My good friend President Bush has crossed over to the other side. Bittersweet for sure. I will miss you my friend… Friends are friends forever!!!

Christmas Tour with Michael W. Smith and Very Special Guest Melinda Doolittle

We want to give you all an early Christmas present and provide Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts to our Christmas Tour with Michael W. Smith and Very Special Guest Melinda Doolittle. Check the information below to see what deal is available for the tour date in your area!**

**If there’s a tour date not displayed above, it’s because there’s no active Black Friday deal for that date. You can purchase tickets for all tour dates at michaelwsmith.com/tour

MICHAEL W. SMITH, TBN to Host Free Concert

At Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Aug 30th

‘SURROUNDED’

Local Pastors, Leaders to Join In Prayer During Event

FREE Event Open to Public

Nashville, Tenn (July 11, 2018) – TBN announces it will partner with three-time
Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith to present a free concert and
worship event at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m.
“Surrounded: A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened” is free to the public and will
begin with a time of prayer for the city of Nashville, surrounding communities, and the
nation, led by area pastors.

Following a time of prayer, Smith and his band will lead a Worship service from the floor
of the Bridgestone Arena – surrounded by those that attend. It is Smith’s hope that this
event crosses all denominational, ethnic, racial and generational lines for a real night of
Unity in middle Tennessee.

“The growth and energy happening in our city is not just material, but profoundly
spiritual,” said Smith. “It’s time for a night of prayer and worship for Middle Tennessee.
My hope is that individuals, families and even whole congregations will attend
‘Surrounded’ for a night we’ll never forget.”
The event will be taped, with plans from TBN to air “Surrounded” as a network special
later in the fall.

All seating will be general admission; doors open at 6 p.m. For more information visit
www.surroundedevent.com.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network: Trinity Broadcasting Network is the world’s
largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across
the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages
and on 32 global networks. As the world’s most influential non-profit religious
broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television
across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer
demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about
the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

About Michael W. Smith: Michael has been releasing new music regularly and
performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied
career, he’s written 32 No. 1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards and 45
Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than
15 million albums. He’s also given back to the global community. Michael has raised
funds to battle AIDS in Africa; started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in
Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through
Compassion International.

Media Contact:
Paige Collins
Icon Media Group
615-934-4162

AMY GRANT, MICHAEL W. SMITH ANNOUNCE 2017 CHRISTMAS TOUR

FEATURING JORDAN SMITH, WINNER OF ‘THE VOICE,’ FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Popular Annual Holiday Tour Presented By Balsam Hill^® Launches Nov. 11 In Omaha, NE

Amy, Michael Featured At “Compassion Meet & Greet” Events In Each Tour City

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith co-bill their popular Christmas tour this holiday season, which will be joined for the second consecutive year by Republic recording artist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC’s “The Voice.” Incorporating a full symphony orchestra at each performance under the direction of Musical Director and Conductor David Hamilton, this seasonal crowd-pleaser is being presented by Balsam Hill^®. Launching Nov. 11 in Omaha, NE, the 20-city tour travels to major markets across the U.S., including Houston, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Portland, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Boise, Tampa, Kansas City and more.

With multiple sellout crowds celebrating the season with them last year, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith joint Christmas tours have become some of the most anticipated holiday events of the season. Combining for a vast collection of critically-acclaimed holiday albums between them, the 2017 Christmas tour will showcase selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires, including their most recent releases, Grant’s Tennessee Christmas, Michael W. Smith’s The Spirit of Christmas and Jordan Smith’s ’Tis The Season.

Photo Credit: Cameron Powell

“I started looking forward to this year’s tour after the final encore of last year’s tour!” exclaims Michael W. Smith. “Performing with Amy and Jordan – in front of a full Symphony Orchestra – is about as good as it gets for me!”

“Michael, Jordan and I have been looking forward to touring together again all year!” confirms Grant. “We had so much fun together last year and it felt like our creative gifts complimented one another in a unique way.

“As we started to plan the show, it was our goal to enhance people’s experience of the Christmas season by providing them a night of exquisite music and a message of hope,” continues Grant. “We are especially thrilled to be partnering with Balsam Hill this year and incorporating some of their beautiful pieces into our production. Creativity happens on many different levels and similarly to the music Michael, Jordan and I have recorded for the holidays, Balsam Hill’s products exists to add beauty and magic to the Christmas season.”

