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Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith

[1983 - Present]

Style: Adult Contemporary / Pop / Worship

Full Name: Michael Whitaker Smith
Birthday: October 7, 1957 ()
Birth Place: Kenova, West Virginia
Family: Deborah (wife), Ryan (son), Whitney (daughter), Tyler (son), Anna (daughter), & Emily (daughter)




 
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Artist Discography

  1. Hymn for Communion - Single, 2026 [The Fuel]
  2. Agnus Dei (w/ Chris Brown) - Single, 2025 [The Fuel]
  3. Kingdom Come - Single, 2025 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  4. Your Love Is A Flood - Single, 2025 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  5. All is Well (feat. Michael W. Smith) - Single by Riley Clemmons, 2024 [Capitol Music]
  6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Single w/ Rebecca Hart, 2024 [Gateway]
  7. Worthy is the Lamb (Live) - EP, 2024 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  8. Every Christmas Vinyl, 2024 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  9. Place in This World (from The Inspired By Soundtrack "Unsung Hero") - Single w/ for KING & COUNTRY, 2024 [Curb]
  10. Sometime Every Christmas - Single, 2023 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  11. Every Christmas, 2023 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  12. Acts 2 - Single w/ Gabriela Rocha, 2023 [Onimusic]
  13. Christmas At Home - EP, 2022 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  14. Cry for Hope - Single, 2022 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  15. Worship Forever (Live), 2021 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  16. Dusty Road - Single, 2021 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  17. STILL, Vol. 1, 2020 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  18. AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience, 2019 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  19. Lullaby, 2018 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  20. Surrounded, 2018 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  21. A Million Lights, 2018 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  22. A Million Lights - Single, 2017 [Rocketown / The Fuel]
  23. Michael W. Smith Hymns II - Shine On Us, 2016 [Cracker Barrel]
  24. Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas, 2014 [Sparrow]
  25. Sovereign, 2014 [Sparrow]
  26. Sovereign (Deluxe Edition) CD/DVD, 2014 [Sparrow]
  27. Hymns, 2014 [Cracker Barrel]
  28. Decades of Worship, 2012 [Reunion]
  29. Glory, 2011 [MWS Group]
  30. Wonder, 2010 [Reunion]
  31. The Ultimate Christmas Collection, 2009 [Reunion]
  32. A New Hallelujah, 2008 [Reunion]
  33. A New Hallelujah Deluxe Edition iTunes Exclusive, 2008 [Reunion]
  34. It's A Wonderful Christmas, 2007 [Reunion]
  35. Stand, 2006 [Reunion]
  36. Platinum Series: Best Of Michael W Smith, 2006 [Reunion]
  37. Healing Rain, 2004 [Reunion]
  38. The Christmas Collection, 2004 [Reunion]
  39. The Second Decade, 2003 [Reunion]
  40. Worship Again, 2002 [Reunion]
  41. Worship, 2001 [Reunion]
  42. Freedom, 2000 [Reunion]
  43. This Is Your Time, 1999 [Reunion]
  44. Christmastime, 1998 [Reunion]
  45. Live the Life, 1998 [Reunion]
  46. I'll Lead You Home, 1995 [Reunion]
  47. First Decade, 1993 [Reunion]
  48. Change Your World, 1992 [Reunion]
  49. Go West Young Man, 1990 [Reunion]
  50. Michael W. Smith Christmas, 1989 [Reunion]
  51. I 2 Eye, 1988 [Reunion]
  52. The Live Set, 1987 [Reunion]
  53. The Big Picture, 1986 [Reunion]
  54. Michael W. Smith 2, 1984 [Reunion]
  55. Michael W. Smith Project, 1983 [Reunion]

