Chris Tomlin Releases Fifth Studio Album "Hello Love" Sept. 2

Debut Single “Jesus Messiah” Most Added Multi-Format Song in Christian Radio History

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) - Reigning three-time Gospel Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year, best-selling worship leader Chris Tomlin releases his fifth studio project, Hello Love, on Sept. 2. The album’s debut single “Jesus Messiah,” released June 13, was the most added song on Christian Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, and Christian Inspirational radio this week, receiving 97 total adds, according to Radio & Records.

Following his 2006 RIAA Gold-certified record, See the Morning, Tomlin’s latest project communicates what he describes as the “need to introduce ourselves to love again.” Produced by Ed Cash (Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Bebo Norman), Hello Love endeavors to give voice to the Church to worship their Creator. This is evident throughout the album on songs like “Love,” “God of This City,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” and “I Will Rise” to name a few.

Tomlin explains, “With each new record, I continue to strive to create songs that will help people voice their worship to God. Worship is a massive word with a very broad scope, but in the end, it is very simple. It is love! It’s our response in love to our great God who loved us first.”

Among those new songs already connecting with worshippers nationwide, and across the globe as Tomlin is currently performing them on Passion’s first world tour, is debut radio single “Jesus Messiah.” Released last Friday, “Jesus Messiah” garnered 97 adds across three formats this week, marking the biggest ever add date for a single in Christian Radio history. Early response from radio stations suggests the song will be long-lived:

“Chris Tomlin strikes gold again in his beautiful ballad ‘Jesus Messiah.’ Chris seems unable to pen a bad or even mediocre song. It is simply always spectacular.” –Jon Rivers, music director KLOVE Radio Network

“Chris never disappoints. ‘Jesus Messiah’ is another example of his deep songs that are easy to sing and still keep the focus on the One who deserves the glory.” –Jim Beeler, music director, KSBJ-FM

“I knew Chris Tomlin’s new song, ‘Jesus Messiah’ was going to be an ‘add,’ but I’ve run out of superlatives. It surpassed all our expectations; wow!” –Scott Valentine, program director, KCMS-FM

“Tomlin does it again! It’s honest. It’s sincere. It connects. It’s worship not just for Sundays, but for life lived every day. It’s here, and will be for years to come!” –Chris Lemke, GM/PD WCSG-FM

“I am not sure how Chris keeps doing it, but once again we have a song that is going to be huge! This one is easily on the short list for song of the year already.” –Jeff Cruz, assistant program director, WPOZ-FM