“I’m so looking forward to hitting the road again this year with Michael and Amy!” adds Jordan Smith. “It is always an honor to share the stage with these two legendary performers who are also such special people. This show has become one of my favorite Christmas traditions!”

In addition to the performance, and in support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Michael and Amy are exclusively meeting with as many as 200 people in each city who sponsor a child through the organization prior to the concert and through the website www.meetamyandmichael.com. This “Compassion Meet & Greet” is an opportunity to learn more about the Compassion International’s child sponsorship experience and will include a photo opportunity with the artists. (Tickets to each concert must be purchased separately through the event’s normal ticketing outlets.)

“Amy and I have both sponsored children through Compassion International literally for decades,” reflects Michael. “So, I’m especially excited that we are using our time before the show to meet people who sponsor Compassion children. It seems like such a great opportunity – especially this time of year.

“Amy has a song that says, ‘It’s Going To Be A Christmas To Remember.’ That’s our goal with this night,” continues Michael. “I hope we create a memory for everyone that attends and, at the same time, we impact the lives of some very special children all over the world.”

Recently inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in recognition of her significant contributions to Nashville and its musical heritage, Grant released Tennessee Christmas last year, marking her first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years. With over six million Christmas records sold, her latest holiday offering includes a blend of heartfelt originals and Grant’s own spin on popular Yuletide classics, seamlessly weaving together the joy, love, laughter and even grief this season brings.

With critical praise from USA Today, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Country Weekly and more, Michael W. Smith’s Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas features collaborations with Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles, Bono, Michael McDonald and Grant.

Jordan Smith released his first-ever Christmas album, ’Tis The Season, last year. The holiday recording followed his debut album Something Beautiful, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the highest ranking on the chart by any winner of a television singing competition in almost five years, making Smith the best-selling artist in the history of “The Voice.”

For more information on the upcoming tour and to purchase tickets, visit amygrant.com/tour, michaelwsmith.com/tour or jordansmithofficial.com/tour.

To learn more about Compassion International, visit www.compassion.com.

2017 Christmas Tour:
Sat. Nov. 11    Omaha, NE                  CenturyLink Center

Mon. Nov. 13   Denver, CO                 Bellco Theatre

Tue. Nov. 14    Orem, UT                     UCCU Center

Wed. Nov. 15  Nampa, ID                    Idaho Center

Thu. Nov. 16    Kennewick, WA          Toyota Center

Fri. Nov. 17      Abbotsford, BC           Abbotsford Entertainment and Sport Center

Sat. Nov. 18    Everett, WA                 Xfinity Arena at Everett

Sun. Nov. 19   Portland, OR                Moda Center

Sat. Nov. 25    Duluth, GA                   Infinite Energy Center

Sun. Nov. 26   Tampa, FL                   Amalie Arena

Thu. Nov. 30    Oklahoma City, OK      Crossings Community Church

Fri. Dec. 1        Tulsa, OK                    BOK Center

Sat. Dec. 2      Grand Prairie, TX         Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

Sun. Dec. 3     Sugar Land, TX           Smart Financial Center

Fri. Dec. 8        Kansas City, MO         Sprint Center

Sat. Dec. 9      Madison, WI                 Alliant Energy Center

Sun. Dec. 10   Grand Rapids, MI         Van Andel Arena

Thu. Dec. 14    Van Wert, OH              Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Fri. Dec. 15      Columbus, OH           Nationwide Arena

Sat. Dec. 16    Fairfax, VA                 Eaglebank Arena

Sun. Dec. 17   Hershey, PA                GIANT Center

*All dates and venues are subject to change without notice

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant’s career spans more than 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April 2015, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly and released Tennessee Christmas in 2016, marking her first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years.

