Chris Tomlin Will Release New Christmas Album
The singer plans a holiday project, a new children's book, and a concert tour starting in November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Holiday Music
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Chris Tomlin announced the upcoming release of his new Christmas album, Good News of Great Joy, in November 2026. The 11-track collection arrives alongside a children's book of the same name and a national concert tour.
Why it matters
The project expands Tomlin's presence as a dominant figure in holiday music, building on his established success with millions of global streams. It integrates music, literature, and live performance into a singular holiday-themed effort.
The album Good News of Great Joy features 11 tracks. Tomlin holds 600 million global career Christmas streams as the highest-streaming male holiday artist for CCMG.
The players
Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin is a prominent singer and songwriter known for his significant contributions to contemporary Christian music.
Scott Ligertwood
Scott Ligertwood is the illustrator who collaborated with Chris Tomlin on the upcoming children's book.
The details
The children's book accompanying the release was written by Tomlin and illustrated by Scott Ligertwood. Due to high interest, the Christmas With Chris Tomlin: Good News of Great Joy Tour added a second night to its opening performance to accommodate fans.
Timeline
Nov. 10, 2026: The children's book Good News of Great Joy releases.
Nov. 30, 2026: The tour begins with an added concert night.
Dec. 1, 2026: The first tour night in Birmingham takes place.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows a pattern set by modern artists who utilize multi-format media launches to maximize reach during the holiday season. It illustrates the ongoing strategy of leveraging streaming success to drive sales across literary and live performance sectors.
Fans can access the new book starting in November, while concertgoers should note that the December 1 Birmingham tour date is already sold out. The addition of a second opening night on November 30 provides an alternative for those seeking tickets to the start of the tour.
The takeaway
Artists often synchronize music launches with physical merchandise like books to capture holiday consumer attention. Fans looking to attend these events should book early, as high-demand dates for seasonal tours frequently sell out quickly.
Further reading
Explore more seasonal releases in our Holiday Music section.
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