Following the pre-telecast, Smith was ushered through a bustling red carpet and backstage media room where he spoke with outlets including Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, Reuters TV, LA Times, USA Today, Fox News and CBS.

While on the red carpet, Smith chatted with several fellow nominees. Photos of some of these moments, with captions, are listed below.

Photo Caption: (L-R): Foo Fighters’ lead vocalist Dave Grohl with Michael W. Smith backstage at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Photo Caption: (L-R): Colbie Caillat and Michael W. Smith on the red carpet at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Photo Caption: (L-R): Following an interview with Good Morning America, Natasha Bedingfield posed with Michael W. Smith.

Photo Caption: (L-R): Michael W. Smith with Israel Houghton backstage at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Over his 25-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His 20 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, 3 GRAMMY Awards (from 13 nominations) and 40 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. In addition, he holds 16 Gold and 5 Platinum albums, 31 No.1 radio hits, and has been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People. Smith has also scored several film projects and written 11 books. His tours consistently rank among the best attended in the country and he has performed to capacity crowds throughout the world. Constantly giving back to the community, one of his current projects is Rocketown -- a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. -- which serves as safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He is married to Debbie Smith and they are the proud parents of five children.