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23Dec

Michael W. Smith Announces SECOND New Album Coming In FEBRUARY, SURROUNDED with NEW MUSIC VIDEO

December 23, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 120

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

As many of you know, Michael W. Smith will be releasing a new album, titled
A MILLION LIGHTS on Friday, February 16th.However, A MILLION LIGHTS isn’t what this special announcement is about… it’s about another albumOn Friday, February 23rd, Michael will release a LIVE Worship Album, titled SURROUNDED. Scroll down to learn more about the album, see the cover, and track list.

Watch the first music video from SURROUNDED TODAY. The first song is the title track: Surrounded (Fight My Battles).

Here are some words from Michael about this project:
“The thought of doing another live worship project has been something I have processed for a while now. The question I have asked myself most is not so much what do I want to do, but what do I need to do. What do WE need to do as His church and as His children? What expression of worship does He desire from us… have we missed something?The reality is, it is not the style of our expression He is concerned with, it is the heart.
He wants our honesty. He wants our vulnerability. He wants us to come to him as we are, not as we want to be.I feel God moving through His church and He is calling us TOGETHER…. to be one voice and one heart. One bride.
Every nation, every tribe, and every tongue. Every social class. Every denomination.Let’s get together and rejoice! In what He has done, what He is doing, and what He has yet to do.”
We’ll be explaining a lot more to you all about these two albums over the coming weeks and months, but for now enjoy the first song, SURROUNDED (Fight My Battles) and read the full song list below.
Album Song List:
Your House
Light To You
King of My Heart
Reckless Love
Here I Bow
Miracles
Do It Again
Surrounded (Fight My Battles)
Build My Life
Washed Away
Great Are You Lord
Light To You (Reprise)
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So In Summary, Yes, that’s correct; Two Albums in Two Weeks.
  • A Million Lights: February 16, 2018
  • Surrounded: February 23, 2018
Total of 25 NEW Recordings from Michael W. Smith!
================================Surrounded available for pre-order on Friday, December 29th!
Watch your email for links on Friday. We will also post them right here on MichaelWSmith.com
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29Nov

“SILENCE” Pt. 1 – Christmas Series – a blog from Jack Mooring….

November 29, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 112

Michael W. Smith’s son-in-law, Jack Mooring, has begun a powerful blog series this Christmas that Michael wants to share with  everyone.   We have posted the blog in it’s entirety below.  Read this and several other great blogs by going to his website:  https://jackmooring.com/

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The greatest act of God in all of human history was preceded by the longest silence from God in all of human history.

Four hundred years of nothing. Then…… JESUS!

From Malachi to Matthew we see a brass heavens. Where there was once a lush garden of God’s words, we see a quiet desert. It seemed that our God was stone, and eight generations of His people faithfully served Him even though they couldn’t hear Him.

But could it be that this silent season was more important than we think?

What if our earthly timeline doesn’t stand alone, but runs in parallel with a heavenly timeline that is just as real, and just as active?

What was happening behind the scenes during these “four hundred years of silence”?

A radio show I listen to recently began their program with this statement: “This is the last broadcast of this program as you have known it.”

They had been building a TV studio and were transitioning from a radio broadcast to a television broadcast. The host went on to let his audience know that there would be a week of re-runs on their radio program until the launch date of the new TV program. A week of no new content. A week of silence from their team.

But “rest assured”, he said, “we’re not taking a vacation! We will be working behind the scenes to bring you something amazing.”

What if the four-hundred year radio silence from heaven was exactly that? Radio silence. And what if a transition was happening? And all of heaven was buzzing with preparation for this transition?

This span of time was all of that and more!

I don’t know what was happening in the heavenly realms up until the moment of Jesus’ birth, but I do know that whatever work the angel’s had done previous to this time, paled in comparison.

Because of sin’s affect on the world, the will of God on earth does not come without a fight. And a fight there must have been. Principalities and powers clashing and fighting for (and against) the delivery of a baby! All for us. All so God could speak to us in a new way. And not through a prophet this time, but as Himself. In brilliant color. “The word became flesh.”

