Chris Tomlin will release his first live recording on Dec. 26th, Live From Austin Music Hall.

Tomlin recorded the new album Sept. 18th in his hometown of Austin, TX along with thousands who came for an evening of worship at the famed Austin Music Hall. The album consists of favourites as Forever, Famous One, and Kindness, as well as a brand new live version of Indescribable with Tomlin playing piano. Indescribable is the first No. 1 hit off the best-selling, award winning 2004 release, Arriving which is currently the 5th best-selling album on the Canadian retail charts.

Joining Tomlin on stage for the Live From Austin Music Hall recording were special guests and fellow Texans: collegiate favourite and label mate David Crowder, singer/songwriter Cary Pierce, formerly of Jackopierce (co-wrote Unfailing Love with Tomlin), and Austin-based blues singer Seth Walker. Also joining Tomlin on stage was Arriving producer, Ed Cash.

People gathering at Austin Music Hall for the live taping

Recording the album before a packed Austin Music Hall, over 5,800 people came to worship with Tomlin while 2,000 had to be turned away after the hall filled to capacity and beyond. “Even if it was just one, I would have felt bad, but the venue said they turned away at least 2,000. 2,000! I could not believe it,” reflects Tomlin. “Needless to say, the crowd of worshippers was everything I could have hoped for. I am now just hoping that we captured on tape what was going on in the Hall. I was so encouraged to see how God is at work in my hometown, Austin.” To hear audio samples from Live From Austin Music Hall, visit Tomlin’s YMZ artist page.

Rooted in Passion’s collegiate movement that the New York Times calls “Christian Music’s New Wave,” Tomlin is scheduled to appear at Passion Toronto on November 22nd together with the David Crowder*Band and Charlie Hall. For more information on Passion Toronto, visit the YMZ concert listings.