Wins For Chris Tomlin & Skillet At 2011 Billboard Music Awards
The 2011 Billboard Music Awards saw some of the brightest stars in music descended upon the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night (22nd May) for the awards ceremony which was broadcast live on ABC television and hosted by 'The Hangover II' movie star Ken Jeong. In the three Christian music categories there were two wins for multi-platinum selling worship leader Chris Tomlin and one for rock band Skillet.
Chris Tomlin was named 'Top Christian Artist', beating the list of nominees which included Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Skillet and TobyMac. Chris Tomlin also received the award for 'Top Christian Song' for his number 1 hit 'Our God' taken from his latest album 'And If Our God Is For Us'. Chris co-wrote the song with Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin and Jesse Reeves for the 'Passion: Awakening' album before re-recording it for his own solo album. Earlier this year 'Our God' was also nominated for a Grammy for 'Best Gospel Song' and took home 'Worship Song of the Year' at this year's 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards.
The 'Top Christian Album' award went to Skillet for their 'Awake' album, beating fellow nominees MercyMe ('The Generous Mr. Lovewell'), tobyMac ('Tonight'), Chris Tomlin ('And If Our God is For Us') and 'WOW Hits 2011'.
In other news, Chris Tomlin has partnered with iTunes for an exclusive premiere of his brand new music video 'I Lift My Hands', the latest single from his seventh album 'And If Our God is For Us', which is also being featured at a special discounted price of $7.99 on the US iTunes and £7.99 on the UK iTunes stores for a limited time only.
