocalists among other musicians. English Christian worship leader and artist Matt Redman provides additional lead vocals on the new arrangement of the hymn "The Wonderful Cross." Track listing 1. The Noise We Make (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -4:26 2. Forever (Chris Tomlin) -5:17 3. Kindness (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio) -4:24 4. America (Chris Tomlin, J.D. Walt, Jack Parker) -4:51 5. The Wonderful Cross (featuring Matt Redman) (Isaac Watt; new arrangement by Chris Tomlin and J.D. Walt) -7:10 6. Captured (Joel Hanson) -4:29 7. Be Glorified (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio) -3:56 8. Happy Song (Martin Smith) -3:22 9. Need You Know (Chris Tomlin, Jack Parker) -4:09 10. This Is Our God (Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves) -5:38 11. Forever (Radio Remix) -4:15 12. We Fall Down (live in Botswana) (Chris Tomlin) -3:29 Previous release: Authentic (1998) Next release: Not to Us (2002)
- Shades of Grace (1996)/Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) (1997)
Shades of Grace is the third solo album by Christian singer - songwriter Bob Carlisle. It was originally released on April 1, 1996 and it is his first album on Diadem Music, with distribution by Benson Music Group. Carlisle produced the album himself. Carlisle made a triumphant return to the Christian radio charts with its lead single "Mighty Love" topping the Christian AC chart for two weeks. But it was Shades of Grace's second single, "Butterfly Kisses," that put Carlisle on the map. The song, written by Carlisle and Randy Thomas, is dedicated to Carlisle's daughter Brooke who turned 16. Initially, Carlisle was reluctant to add the song on the album because he really wanted to keep the song for himself to sing for Brooke. Carlisle's wife Jacque convinced him to add it on Shades of Grace. "Butterfly Kisses," at first, was a Christian radio hit peaking at number 3 on the Christian AC chart and then in 1997 at the 28th GMA Dove Awards, Carlisle won two Dove Awards for the song, winning Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and the top prize for Song of the Year with co-writer Thomas. Because of its Dove Award wins, Diadem reissued the album and re-titled it Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) on May 13, 1997 with a new mainstream distribution deal on Jive Records featuring an alternate album cover, a rearranged track listing and a country version of "Butterfly Kisses" as a bonus track. "Butterfly Kisses" was reissued as a single to the mainstream pop market as well as the country music market. The song topped the Billboard AC chart and peaked at number 45 on the country chart. Two other country music acts, Rayborn Brothers and Jeff Carson, covered the song and charted on the country music chart with the Rayborn Brothers' version charting higher than Carlisle's or Carson's recordings and peaked at number 37 and crossing over to the Hot 100 at number 22. Carlisle's version was only released as an airplay-only single and was not eligible to chart on the Hot 100 at the time but did well on the pop airplay and adult pop charts in the Top 20 and reached the Top 10 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. "Butterfly Kisses" has inspired children's books and has appeared on children's albums. Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) gave Carlisle his first and only number one album on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. At the time, Carlisle was the first contemporary Christian music act to top the album chart, a feat that other CCM acts like Amy Grant and DC Talk could not accomplish during their 1990s mainstream period. The album is also Carlisle's first number one on the Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers Albums charts in Billboard magazine. In 1998, Carlisle and Thomas collected more awards for "Butterfly Kisses," winning a Grammy Award for Best Country Song and a Dove Award for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and was also awarded to southern gospel singer Tim Greene who recorded his version. The album was Carlisle's only multi-platinum selling album going double Platinum selling over two million copies. The single was certified Gold in 2011 and then Platinum in 2020. In 2006, "Butterfly Kisses" was named as one of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music by CCM Magazine and listed it at number 18. It has been streamed over 23 million times according to Spotify. Track listing All songs were written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas, except where noted. 