Does it seem like God is silent in your life right now? Well take heart, because He is working on something wonderful.

The wheels of redemption are silently turning and a moment of revelation is coming. You will see what your God has been preparing. Keep trusting Him. Keep loving Him. Because He loves you. He proved it to us by coming down to us. By becoming one of us. The silence is forever broken!

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22Nov

SiriusXM to Broadcast Live Christmas Concert…

November 22, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 98
SiriusXM The Message will be broadcasting a recording of Amy and Michael’s Christmas concert with their friend Jordan Smith this weekend.
 
Best part is you don’t have anything to sign-up for. If you have a SiriusXM Radio, but not a subscription, your radio is ACTIVE right now. So tune in.
 
The concert will be rebroadcast several times this weekend too – here’s the schedule (all times listed are EASTERN):
 
* Thursday, 11/23 – 2 pm & 5 pm
* Friday, 11/24 – 9 am and 7 pm
* Saturday, 11/25 – 12 pm and 5 pm
* Sunday, 11/26 – 8 am and 9 pm
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05Nov

Michael W. NEEDS Your Vote! ;-)

November 5, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 102

OK… It’s Christmas tour rehearsal week. Which this year means that we are going to be engaging in a little healthy AG vs. MWS competition. We’ll call it BATTLE OF THE CHRISTMAS TREES with our friends from Balsam Hill​.

When you vote you’ll be entered to win some awesome stuff of course, which is REALLY GREAT… but most importantly you’ll be helping Michael W. defeat Amy. Not that we’re competitive or anything. 😉

Competition begins at 8 am central on November 5th – and runs through November 11th.

Go here to vote: https://www.balsamhill.com/pr/amy-grant-and-michael-smith-giveaway

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24Oct

New Album Announced with Official Music Video Premier for A MILLION LIGHTS

October 24, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 91

Multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith announces his new album, A Million Lights, will release Feb. 16, 2018 from Rocketown Records and The Fuel Music.

USA Today caught up with Michael to talk about A Million Lights and the inspiration behind his new recording. Read the story and watch the stellar, sci-fi inspired official video for the album’s title track here or below.

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 alongside longtime friend Bono; 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.

On Nov. 11, Michael will embark on his annual Christmas Tour with Amy Grant, Jordan Smithand a full symphony orchestra. (See tour dates here)

A Million Lights was fueled by the divisive national sentiment of 2017 and the mean-spirited banter on social media. “About half the album was written in response to where we are as a nation,” says Michael. “In the age of social media, people have forgotten how to talk with one another, to be civil.”

Eager to experiment with new sounds, Michael enlisted multi-platinum producer and songwriter Brian Todd (Miley Cyrus and Rascal Flatts) and songsmith Kyle Lee to help flesh out his vision for the new songs. “I called a bunch of people I’d never written with because I wanted to push myself and experiment.”

The result is a beautiful collection of sweeping, epic new songs that sees Michael exploring new ground with music created to enlighten, mesmerize and touch the soul of listeners.

“Until the world ends, music is the most powerful language there is. It can transform your life on every level, not just the spiritual. It can help people reconnect with why they’re here. That’s what I’m doing with A Million Lights.”

The first single and title track of the album is now available on all digital platforms, including iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon.comand YouTube, and can be heard on major Spotify playlists like “Top Christian,” “Ultimate Indie,” “Dance Around The House” and many more.

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26Sep

The OFFICIAL Lyric Video Has Arrived….

September 26, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 88

The Official lyric video has premiered for A MILLION LIGHTS.

Watch it, Share it, NOW!

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28Aug

Balsam Hill Present: CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT AND MICHAEL W. SMITH (Official Press Release)

August 28, 2017 Jake Moore News 98

 

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.

