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

Grant Hubbard, vice president of national promotion for EMI CMG Label Group adds, “Chris Tomlin has once again delivered a song that hits the bull’s eye of radio’s target. 97 out-of-the-box adds shows the belief and trust that radio has for Chris.”

President and CEO of EMI CMG, Bill Hearn also comments, “Chris Tomlin’s songs continue to have a profound effect on culture through the church worldwide and radio’s overwhelming response to ‘Jesus Messiah’ is a powerful indication that this new song will also have tremendous impact. All of us at EMI CMG and sixstepsrecords are honored to play a role in this history making event and look forward to what we believe will be one of the biggest albums of the year in all of music.”

Tomlin too is equally excited about the song’s reception, commenting, “This is crazy! I can’t quite believe these guys at EMI radio and the phenomenal job they have done to get ‘Jesus Messiah’ to radio in such a strong and incredible way. I am grateful beyond words and pray this song resonates with folks as they celebrate Jesus the Messiah - the One who has come for us.”

The song is having an impact online as well, ranking No. 1 today on the Christian Top Chart at iTunes. More information on Chris Tomlin and Hello Love can be found at christomlin.com and the Passion Conferences home site, 268generation.com.

With six records, six No. 1 radio singles, two GRAMMY nominations, 14 Dove Awards, and two gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by Time Magazine as “the most often sung artist anywhere,” Tomlin additionally has 10 Top 100 CCLI songs with 4 in the top 25. ASCAP’s 2007 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God” was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25. The award-winning song moved to No. 1 after becoming one of the fasting rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. Tomlin continues to tour many dates every year and plays regularly at Passion Conferences in the States and worldwide.