Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith | |
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Born | Michael Whitaker Smith October 7, 1957 Kenova, West Virginia, U.S. |
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Deborah Kay Davis (m. 1981) |
Children | 5 |
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Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Years active | 1983–present |
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Website | michaelwsmith |
Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts.[2] His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 18 million albums.[3]
Smith is a three-time
Early life
Michael Whitaker Smith was born to Paul and Barbara Smith in
After his older Christian friends moved away to college, Smith began to struggle with feelings of loneliness and alienation. After graduating from high school, he gravitated toward alcohol and drugs.[9] He attended Marshall University while developing his songwriting skills but dropped out after one semester. He also played with various local bands around Huntington, West Virginia. During that time, his friend Shane Keister, who worked as a session musician in Nashville, encouraged him to move to Nashville, the Country Music capital, and pursue a career in music.[10]
In 1978, Smith moved to Nashville, taking a job as a landscaper to support himself. He played with several local bands in the Nashville club scene. He also developed a problem with substance abuse.
I really started losing touch when I moved to Nashville, around April of '78. I was smokin' marijuana, drinking, doing some other drugs; just being crazy, you know. My mom and dad knew what I was doing. But they never hassled me; they just prayed for me. And I felt convicted by God. Every time I'd wake up I knew: This isn't me. But I couldn't change myself.[10]
After a breakdown in November 1979, Smith decided to recommit to Christianity. The next day he auditioned for a new contemporary Christian music (CCM) group, Higher Ground, as a keyboardist and got the job. His lead vocals were heard on much of CCM radio with the single, "I Am". It was on his first tour with Higher Ground, playing mostly in churches, that Smith was finally able to put the drugs and alcohol behind him.[10]
Music career
Beginning (1981–1989)
In 1981, while he was playing keyboards for Higher Ground,
He became Grant's opening act and recorded his first
After the release of his 1988 effort, i 2 (EYE), Smith once again collaborated with Grant for her "Lead Me On" world tour. The following year, Smith recorded his first Christmas album, simply titled Christmas (1989).
Mainstream venture and inspirational pop albums (1990–1999)
In 1990, Smith released
In 1994, Smith appeared as a guest pianist on the album Swing, Swang, Swung by Christian rock band Guardian.[12]
In 1995, Smith released his eighth album I'll Lead You Home, which combines the pop style of his secular albums with a touch of religious feel. Live the Life (1998) and This Is Your Time (1999) follow the same style. In 1998, Smith also released his second Christmas album, Christmastime.
Smith collaborated with
Instrumental and live worship albums (2000–2003)
Nearly all of Smith's albums include at least one instrumental track, and in 2000 Smith recorded his first all instrumental album,
In 2002, Smith released a live concert DVD titled Worship, filmed live in
Smith won the Male Vocalist of the Year award at the
Contemporary Christian albums (2004–2010)
Smith's album, Healing Rain, was released in 2004 and debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. The title track rose to No. 1 on the Radio & Records Charts and a music video for the song was released. The album combines the pop style of his previous recordings with the religious feel of his two live worship albums. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2006 he released Stand, which is similar to Healing Rain (2004) in style and genre but with more Christian-themed songs. Also in 2006, Smith did the score and soundtrack to the film The Second Chance, which he also starred in. He also released a single from the soundtrack album, "All in the Serve".
In October 2007, he released his third Christmas album,
Orchestral instrumental, hymns, and studio worship albums (2011–2016)
Smith's second instrumental album, Glory, was released on November 22, 2011. Unlike his first instrumental album, Freedom (2000), this album features a 65-piece orchestra at AIR Studios Lyndhurts Hall in London and Wildwood Recording Studio in Nashville.[18] The following year he released his third compilation album, Decades of Worship (2012).
Smith's concert in Draper, Utah, on July 24, 2012 was almost canceled due to a complaint filed by a Utah resident on July 16, 2012. He claimed that a show "conflated with prayer and worship" should remain in church or private property, not in the "public's backyard". The following day the city council decided to cancel the concert, but a day later they decided to host the show as planned after all, following a criticism from a Utah evangelical group that equated cancelling the concert to an assault on religious liberty.[19] The Mayor of Draper and several city council members were present at the event and were recognized for their support.
In 2014, Smith released three albums, It also won a 2015 Dove Award for "Christmas Album of the Year".