Compilation Contributions

  1. There's A Rainbow Somewhere (The Songs Of Randy Stonehill), 2022 .... "I've Got News For You" (independent)
  2. Living Hope, 2015 .... "Hope of Heaven" [Pizza Ranch]
  3. WOW Hits 2015: Deluxe Edition, 2014 .... "You Won't Let Go" (from Sovereign) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
  4. WOW Hits 2015, 2014 .... "You Won't Let Go" (from Sovereign) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
  5. My Hope: Songs Inspired by the Message and Mission of Billy Graham, 2013 .... "Take Me Home" [Capitol CMG]
  6. Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship, 2013 .... "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name" [Provident/Capitol CMG]
  7. WOW Christmas (2011), 2011 .... "Gloria" [Word]
  8. The Story, 2011 .... "The Great Day (Second Coming)" (w/ Darlene Zschech) [EMI CMG/Word/Provident]
  9. WOW #1s, 2011 .... "Here I Am To Worship" [Word]
  10. The Essential Christmas Collection, 2010 .... "All Is Well" [Sony/Essential]
  11. Song DISCovery Vol. 88, 2010 .... "Welcome Home" [Worship Leader]
  12. Open the Eyes of My Heart: Platinum Edition, 2010 .... "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" [INO]
  13. WOW Best Of 2006, 2010 .... "Healing Rain" (from Healing Rain) [EMI CMG]
  14. Healing 4 Haiti, 2010 .... "Message From Michael & Israel (with Israel Houghton)," "Ending Message From Michael" [Integrity]
  15. WOW Worship (Purple), 2010 .... "Shout Unto God" [Word]
  16. WOW Hits 2010, 2009 .... "A New Hallelujah" (from A New Hallelujah) [EMI]
  17. Christian Radio Hits: Joy & Glory, 2009 .... "Great Is The Lord" [Madacy]
  18. The Best New Praise & Worship Album... Ever!, 2009 .... "So Great" (w/Christy Nockels, Israel Houghton) [Kingsway]
  19. Christian Radio Hits, 2009 .... "Hand Of Providence" [Madacy]
  20. CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty, 2009 .... "Highly Favoured" (w/Amy Grant), "So Great" (w/Israel Houghton, Christy Nockels) [Sparrow]
  21. WOW Hits 2009, 2008 .... "Mighty To Save" (from A New Hallelujah) [EMI]
  22. I Can Only Imagine: Platinum Edition, 2008 .... "Great Is The Lord," "Place In This World" [Time Life]
  23. Integrity's Iworship Experience, 2008 .... "So Great" (w/Christy Nockels & Israel Houghton) [Integrity]
  24. WOW Hits 1, 2008 .... "So Great" (w/Michael W. Smith & Israel Houghton) [Reunion]
  25. In The Spotlight, 2007 .... "Come See" (from Stand) [Provident]
  26. Christian Music's Most Requested, 2007 .... "Friends" [Brentwood]
  27. Glory Revealed: The Word of God In Worship, 2007 .... "Come, Worship The King" (w/Shane & Shane) [Provident]
  28. WOW Hits 2008, 2007 .... "Come To The Cross" (from Stand) [EMI]
  29. The Way We Love EP, 2007 .... "Escape Your Love" (from Stand) [Provident]
  30. Christian Radio Hits: Best Of Contemporary Christian, 2006 .... "I'll Lead You Home" (from I'll Lead You Home) [Madacy]
  31. WOW Worship (Aqua), 2006 .... "You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace)" (from Worship Again) [Provident]
  32. iWorship Platinum: A Total Worship Experience, 2006 .... "Above All" (from Worship) [Integrity]
  33. WOW Hits 2007, 2006 .... "Here I Am" [EMI]
  34. The Second Chance: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2006 .... "Hang On" [Reunion]
  35. WOW Hits 2006, 2005 .... "Healing Rain" (from Healing Rain) [Sparrow]
  36. WOW Christmas Green, 2005 .... "Welcome To Our World" (from Christmastime) [Word]
  37. I Can Only Imagine, 2004 .... "Great Is The Lord," "Place In This World" [Time Life]
  38. Hymns 4 Worship: Amazing, 2004 .... "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" [Integrity]
  39. It Takes Two: 15 Collaborations & Duets, 2003 .... "Out There" (duet w/ Steven Curtis Chapman) [Sparrow]
  40. WOW Hits 2004, 2003 .... "Lord Have Mercy (live)" [EMI CMG]
  41. WOW Worship (Yellow), 2003 .... "Awesome God" (from Worship) [Provident]
  42. Next Door Savior, 2003 .... "All Hail The Power of Jesus Name" [Creative Trust]
  43. Dove Hits 2003, 2003 .... "Friends 2003" (w/ various artists) [Reunion]
  44. WOW Christmas 2002, 2002 .... "Emmanuel" [Sparrow]
  45. WOW Hits 2003, 2002 .... "Above All" [Sparrow]
  46. Above the Groove: 17 Songs From Today's Top Christian Artists, 2002 .... "Draw Me Close" [Provident]
  47. Rock On: Worship, 2002 .... "As It Is in Heaven" [Madacy]
  48. Joshua Soundtrack, 2002 .... "Love Is Moving" [Word]
  49. Our God of Wonders: Volume 1, 2002 .... "Agnus Dei" (from Worship) [Essential]
  50. Your Love Broke Through, 2002 .... "There Is One" [Sparrow]
  51. Rock On: Christian, 2001 .... "Missing Person" [Madacy]
  52. Left Behind Soundtrack, 2000 .... "Never Been Unloved" (from Live the Life)
  53. Celebrate Freedom, 2000 .... "I Still Have The Dream" live [Verity]
  54. WOW 2001, 2000 .... "This Is Your Time" (from This Is Your Time) [Sparrow]
  55. Roaring Lambs, 2000 .... "Out There" (duet w/ Steven Curtis Chapman) [Squint]
  56. A Night In Rocketown, 1999 .... "Worship Medley" [Rocketown]
  57. WOW 2000, 1999 .... "I Will Be Your Friend" [Word]
  58. Awesome God Rich Mullins Tribute, 1998 .... "Awesome God"
  59. Songs 4 Life - Renew Your Heart!, 1998 .... "I'll Lead You Home" (from I'll Lead You Home) [Time-life]
  60. Songs 4 Life - Feel The Power!, 1998 .... "Place in This World" [Time Life]
  61. Songs 4 Life - Lift Your Spirit!, 1998 .... "I Will Be Here For You" [Time Life]
  62. Exodus, 1998 .... "Exodus," "I See You" [Rocketown]
  63. WOW 1998: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1997 .... "Missing Person" [Sparrow]
  64. God With Us, 1997 .... "Anthem for Christmas" [Chordant]
  65. Emmanuel, 1996 .... "Emmanuel" (duet w/ Amy Grant) [Chordant]
  66. More Than Gold: A Christian Music Tribute, 1996 .... "Someday" [interlinc]
  67. My Utmost For His Highest: The Covenant, 1996 .... "Someday (Set The Children Free)," "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" (w/Anointed) [Word]
  68. My Utmost For His Highest, 1995 .... "Move In Me" [Word]
  69. Positively Radical: Z Music Television, 1995 .... "Cross Of Gold" [Z Music]
  70. WOW 1996: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1995 .... "Cry for Love" [Sparrow]
  71. Songs From The Loft, 1993 .... "What We've Come Here For" [Reunion]
  72. Contemporary Christian Classics Vol. 1, 1992 ... "Pray for Me" [Brentwood]

