Michael W. Smith has a new song out, with a portion of the proceeds going to help those in need. The gospel singer just released the instrumental “Cry For Hope,” which was inspired by the deadly war currently occurring in Ukraine, with some of the money raised going to aid in Ukraine. “After watching the news and the devastation…
Michael W. Smith‘s iconic Worship Forever album was released last year, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its original Worship release in 2001. Smith vividly remembers when he began working on the project, which was a sharp pivot from the record he originally planned on making. “I was working on a pop record, and then three weeks after night…
Michael W. Smith‘s Worship Forever album is out! The 14-track record is Smith’s new take on his original Worship album, which was released on September 11, 2001. The new record includes all 13 songs on Worship, plus a bonus track, with guest appearances by Amy Grant, Matt Redman and Tauren Wells. Worship Forever was recorded in front of a…
Michael W. Smith is re-recording his iconic Worship album, this time as Worship Forever with a live Nashville show, featuring a few special guests. The album, which was first released on September 11, 2001, will be recorded again, from start to finish, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. Amy Grant, Matt Redman and Tauren Wells will join Smith for the…
A new music festival is coming to just outside of Nashville, with an all-star lineup. Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Joe Nichols, Newsboys, Danny Gokey and more will perform for the three-day event, Lifest Music City. The event will take place on the grounds of the former home of Johnny Cash, at Hideaway Farm in Bon Aqua, Tennessee, located…
Three of Christian music’s biggest acts are hitting the road –– together! Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mac Powell will head out on their Drive-In Theater Tour, kicking off on July 16 in Watertown, Tennessee. “These kinds of tours have never been done before and I love a great adventure, no pun intended,” Michael told MusicRow. Steven…
It’s been a few months since Michael W. Smith has performed in a public setting, due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that will soon chance. The Christian music superstar will take the stage on Saturday night at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin, located just outside of Nashville, for a drive-in concert. “It is odd and wonderful…
Good news, Michael W. Smith fans! The singer just announced he will host a drive-in concert in Franklin, Tennessee, complete with his full band. The show will take place on Saturday, May 30, at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. “This is going to be a fun night. I am so excited to see everyone, perform and lead worship…
Michael W. Smith is certainly no stranger to the Christian music scene, but he just achieved another career first. The 62-year-old just notched his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart, with “Waymaker.” The song is from his 2019 Awaken: The Surrounded Experience album. Although Michael is grateful for the career accolade, chart success is something that has…