Smith, along with Amy Grant, was honored as the "cornerstone of Christian music" by
In November 2015, Smith and Amy Grant started their annual Christmas tour again after a roughly 15-year break.[30]
Smith's second hymns album, called Hymns II - Shine on Us, was released on January 29, 2016.[31] Like his first hymns album released in 2014, the album was sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
On June 21, 2016, Smith released a new single titled "He Will Never End" which was originally released in March 2016 as a bonus track on the
Later in 2016, Smith released a Christmas musical project in a collaboration with Wes King, Bradley Knight, and Luke Gambill called Almost There – A Christmas Musical.[34] The musical is named after a song Smith wrote a few years ago for his Christmas album The Spirit of Christmas (2014).[35]
A Million Lights and Surrounded (2017–present)
On August 11, 2017, Smith released a new single, "A Million Lights", which marks a departure from his previous sound.[36] It is the lead single and title track from his pop album released on February 16, 2018.[37] A week after, on February 23, 2018, Smith released another album called Surrounded which is his first live worship album in ten years.[38] The two albums became his 30th and 31st top 10 entries in Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, the most among solo artists in the span of his career.[39]
In May 2018, Smith launched a new children's book series, Nurturing Steps, which he created with VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. The first book, Nighty Night and Good Night, was released May 8. He also released his first children's album, Lullaby, to accompany the book.[40]
On August 30, 2018, Smith hosted a free event at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena called "Surrounded: A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened". The event will be broadcast on TBN later this year in 175 countries worldwide.[41]
On February 22, 2019, Smith released Awaken: The Surrounded Experience, a live worship album.[42]
Smith released a live album of worship music, Worship Forever, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, which is also the date in which his original album Worship was released.[citation needed] It was also accompanied by a live concert on TBN.[43]
In March 2024, Smith released his worship EP Worthy is the Lamb which was recorded at Belmont University.[44]
Acting career
In 1994, Smith made his acting debut as Billy Holden in Secret Adventures: "Shrug". In 2006, Smith was the lead actor in The Second Chance, a film directed by Steve Taylor. He also did some of the score and soundtrack for this film.[citation needed]
In 2015, Smith starred as Cliff McArdle in the film adaptation of the best-selling book 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper.[45] In addition, he collaborated with his son on the score and soundtrack for this film.
Smith also starred as James the disciple in
Other ventures
In 1994, Smith opened a teen club, named Rocketown, in Nashville, Tennessee (6th Avenue). Later in early 2003, the club was moved to a new location—a renovated warehouse in downtown Nashville. The venue offers a large dance floor, extensive indoor skate park, and a café hosting live acoustic music.
In 1996, Smith opened his own record label, Rocketown Records. The label was named after a song on his third album The Big Picture. The first artist signed was Chris Rice, who had written "Go Light Your World", a No. 1 hit song by Kathy Troccoli, in 1995. Smith didn't record under the label himself until 2018.
Smith is actively involved in volunteer service and is vice chair of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, which is chaired by Jean Case of the Case Foundation. He is also an avid spokesperson for sponsoring children through Compassion International.[47]
Smith was active in
Personal life
Smith is married to Deborah "Debbie" Kay Davis and has five children, including filmmaker Ryan Whitaker Smith.[52][53][54]
He lives in the Nashville suburbs. Smith attended Belmont Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and is mentored by its long-time pastor, Don Finto.[55] Smith is also the founding pastor of New River Fellowship Church in Franklin, Tennessee, where he was the lead pastor from 2006 to 2008.[citation needed]
Smith was a friend of former President
Smith is also friends with
Smith was also named one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" in 1992.[64]
In 2018, he performed at Billy Graham's memorial and funeral.[65][66]
In June 2019, Smith signed a declaration by Franklin Graham, that called for a special day of prayer for President Donald Trump, that God would protect, strengthen, embolden, and direct him.[67]
Works
Discography
- Michael W. Smith Project (1983)
- Michael W. Smith 2 (1984)
- The Big Picture (1986)
- The Live Set (1987)
- i 2 (EYE) (1988)
- Christmas (1989)
- Go West Young Man (1990)
- Change Your World(1992)
- The First Decade (1983–1993) (1993)
- I'll Lead You Home (1995)
- Live the Life (1998)
- Christmastime (1998)
- This Is Your Time (1999)
- Freedom (2000)
- Worship (2001)
- Worship Again (2002)
- The Second Decade (1993–2003) (2003)
- Healing Rain (2004)
- Stand (2006)
- It's a Wonderful Christmas (2007)
- A New Hallelujah (2008)
- Wonder (2010)
- Glory (2011)
- Decades of Worship (2012)
- Hymns (2014)
- Sovereign (2014)
- The Spirit of Christmas (2014)
- Hymns II – Shine on Us (2016)
- A Million Lights (2018)
- Surrounded (2018)
- Lullaby (2018)
- Awaken: The Surrounded Experience (2019)
- Still, Volume 1 (2020)
- Worship Forever (2021)
- Christmas At Home (2022)
- Every Christmas (2023)
Publications
- Old Enough to Know. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1987. ISBN 978-0849931628
- It's Time to Be Bold. Nashville: Word Publishing, 1997. ISBN 978-1568655635
- Friends are Friends Forever. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1997. ISBN 978-0785297468
- Your Place in This World. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1998. ISBN 978-0785270201
- This Is Your Time: Make Every Moment Count. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1999. ISBN 978-0785270355
- I Will Be Your Friend. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001. ISBN 978-0785270362
- Worship. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001. ISBN 978-0849995934
- The Price of Freedom. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2002. ISBN 978-0849956096
- Signs. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004. ISBN 978-1400302956
- Healing Rain. Nashville: Thomas-Nelson. 2004. ISBN 978-1591452737
- A Simple Blessing. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011. ISBN 978-0310327561
- The Power of an Ordinary Prayer: Worthy Publishing, 2013. ISBN 978-1617951923
- Nighty Night and Good Night: Zonderkids, 2018. ISBN 978-0310767015
- The Way of the Father. Lessons from My Dad, Truths about God: K-LOVE, 2021. ISBN 978-1954201026
Audio books
- The Gospels Come to Life. Irving, Texas: Gospels Come to Life, 2003.