1. Butterfly Kisses -5:39 2. You Must Have Been an Angel (Bob Carlisle, Rick Elias) -4:17 3. Man of His Word (Bob Carlisle, Mike Demus, Dennis Patton) -4:58 4. On My Way to Paradise -4:18 5. One Man Revival -4:15 6. Mighty Love (Bob Carlisle, Regie Hamm) -4:37 7. Living Water -4:27 8. It Is Well With My Soul (Bob Carlisle) -4:19 9. On My Knees (Bob Carlisle, Rick Elias, Regie Hamm) -4:11 10. I'm Gonna Be Ready (duet with Bryan Duncan) -5:00 11. Butterfly Kisses (country remix) -5:42 RIAA certifications Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) - Gold certified in 1997. Platinum certified 2x in 1997. "Butterfly Kisses" single - Gold certified in 2011. Platinum certified in 2020. Accolades 1997 Dove Award -Song of the Year ("Butterfly Kisses" with Randy Thomas) Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year ("Butterfly Kisses) 1998 Grammy Award -Best Country Song ("Butterfly Kisses" with Randy Thomas) Radio singles 1996 "Mighty Love" -#18 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1996 -1997 "Butterfly Kisses" -#3 Christian AC, -#1 Billboard Adult Contemporary, -#13 Billboard Adult Pop Airplay, -#16 Billboard Pop Airplay, -#45 Billboard Hot Country Songs, -#10 Billboard Hot 100 Airplay 1996 "On My Way to Paradise" -#11 Christian AC 1997 "Living Water" -#20 Christian AC 1997 "Man of His Word" -#10 Christian AC Previous release: The Hope of a Man (1994) Next release: Collection (1997) (Sparrow Records compilation album) Watch the original 1996 version of "Butterfly Kisses" here: Watch the 1997 country version of "Butterfly Kisses" here:
- The Hymns (2026) (CeCe Winans studio album)
The Hymns is the 10th studio album by Christian Gospel singer CeCe Winans, released on June 5, 2026 by PureSpring Gospel/Fair Trade Services. The album was produced and arranged by Thomas Hardin Jr. and Tyrone Jackson. With CeCe's two best-selling live projects Believe For It and More Than This still charting on both the Billboard Christian and Gospel album charts, CeCe releases her first new studio release since her 2017 album Let Them Fall in Love and her first album cover of sacred church hymns. CeCe has posted on her social media post on Facebook that The Hymns "has been incredibly special to work on. These hymns have carried us through the good times and the difficult times with truth, comfort, and the reminder that God is always faithful. That is the power of a hymn. It keeps pointing us back to Him, again and again." The Hymns was preceded with the lead single "At the Cross." It was released on digital platforms back on October 17, 2025. A month later on November 14, 2025, the Christmas hymn "The First Noel" was released. "How Great Thou Art" was released on April 1, 2026 as an exclusive single (and now a bonus track on Spotify). "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" was released on May 15, 2026 as an extended play (EP) and second single, also containing the previously released tracks, except for "How Great Thou Art," along with the album announcement. The project marks a return to the foundational, multi-generational songs of the Christian faith. The track list features classic church hymns re-imagined through her signature warm vocal style and gospel arrangements. On June 20, 2026, The Hymns charted and debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. It is Cece's ninth solo number one on the Top Gospel Albums survey, plus four number one albums as a member of Bebe & Cece Winans. The album also debuted and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In late July 2026, CeCe received two Dove Award nominations for The Hymns: Traditional Gospel Song of the Year for "At the Cross" and Christmas Song of the Year for "The First Noel." Track listing 1. Blessed Assurance (Fanny Crosby, Phoebe Knapp) -3:09 2. I Am Thine, O Lord (Fanny Crosby, William Howard Doane) -3:54 3. I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (Sadhu Sundar Singh) -3:35 4. Amazing Grace (John Newton) -4:14 5. Jesus Loves Me (Anna Bartlett Warner, William B. Bradbury) -3:07 6. What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Joseph Medicott Scriven, Charles C. Converse) -3:31 7. How Great Thou Art (Stuart K. Hine) -3:17 8. At the Cross (Isaac Watts) -3:40 9. Just As I Am (Charlotte Elliot) -2:57 10. I Surrender All (Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden) -3:59 11. It Is Well (Horatio Spafford, Philip Bliss) -3:11 12. I Need Thee (Robert Lowry, Annie Hawks) -2:59 13. There Is A Fountain (William Cowper) -2:51 14. Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Thomas Chisholm, William M. Runyan) -4:11 15. Nothing But the Blood (Robert Lowry) -2:51 16. The First Noel (traditional; arranged by CeCe Winans, Thomas Hardin Jr. and Tyrone Jackson) -2:57 Radio singles 2025 -2026 "The First Noel" -#2 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs, -#19 Billboard Hot Christian Songs 2026 "At the Cross" -#9 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs 2026 "Amazing Grace" -#10 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs 2026 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" -#16 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs 2026 "Blessed Assurance" -#22 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Previous release: More Than This (2024) Watch the visual album of The Hymns containing lyric and music videos:











