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Michael will be releasing a new studio album (his first in four years!)  It's called "Wonder" and the first single "Save Me From Myself" is now playing at radio.  Watch for the album this fall and the cover and track listing very soon.

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B I O G R A P H Y

Michael Whitaker Smith was born October 7, 1957 to Paul and Barbara Smith in Kenova, West Virginia. A sister named Kim would follow. Michael was a typical boy - active in baseball, his family's church activities, and playing piano. But in not-so-typical fashion, he wrote his first song at age five. At the age of ten, he made a decision to give his life to Christ. He dreamed of playing professional baseball.  Michael attended college at Marshall University in West Virginia but after one semester dropped out to move to Nashville and pursue a career in music. (side note trivia: In 1992 Michael received...
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D I S C O G R A P H Y



Latest CD -"A New Hallelujah"

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W H O  H E  I S...

Worship leader.  Songwriter.  Singer.  Dad.  Husband.  Dove Award winner.  Crossover artist.  Best selling musician.  Christian music legend.  All of these titles are impressive and they all fit Michael W. Smith.  With songs like "Friends," "This is Your Time", "Place in This World", "I Am Sure", "Great is the Lord", "Live the Life", "Love Me Good", "Healing Rain" and dozens more, Michael has had an incredible career.



P H O T O  G A L L E R Y

   
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