Starting with his first commercial album release of The Noise We Make and gaining momentum with his studio album Arriving, Chris Tomlin has quickly become one of the most recognized singer/songwriters and activists within contemporary Christian music industry.

[2] He was awarded Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2006, 2007 (along with Artist of the Year) and 2008 GMA Dove Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2012.

[2] His album in 2013 titled Burning Lights debuted at No.

1 on the Billboard 200 charts, becoming the fourth CCM album in history to do so.

[3] His third studio album Arriving has been certified Platinum as well as his singles "Our God" and "How Great Is Our God".