Hello Love is the fifth studio album by Chris Tomlin, released on September 2, 2008. It debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 with 52,000 units, his best sales and charting week to date. The album also debuted at No. 2 on the Christian album charts. It was Grammy-nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in September 2010.
Track listing
Personnel Chris Tomlin – vocals, acoustic guitar (2, 5, 8–12), electric guitar (3) Matt Gilder – keyboards (1–8, 10–12), acoustic piano (1–4, 6, 7, 9, 11), Hammond B3 organ (1, 3, 4, 11), string arrangements (2), Wurlitzer electric piano (9) Ed Cash – electric guitar (1–9, 11), backing vocals (1–3, 5, 6, 9, 10), acoustic guitar (2, 4–9, 11), string arrangements (2, 5, 8, 12), pads (6), programming (6), mandolin (6), choir arrangements (6), choir director (6), bass (7), drums (7) Daniel Carson – electric guitar Martin Cash – electric guitar (8) Jesse Reeves – bass (1–6, 8–11) Travis Nunn – drums (1–6, 8–11) John Catchings – cello (2, 5, 12) David Davidson – strings (2, 5, 8, 12) Watoto Children's Choir – choir (6) Mercy Naiukenge – choir director (6) Christy Nockels – backing vocals (7)
Singers (Tracks 2, 5, 9 & 11) Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Nirva Dorsaint-Ready, Matt Gilder, Gale Mayes, Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels, Travis Nunn, Leanne Palmore, Veronica Petrucci, Seth Ready, Jesse Reeves, Christi Richardson, Chris Tomlin, Jerard Woods and Jovaun Woods
Gang vocals on "You Lifted Me Out" Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Matt Gilder, Travis Nunn and Jesse Reeves
Production Louie Giglio – executive producer Brad O'Donnell – executive producer Ed Cash – producer, overdub recording, mixing (5, 8, 9, 11, 12), engineer (7) Shane D. Wilson – recording (1–6, 8–12) Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (1, 2) F. Reid Shippen – mixing (3, 4, 6, 7, 10) P.J. Fenech – assistant engineer (1–6, 8–12) Jacob Murry – assistant engineer (1–6, 8–12) Matt Armstrong – overdub recording assistant, assistant engineer (7) Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York City, New York) Jeremy Cowart – photography Gary Dorsey – art direction, design Shelley Giglio – art direction Pixel Peach – design Jan Cook – art production Tim Frank – art production Jess Chambers – A&R administration
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2008) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (2008) Position US Christian Albums (Billboard) 11 Chart (2009) Position US Billboard 200 143 US Christian Albums (Billboard) 4 Chart (2010) Position US Christian Albums (Billboard) 26
Singles
"Jesus Messiah" (2008) "I Will Rise" (2009) "Sing Sing Sing" (2009)
Worship Leader Edition
Hello Love was also released as a worship leader edition, which included a bonus disc with chord charts, lyrics and seven New Song Cafe videos, along with a video greeting from Chris.
Awards
The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.
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