Switchfoot, Chris Tomlin Named 2005's Best Band, Solo Artist

BRENTWOOD, TN. (Sparrow Records) - The editors of ChristianMusicToday.com completed their extensive recap of 2005 this week, naming Switchfoot and Chris Tomlin as Best Band and Best Solo Artist respectively.

About Switchfoot, the site writes: "After continuing to ride the success of 2003's The Beautiful Letdown, the band released its follow-up, Nothing Is Sound (our choice for best Christian album of 2005), to strong sales and then took the new music out on tour. Based on the quality of their music, stage design, and live performance, Switchfoot had clearly graduated into a first-class rock act that can compete with other heavy hitters in the mainstream, and remain one of Christian music's strongest ambassadors to the world."

Switchfoot will soon launch the second leg of its Nothing Is Sound tour.

In the solo artist category, "It only seemed fair to finally give Chris Tomlin his due ... as someone who understands how to match a praise-filled lyric with an unforgettable melody or hook. His 2004 release, Arriving, gained even more momentum in the past year, causing at least four new songs to catch on with contemporary worship services. It's his rare balance of worship and artistry that's ensured him as a valuable resource to the church for years to come."

Chris Tomlin begins a new season of the Indescribable Tour with Passion founder Louie Giglio and artist-worshiper Matt Redman this month.