Get Connected with Amy Grant:
www.amygrant.com

About Michael W. Smith:
Michael W. Smith is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician who has sold more than 15 million albums, achieved 32 No. 1 songs, received 2x RIAA Multi-Platinum, 6 Platinum and 16 Gold certified albums, earned three GRAMMY® Awards, one American Music Award and 45 Dove Awards. Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was honored at ASCAP’s 100th Anniversary for his groundbreaking career and significant influence in music. He performed at Former First Lady Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday celebration, had the privilege to join Former President Clinton, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and others in remembering victims in the 20th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City attacks, was appointed by the White House as Vice Chair for the President’s Council on service and civic participation and was the featured performer at the 2015 USO Gala where he was recognized as a USO veteran. In addition to the international impact he has had through multiple global tours, he has written and composed various scored film projects, has authored 12 books, has acted in assorted motion pictures and has been featured by numerous national media outlets. He founded, and actively supports, the teen club Rocketown – a nonprofit outreach for teens, providing opportunities in arts, music, sports and mentoring programs. This year also marks the 26th anniversary in partnership with Compassion International, seeing more than seventy thousand families’ and children’s lives changed, around the world.

Get Connected with Michael W. Smith: 
www.michaelwsmith.com

About Jordan Smith:
Jordan Smith’s much anticipated debut album, Something Beautiful , is available now everywhere. Throughout the album, his undeniable delivery and instantly recognizable range drives both original songs and cover tracks produced by legends such as GRAMMY® Award winning producer David Foster  and modern hit maker Stephan Moccio . The 23-year-old from Harlan, KY, Jordan Smith stands out as the highest-selling artist to ever emerge from NBC’s EMMY AWARD®-winning “The Voice.” In less than six months, he sold over 1 million singles and made Voice history by landing eight songs in the iTunes Top 10—the first artist from any season to hit the iTunes Top 10 every single week of the Live Rounds. Of the eight songs that went Top 10 on iTunes, six hit Top 3, and three captured No. 1 on iTunes, all of which knocked Adele off the top spot! His first holiday album, ‘Tis The Season, is available now.

Get Connected with Jordan Smith:
www.jordansmithofficial.com

About Balsam Hill:

Founded ten years ago in Redwood City, Calif., Balsam Hill is committed to creating the best Christmas trees on the market. Founder Thomas Harman was inspired to start Balsam Hill by a family member who was allergic to live trees but wanted to create a festive atmosphere in his home during the holidays. When Thomas’ search for a lifelike artificial Christmas tree came up empty-handed, our mission was born to develop the most realistic and luxurious artificial trees. To accomplish this mission, our designers carefully craft trees to mimic nature using site visits and cuttings from live trees as a guide. Balsam Hill holds several patented and trademarked technology that brings the holidays to life including ultra-realistic True Needle™ branches, unique Color+Clear™ or Candlelight™ LED lights, and innovative Flip Tree™ technology. For more information visit the company’s website at http://www.balsamhill.com/.

About Compassion International:
Founded in 1952, Compassion International is a Christian child development organization that works to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to lift children out of spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Compassion partners with more than 6,700 churches in 25 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to over 1.8 million babies, children and young adults. It is the only child sponsorship program to be validated through independent, empirical research.

It’s been a full month since Michael’s exclusive Cracker Barrel release, Hymns II: Shine On Us, released. Over the past weeks, it has seen an enormous amount of support.

Pulling out all the stops on this installment, Michael wanted to celebrate a conglomeration of hymns incorporating gospel roots, captivating arrangements and even full symphonic moments.

(If you, your family, friends or even people that aren’t quite as familiar with Michael’s music, haven’t checked it out…we encourage you to check out these all-new renditions of some of the hymns/songs!)

Don’t have a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store near you? It’s ok…you can buy here, at iTunes or Amazon.

The album has continued to make its impact throughout various media outlets. Here are a few:

• Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze.com
• Christian Post
• CCM Feature Story
• Examiner.com
• JesusFreakHideout.com

Release week for the “Hymns II: Shine On Us” (exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ©)  has been in full-swing for Michael.

On release day, Smith was able to spend some time at a Cracker Barrel in-store meet and greet. Having only known about for a short time, friends and fans traveled from all over for the occasion (Canada, Missouri, Alabama, and other locations). Special thanks to everyone who sacrificed their time to be there! See here:

Williamson Source

OneOne7TV

Throughout the week, Michael has has been covered by various media outlets and even invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry alongside Ricky Skaggs and Little Big Town. It’s been a very exciting time as Smith has celebrated the release. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new record and what songs have spoken to you the most on Facebook or any Social Media! See below for some great interviews:

The Rick & Bubba Show

NewReleaseToday.com

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