tobyMac - Showstopper Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Showstopper' by TobyMac released?

   'Showstopper' was released on iTunes on January 19, 2010. It was the second single from TobyMac's album 'Tonight'.

2. How was 'Showstopper' used in sports events?

   'Showstopper' was featured in the opening game of the 2009 World Series and as part of the NFL Thursday Night Football promotional material. It was also the official theme song for WWE Fatal 4-Way Pay-Per View event and promoted for ESPY's Best US Male Olympian.

3. Did 'Showstopper' receive any award nominations?

   Yes, 'Showstopper' was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.

4. Was there a music video for 'Showstopper'?

   Yes, a music video was made for 'Showstopper'. It starts with a teenage girl coming out of an elevator and unfolds into a story that ends with a watergun fight between two groups of kids. Interestingly, TobyMac himself does not appear in the video.

5. What other songs were first heard with 'Showstopper'?

   'Showstopper' was first heard on the Winter Wonder Slam Tour 09 alongside 'Funky Jesus Music'. Both songs premiered during this tour.

6. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Showstopper'?

   The lyrics for 'Showstopper' were written by Chris Stevens and Toby McKeehan, who is better known by his stage name TobyMac.