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August 10 2008
Michael will be releasing a brand new album called "A New Hallelujah" on October 28, 2008.  He is currently offering a presale at his website.  The CD/DVD set is Michael's third worship album and should include songs like "Mighty to Save", "Amazing Grace / My Chains Are Gone", "I Surrender All" and the title track which was written with wife Debbie and Paul Baloche for the project.  It will feature a 250 member choir plus special guests The African Children's Choir, Israel Houghton and Coalo Zamorano.

May 31 2006
Michael will be releasing a new album on November 7, 2006.  The title, track listing and cover will be added when available.
May 4 2004
 Michael will be releasing a new album in late October, 2004.  It's called "Healing Rain."  Check out the cover and track listing here.

August 1 2003
 Michael's new CD, "The Second Decade: 1993-2003" is releasing October 7, 2003.  It includes some of your favorites, plus two new songs!  Be sure to get your copy early because the first ones released will have an extended CD booklet and a DVD loaded with cool features.  The DVD will have music videos, interviews from the past with Michael, a 20-year tribute to Michael from his family, and more.  To view the cover and track listing click here.

 June 2 2003
 Michael will be releasing his second greatest hits album later this year.  It's titled "The Second Decade: 1993-2003" and will be in stores October 7, 2003.  It has many of your favorite songs, plus a couple new ones!  Also watch for his brand new studio project in 2004.


 March 3 2003
 Michael is featured on the new Wow Worship project, which releases March 18, 2003.  He sings "Awesome God."


 August 1 2002
 Michael is getting set to release two new projects!  The "Worship" video releases August 20, 2002 and the follow-up to the best-selling "Worship" CD releases October 22, 2002.  The new CD will be called "Worship Again."


 May 6 2002
 Congratulations to Smitty for winning Artist of the Year, Instrumental Album of the Year ("Freedom"), Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year ("Above All"), and Praise & Worship Album of the Year ("Worship") at the Dove Awards!


 February 7 2002
 The second single from Michael's incredible album, "Worship" has been released. Call your local radio station to request "Breathe."


 July 6 2001
 Michael’s new album, simply titled "Worship," will be releasing September 11, 2001. "Above All," the first single, hits radio on July 27, 2001.  The album was recorded in Lakeland, Florida.  Check out the song list for Michael's new album here.


 May 11 2001
 Congratulations to Michael for winning Pop/Contemporary Album ("This is Your Time") and for doing a fantastic job of hosting on this years Dove Awards!


 April 11 2001
 Michael will have a new album coming out soon! The expected release date is sometime in September, 2001.


 News from 2000
 This year at the Dove Awards Michael walked away with Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year ("This is Your Time," written with Wes King), and Short Form Music Video of the Year ("This is Your Time")! Congratulations!