Uncategorized – Michael W. Smith https://michaelwsmith.com Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:58:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://michaelwsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MWS-Icon-BOTTOM.png Uncategorized – Michael W. Smith https://michaelwsmith.com 32 32 WORSHIP AROUND THE WORLD with MICHAEL W. SMITH – Sunday, April 4, 2020 – LIVE! https://michaelwsmith.com/worship-around-the-world-with-michael-w-smith-sunday-april-4-2020-live/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=worship-around-the-world-with-michael-w-smith-sunday-april-4-2020-live Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:58:07 +0000 http://michaelwsmith.com/?p=4058 WORSHIP AROUND THE WORLD with MICHAEL W. SMITH – Sunday, April 4, 2020 – LIVE!

]]> Sing ‘WAYMAKER’ and send it to us! https://michaelwsmith.com/sing-waymaker-and-send-it-to-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sing-waymaker-and-send-it-to-us Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:50:09 +0000 http://michaelwsmith.com/?p=4052 We need your help:

We want you to record yourselves on your phones singing WAYMAKER (but it has to be the radio version – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCpbeVFgs4E)

Please send us the ENTIRE song – not just a snippet – follow the below instructions.

Here’s how to do it:

  • Have your computer or any device ready to play the song.
  • Take your phone and turn it to create a selfie video of yourself. Start recording.
  • Don’t turn the audio up too loud. In fact if possible to put EarPods / headphones we don’t hear ANY music that would be great. But you need to be able to follow along to the radio version of the song so it will work.
  • Remember it must be THIS version that you’re singing to – so we can match it up with other singers:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCpbeVFgs4E
  • WE WANT to hear you.. we don’t need professional singers – please know that we will be hoping to layer hundreds of voices together singing at the same time.
  • After you’re done – and have read the below “terms / legal stuff” – email your recording of the entire song to mwswaymaker@gmail.com
    Deadline is Tuesday, April 7th at 8 pm central.

The stuff lawyers make us say:  By emailing us your video you are giving us permission to use the video / recording in a video that will be broadcast later on the internet and are giving us a full global license to use your recording in whatever way we need / wish. (Please know that we are not going to be making any blooper reels of this so you have nothing to worry about like that… this song is special and we will not use any recordings inappropriately).

That’s it.  That simple.

]]> Official Press Release: Michael W. Smith Releases Italian Version of “Waymaker” Featuring Vanessa Campagna https://michaelwsmith.com/official-press-release-michael-w-smith-releases-italian-version-of-waymaker-featuring-vanessa-campagna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=official-press-release-michael-w-smith-releases-italian-version-of-waymaker-featuring-vanessa-campagna Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:48:35 +0000 http://michaelwsmith.com/?p=4045 Iconic singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith has released an Italian version of his hit single “Waymaker” featuring his longtime background vocalist Vanessa Campagna.

At a time when it feels like the world needs hope and music the most, Smith felt releasing “Waymaker” in Italian would help spread the song’s message trusting God to be the light in the darkness.

Smith says, “After seeing the turmoil in the world and especially the devastation in Italy, we wanted to record this version of ‘Waymaker.’ It is such a special song that moves people and brings them to a very special place, but most importantly it brings them hope.”

Campagna, who is of Italian descent and has relatives currently in Italy, was inspired to do something while witnessing the pandemic going on in the world.

“When I saw the video of everyone singing from their balconies in Italy, I was moved to tears. It was the most heart-warming thing I have seen in a long time. I have a lot of family over there, so that hit close to home with me. I thought, what better way to send a message of hope, than the words and music to ‘Waymaker’ in their language. I love you, Italy! Keep the faith, stay strong and keep singing,” says Campagna.

The single has resonated strongly with fans and radio alike and is currently rising on the charts. “Waymaker” has been climbing the top 10 on both Billboard‘s Christian Airplay and Hot Christian Songs charts. Smith and Campagna also sang “Waymaker” during Smith’s “Worship Around The World,” which he led through social media to over 1.5 million views on Sunday March 22, 2020 to help bring the world comfort during this time of uncertainty.

“Waymaker” is featured on Smith’s album AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience, which was recorded live at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Listen to the Italian version of “Waymaker” feat. Vanessa Campagna here:

Listen to the English version of “Waymaker” feat. Vanessa Campagna here:

]]> The MWS, NurturingSteps, and Zondervan teams have been partnering with local churches and hospitals throughout the Christmas Tour. https://michaelwsmith.com/the-mws-nurturingsteps-and-zondervan-teams-have-been-partnering-with-local-churches-and-hospitals-throughout-the-christmas-tour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mws-nurturingsteps-and-zondervan-teams-have-been-partnering-with-local-churches-and-hospitals-throughout-the-christmas-tour Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:39:03 +0000 http://michaelwsmith.com/?p=3325 All throughout my Christmas tour, we are partnering with local churches and hospitals to give new moms a copy of my new children’s book “Let’s Get Ready for Bed”. Last week I was in Panama City. Here’s some of the team at Gulf Coast Medical. They have an amazing story… They struggled to reopen quickly after Hurricane Medical and one of the few hospitals in the area that is open and can deliver babies!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW LINE OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS & MUSIC FROM MICHAEL W. SMITH AT NURTURINGSTEPS.com

]]> ‘A Journey To Worship’ with Michael W. Smith airs on TBN… https://michaelwsmith.com/a-journey-to-worship-with-michael-w-smith-airs-on-tbn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-journey-to-worship-with-michael-w-smith-airs-on-tbn Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:16:02 +0000 http://michaelwsmith.com/?p=2950 TBN recently produced a documentary about Michael W. Smith called “A JOURNEY TO WORSHIP”.

Watch the hour long documentary here:  https://www.tbn.org/programs/praise

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