Chris Tomlin

American Christian musician
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Chris Tomlin

Summary

Chris Tomlin is a human[1]. Born in Grand Saline[2], he… he was born on May 4, 1972[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], composer[6], author[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,776 views/month, #6,348 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Chris Tomlin's place of birth was Grand Saline[2].
  • Chris Tomlin was born on May 4, 1972[3].
  • Chris Tomlin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Chris Tomlin's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • Chris Tomlin's professions included singer[5].
  • Chris Tomlin worked as a composer[6].
  • Chris Tomlin's professions included author[7].
  • Chris Tomlin's professions included musician[8].
  • Chris Tomlin's education included a stint at Texas A&M University[11].
  • Chris Tomlin was educated at Tyler Junior College[12].
  • Chris Tomlin was educated at Grand Saline High School[13].
  • Chris Tomlin received the Q141554805[14].
  • Chris Tomlin received the GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year[15].
  • Chris Tomlin received the GMA Dove Award for Vocalist of the Year[16].
  • Chris Tomlin is recorded as male[17].
  • Chris Tomlin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Chris Tomlin's genre is Christian rock[19].
  • Chris Tomlin's record label is recorded as Sixstepsrecords[20].
  • Chris Tomlin's record label is recorded as Passion Conferences[21].
  • Chris Tomlin's discography is recorded as Chris Tomlin discography[22].
  • Chris Tomlin's Commons category is recorded as Chris Tomlin[23].
  • Chris Tomlin's family name is recorded as Tomlin[24].
  • Chris Tomlin's given name is recorded as Chris[25].
  • Chris Tomlin's official website is recorded as http://www.christomlin.com/[26].
  • Chris Tomlin's instrument is recorded as guitar[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1972-05-04[30]

  • Genre(s): contemporary christian[31]

  • Community tags: contemporary christian, contemporary worship[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b50b36b5-aec1-401f-a722-e5ab673af14d[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Tomlin was born in Grand Saline[2]. He was born on May 4, 1972[3].

Education

Educated at Texas A&M University[11], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1876[36], headquartered in College Station[37]; Tyler Junior College[12], a community college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1926[40]; and Grand Saline High School[13], a high school[41], in United States[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], composer[6], author[7], and musician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Q141554805[14]; GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year[15], a class of music award[43]; and GMA Dove Award for Vocalist of the Year[16], a class of award[44].

Why It Matters

Chris Tomlin ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,776 views/month, #6,348 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Chris Tomlin born?

Born in Grand Saline[2], Chris Tomlin…

What did Chris Tomlin do for work?

Chris Tomlin worked as singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], composer[6], author[7], and musician[8].

Where did Chris Tomlin go to school?

Chris Tomlin was educated at Texas A&M University[11], Tyler Junior College[12], and Grand Saline High School[13].

What awards did Chris Tomlin receive?

Honors received include Q141554805[14], GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year[15], and GMA Dove Award for Vocalist of the Year[16].

References

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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Q141554805, GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year, GMA Dove Award for Vocalist of the Year
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → B381-BCA1-02C2-2668-BA16
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website → http://www.christomlin.com/
    Website → —
    Genre → —
    Instrument → guitar, voice
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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