Collector's Items

  1. Sovereign, 2014 [Sparrow]
  2. Glory Limited Edition Vinyl, 2014 [Sparrow]
  3. Healing Rain DualDisc re-release, 2005 [Reunion]
  4. Worship DualDisc re-release, 2005 [Reunion]
  5. Healing Rain Exclusive Signature Edition (Family Christian exclusive), 2004 [Reunion]
  6. Worship Box Set, 2004 [Reunion]
  7. The Bigger Picture (retail premium), 2003 [Reunion]
  8. With Open Hearts Live DVD (featuring Third Day, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay), 2003 .... "I See You" [Provident]
  9. Worship Again CD-Rom preorder special, 2002 [Reunion]
  10. "There She Stands" promo single, 2002 [Reunion]
  11. Devotions (preorder special with Worship), 2001 [Reunion]
  12. This Is Your Time w/ bonus tracks (only at Wal-Mart), 1999 [Reunion]
  13. Love Me Good single, 1998 [Reunion]
  14. Live the Life (w/bonus tracks - Japanese Import), 1998 [Reunion]
  15. Live the Life maxi single, 1997 [Reunion]
  16. The Wonder Years 1983 - 1993, 1993 [Reunion]

Artist Videography

  1. A New Hallelujah DVD, 2009 [Reunion]
  2. Live In Concert: 20 Year Celebration DVD, 2004 [Reunion]
  3. The Bigger Picture DVD, 2003 [Reunion]
  4. Worship DVD/Video, 2002 [Reunion]
  5. This Is Your Time Retail Video Collection [Reunion]
  6. Change Your World Live [Reunion]
  7. The Big Picture Tour, 1987 [Reunion]
  8. Michael W. Smith In Concert, 1986 [Reunion]