 

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11Aug

THE FIRST SINGLE from Michael W. Smith’s forthcoming album, A MILLION LIGHTS, arrives…

August 11, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 93

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® and Dove Award winner Michael W. Smith releases his first new song in three years, “A Million Lights,” today from Rocketown Records and The Fuel Music. World premiering last month on SiriusXM The Message and going for adds now at Christian radio everywhere, the song is available to download or stream at outlets like iTunes, Amazon.com, Apple Music, Spotify and other digital providers internationally.

“I don’t recall being this excited about a single in a long time,” says Smith. “I’m very happy with how ‘A Million Lights’ has turned out and am anxious to get it from my studio out into the world! I believe the message of this song will be inspiring to everyone who hears it.”

With multiple sellout crowds experiencing the song live on Smith’s 20-city Revolution Tour this past spring, “A Million Lights” is also the first new song to be revealed from his upcoming, full-length studio album that is in production now. Slated to release early next year, the new album (title to be announced) will release from Smith’s Rocketown Records, as well as through his newly formed marketing and distribution alliance with The Fuel Music.

“There is a substantial new wind in Michael’s sail; this cultural influencer and voice for Christian people everywhere is revealing a new sound,” says Tony Patoto, The Fuel Music & Management, LLC founder. “It’s unequivocally Michael W. Smith, but with a significant new gravity and otherly approach contextually.”

Fans who heard “A Million Lights” on SiriusXM and on the recent tour are also responding to this new music on Smith’s Facebook page: “It’s a whole new level of greatness!” exclaims Catherine as Stephanie agrees, “Love this new song…I can’t wait to hear it again.” “I loved it live,” adds Ken while Jo Ann exclaims, “Wow! I love your new song. It’s beautiful! I’m so glad I was tuned into The Message.” Laura relates, “You and your music are such a blessing to this world!” and Sam says, “Great Song! Woke the House up with it this morning.”

Ways to listen now and add “A MILLION LIGHTS” to your library:
A Million Lights:
iTunes/Amazon:  http://hyperurl.co/AMillionLights
Spotify:  http://hyperurl.co/SpotifyMillionLights
Apple Music:  http://hyperurl.co/AppleMAMillionLights
Amazon Music:  http://hyperurl.co/AmazonAMillionLights

For all the latest Michael W. Smith news, tour dates (including his upcoming 22-city 2017 Christmas tour with Amy Grant and Jordan Smith) and more, go to www.michaelwsmith.com and connect through his socials.

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21Apr

NEW MUSIC: BEATITUDES Project Released, featuring a new song from Michael W. Smith and Stu G

April 21, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 85

Michael is HONORED to be part of his good friend, Stu G’s, new album – BEATITUDES.  Learn more below and go behind the scenes of the song Michael recorded with Stu for the project:

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Over a decade in the making, the project is the culmination of guitarist, songwriter and author Stu Garrard’s (Stu G) excavation of these “blessings at the bottom of life.” For the album, he explored in community with like-minded artists across a wide swath in the musical landscape. Celebrated artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Martin Smith join singer/songwriters like Matt Maher, Audrey Assad, John Mark McMillan, Joel Houston and Amanda Cook and innovators like Propaganda, All Sons & Daughters, Terrian Bass and The Brilliance—artists who collectively have sold more than 62 million records, won 11 Grammy, 90 Dove Awards and amassed dozens of hit songs and millions of followers on social media—to unearth the words of Jesus in unexpected ways.

Listen to BEATITUDES here.

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13Apr

THREE MICHAEL W. SMITH & FRIENDS “EXPERIENCES” ANNOUNCED!

April 13, 2017 MichaelWSmith.com News 87

Michael W. Smith and his team are very excited to announce THREE opportunities for his friends, that’s you, to join him and some very special guests for event experiences.  

Michael W. Smith trip experiences are intentionally programmed in a way that every person attending gets to enjoy unique concerts and teaching that are impossible to tour.  These events also allow Michael to connect with the attendees in an even more personal way while enjoying some of the most amazing places in all of creation.

We hope you can join us!  Click any other banners below to learn more about each experience!

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