Michael W. Smith

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Draw Me Close 269 plays
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Let It Rain 259 plays
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Open The Eyes Of My Heart 200 plays
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Forever 191 plays
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Awesome God 171 plays
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Michael Whitaker Smith became one of the most enduringly popular artists on the contemporary Christian music front and also found considerable success as a mainstream artist. In 1981, he signed to Meadowgreen Music as a staff writer, providing gospel hits to such artists as Sandi Patti, Kathy Troccoli, Bill Gaither, and Amy Grant. His 1983 debut album, Michael W. Smith Project, garnered him a Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance. Afterward, he changed musical directions and began recording more rock-oriented music in order to reach a younger audience. As a result, some of his songs became more secular and began breaking through to mainstream audiences. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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  • Way To Cool

    By hammyston6/5/2009 15:48:34

    I first heard of Michael W. Smith when I saw his Healing Rain in my parents CD collection when I was at their house one year, and of course I have all of Michael's CD's and its one of the reasons way I am where I am today.

    2 out of 2 people think this is useful

  • Here i am to worship

    By carolpal415/3/2009 22:55:55

    Just awnt to you to know that your music is very inspirational and very uplifting.
    Here i am to worship is my favourite and this should be everyones disire to worship the King of kings.
    Continue to to walk with him as he continue to guide you as you write these uplifting songs of praise to him. God Bless you always.

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  • Uplifting

    By One4MsRobi3/4/2009 07:32:18

    MWS is the first christain musician I have heard, 16 years ago, he is my favorite.  I love "A New Hallelujah" and I have the countdown going until I get the new DVD.  I love listening to all of his music, it lifts me up when I need a boost, and it brings me to my knees when I need to be humbled.

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  • Awsome!

    By Brego172/16/2009 15:39:25

    M.W. Smith is one of the most awsome artists I know. The themes that he puts in his songs are uplifting and encouraging. Keep it up!

    2 out of 2 people think this is useful

  • MWS

    By takendrummer5/27/2008 10:25:11

    Undoubtedly MWS is my favorite artist of all time.  I seemed to grow up with him in musical tastes and sensibilities.  I was first introduced to him when I was a DJ at a church youth group dance when I got multiple requests for “Friends.”  But his musical dominance in my life took hold with “The Big Picture” - which is beyond a hesitation in my mind - the best 1980s album ever released.  I’ve seen him in concert on seven separate occasions starting with Amy Grant’s “Lead Me On” tour when MWS was the opening act.  The highlight performance that I witnessed was during a performance with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra in which he performed some of his light rock songs, plus the rocker “Cross of Gold” and a song from the yet (at that time) unreleased “Freedom” instrumental CD.  The last time I saw him was in San Diego during the “Live the Life” tour.  Hopefully that won’t be the last, since I can’t seem to get enough of his music.  Michael, you’re alright – the race is still on.

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