Actor Filmography

  1. The Jesus Music (Documentary), 2021... Himself
  2. The Second Chance, 2006... Ethan Jenkins

Artist Literature

  1. The Way of the Father: Lessons from My Dad, Truths about God, 2021... Michael W. Smith and Robert Noland [K-LOVE]
  2. Let's Get Ready for Bed, 2018... Michael W. Smith and Mike Nawrocki [Nurturing Steps]
  3. Nighty Night and Good Night, 2018... Michael W. Smith and Mike Nawrocki [Nurturing Steps]
  4. A Simple Blessing, 2011... Michael W. Smith [Zondervan]
  5. Healing Rain, 2004... Michael W. Smith [Integrity Publishers]
  6. Signs, 2004... Michael W. Smith [Transit]
  7. The Price of Freedom, 2002... Michael W. Smith [J. Countryman]
  8. Worship w/ CD, 2002... Michael W. Smith [J. Countryman]
  9. I Will Be Your Friend, 2001... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
  10. This Is Your Time, 1999... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
  11. Where's Whitney, 1999... Michael W. Smith [Zondervan]
  12. Cooking with Smitty's Mom, 1999... [Thomas-Nelson]
  13. Your Place In This World, 1998... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
  14. It's Time to Be Told, 1997... Michael W. Smith [Word]
  15. Friends Are Friends Forever, 1997... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
  16. Old Enough To Know, 1987... Michael W. Smith, Fritz Ridenour [Word]

Tributes To Artist

  1. Michael W. Smith Lullaby Renditions, 2008 [Copycats]
  2. Ultimate Music Makeover: The Songs of Michael W. Smith, 2005 [Rocketown]

Michael W. Smith Photos

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Michael W. Smith Concert Reviews

  1. The United Tour - 4/4/09, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Artist Links

  1. Official Site
  2. Michael W. Smith Lyrics
  3. JFH Interview (2010)
  4. JFH Interview (2007)

 

 

 


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This Wednesday, August 5
ALBUMS
Life.Church Switch Simple - EP (independent)

This Friday, August 7
ALBUMS
The Choir Dragonfly [Galaxy 21]
Dax Anger Management [Columbia]
John Elefante Stories: The John Elefante Collection [Girder]

SINGLES
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Francesca Battistelli He Will - Single [Curb]
Adriel Cruz I Don't Know About You - Single [Syntax]
Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Think About It - Single [Syntax]
Future of Forestry Trilobite - Single (independent)
Garett and Kate Serban How Amazing (Live) - Single [Bethel]
Good Weather Forecast, SOFYKA NOMADIC TENDENCIES - Single [Dream]
Josh Grove Trust (Psalm 13) - Single (independent)
Ashley Hess BREATHE - Single (independent)
Daye Jack He Is There For Me - Single [Syntax]
Mat Kearney Weakness - Single (independent)
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Gracefully Broken/Who the Son Sets Free (Live) (feat. Israel Houghton) - Single [Motown Gospel]
MotionPlus, Braille Broken Vessels - Single [Gospel Banquet]
Leslie Perez Back to My Love (Live Acoustic) - Single [Gotee]
project LUMO Look At Me Now - Single [Vere]
Katie Rey God, I'm Good - Single (independent)
Allan Scott Everybody Needs Someone - Single [Dream]
Solachi Voz ABBA - Single [Syntax]
Carly Ann Taylor Lifeline - Single [Wings]
Vineyard Worship Reign Forevermore - Single [Vineyard]

Next Thursday, August 13
ALBUMS
Various Artists Songs We've Been Trying To Tell You About (And Others We Haven't), Volume Fifteen [JFH Music]

Next Friday, August 14
ALBUMS
The Arcadian Wild Make It Out Alive [Rip Stitch]
Jenna Raine Jeans, Boys & Jesus [Warner]

SINGLES
GLADDEN Free Fall - Single (independent)
Brandon Lake How Good God Is - Single [Provident]
Jon Reddick King of Heaven - Single [Gotee]
V1 Worship You Alone, Jesus - Single [Dream]

Next Saturday, August 15
VINYL
Mat Kearney Nothing Left to Lose (Deluxe) Vinyl
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