Filmography
- Secret Adventures: Shrug (1994) as Billy Holden
- The Second Chance (2006) as Ethan Jenkins
- 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015) as Cliff McArdle
Awards
Grammy Awards
- 1984 Best Gospel Performance, Male for Michael W. Smith 2
- 1995 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for I'll Lead You Home
- 2002 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for Worship Again
Grammy nominations
- 1983 Best Gospel Performance, Male for Michael W. Smith Project
- 1986 Best Gospel Performance, Male for The Big Picture
- 1988 Best Gospel Performance, Male for I 2(Eye)
- 1989 Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male for "Holy, Holy, Holy"
- 1990 Best Pop Gospel Album for Go West Young Man
- 1998 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for Live the Life
- 2000 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for This Is Your Time
- 2002 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for Worship
- 2006 Best Christian Pop Album for Healing Rain
- 2008 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for Stand
- 2019 Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Surrounded
Dove Awards
- 1985 Songwriter of the Year
- 1987 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for The Big Picture (producer, artist)
- 1988 Long Form Music Video of the Year for "The Big Picture Tour Video" (artist)
- 1990 Short Form Music Video of the Year for "I Miss the Way" (artist)
- 1991 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Go West Young Man (producer, artist)
- 1992 Choral Collection of the Year for The Michael W. Smith Collection (artist)
- 1992 Musical Album of the Year for Change Your World (artist)
- 1992 Song of the Year for "Place in this World" (artist)
- 1993 Praise and Worship Album of the Year for Songs from the Loft (artist)
- 1993 Recorded Music Packaging of the Year for The Wonder Years (artist)
- 1994 Musical Album of the Year for Living on the Edge (artist)
- 1996 Songwriter of the Year
- 1996 Special Event Album of the Year for My Utmost For His Highest (artist)
- 1997 Special Event Album of the Year for Tribute: The Songs of Andrae Crouch (artist)
- 1998 Children's Music Album of the Year for Sing Me to Sleep Daddy (artist)
- 1998 Special Event Album of the Year for God With Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols and Classics (artist)
- 1998 Enhanced CD of the Year for Live the Life – Maxi Single (artist)
- 1999 Artist of the Year
- 1999 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Live the Life (producer, artist)
- 1999 Producer of the Year
- 1999 Special Event Album of the Year for Exodus (artist)
- 2000 Short Form Music Video of the Year for "This is Your Time" (artist)
- 2000 Song of the Year for "This Is Your Time" (artist)
- 2000 Songwriter of the Year
- 2001 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for This is Your Time (producer, artist)
- 2001 Youth/Children's Musical Album of the Year for Friends 4 Ever (artist)
- 2002 Album of the Year for Worship (producer, artist)
- 2002 Artist of the Year
- 2002 Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Above All" (artist)
- 2002 Instrumental Album of the Year for Freedom (producer, artist)
- 2003 Album of the Year for Worship Again (producer, artist)
- 2003 Artist of the Year
- 2003 Long Form Music Video of the Year for Worship DVD/Video (producer, artist)
- 2003 Male Vocalist of the Year
- 2008 Christmas Album of the Year for It's a Wonderful Christmas
- 2009 Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "A New Hallelujah"
- 2009 Praise & Worship Album of the Year for A New Hallelujah
- 2012 Best Instrumental Album of the Year for Glory
- 2014 Inspirational Album of the Year for Hymns
- 2015 Christmas Album of the Year for The Spirit of Christmas
American Music Awards
- 1992 Favorite New Adult Contemporary Artist
Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- 2008 Inductee[68]
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External links
- Official website
- Michael W. Smith at AllMusic
- Michael W. Smith at IMDb
- Transcript of February 10, 2006 interview with Larry King