Howard Payne University to Host Grammy-Winning Artist Chris Tomlin for Outdoor Worship Concert

The free event on April 15 will take place at the Brownwood Event Center's outdoor stage.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:31pm

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Howard Payne University is inviting the public to an outdoor night of worship with Grammy-award winning musician Chris Tomlin on Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center's outdoor stage. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but reservations are requested as space is limited.

Why it matters

Chris Tomlin is one of the most successful Christian touring artists today, having sold out venues across the country. This free concert provides the Brownwood community an opportunity to gather and worship together with the acclaimed musician.

The details

The concert's presenting sponsor is Bruner Auto Family. Local churches are encouraged to bring groups to attend. Tomlin has scored 21 number-one singles, 30 top-ten hits, and spent a total of 157 weeks at number-one during his career. He has sold more than 12 million albums with 8 billion career global streams, won a Grammy, three Billboard Music Awards, and 28 Dove Awards.

  • The concert will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m.

The players

Chris Tomlin

A Grammy-award winning musician known as the 'most often sung artist in the world' whose music has inspired and uplifted an entire generation of believers.

Howard Payne University

A private Christian university in Brownwood, Texas that is hosting the outdoor worship concert with Chris Tomlin.

Bruner Auto Family

The presenting sponsor of the Chris Tomlin concert at Howard Payne University.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to host Chris Tomlin for this special concert experience. This will be a great time for our community to gather and worship, and we are thankful to Chris Tomlin and his team for making this event possible.”

— Dr. Cory Hines, University President

What’s next

Tickets for the free event are available through the university's website, and local churches are encouraged to bring groups to attend.

The takeaway

This concert provides the Brownwood community a unique opportunity to experience the acclaimed music of Chris Tomlin in an outdoor setting, fostering a spirit of worship and community engagement.