After hit single and title track from 2006's album, Nothing Left to Lose, took off Mat Kearney found himself on the road continuously. Supporting acts like John Mayer, Sheryl Crow and The Fray as well as his own headline stints, Kearney has been making a name for himself ever since.

Three years and many traveled miles later, Kearney is back with City of Black & White. Of his release, Kearney has said it is a record about community. "There's definitely the theme of this traveling/sojourner/vagabond kind of guy landing in the midst of people that he loves, and who love him."

It's clear from the outset that Mat Kearney is something of a different breed. One song, with its acoustic charm and Kearney's signature falsetto will remind you of the best of current pop/rock radio fare. Then the next track will feature Kearney's spoken word delivery and understated vocals, blending folk/rap elements successfully. On Nothing Left To Lose, Kearney weaves effortlessly between the two to create an album that feels both experimental yet cohesive.

Kearney's roots can be found on his previous indie release, Bullet. Tracks such as "Middle," "Girl America," or leadoff effort "Undeniable" have been carried over to the new release and highlight the best of his debut. For fans who are new to Kearney, this is great news as you are truly getting the best of Kearney's songwriting. "Girl America" in particular is a beautiful track of Kearney singing of the problem of the American culture as it pertains to image and pressure for teenage girls to aspire to.

Wednesday night was a big one for reknowned worship leader Chris Tomlin, who took home five statues from the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

Tomlin was named Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year, and saw his No. 1 single "How Great is Our God" honored as both Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year. He was also among a bevy of popular artists who contributed to the Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was dubbed Special Event Album of the Year at the awards.