Big wins, thin voice? Nov 13, 2009
very similar to the year Michael W. Smith won vocalist of the year for the Dove Awards. he s far from any other singer who was nominated and should have won. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fresno fair strategy brings rise in attendance Oct 21, 2009
The cancellation of the Oct. 13 concert by Christian singer Michael W. Smith cost the fair $50,000, Alkire said. The fairs contract with performers says if they are at the fairgrounds and ready to perform as Smith was they will be paid for a canceled concert. (Fresno Bee)
Benefit concert raises $350K for GMA Oct 15, 2009
The artists star power lived up to what was billed as the Concert of the Decade Monday night, with hitmakers Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Point of Grace, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, MercyMe, Kirk Franklin, Natalie Grant and others performing for 350 attendees in the Loveless Cafe Barn outside Nashville. The show was also streamed online, attracting close to 10,000 viewers. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Michael W. Smith concert canceled Oct 14, 2009
Today's wet weather has canceled Michael W. Smith's concert at The Big Fresno Fair. Smith was scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m., but made the call at 3:50 p.m. to cancel the show because of the rain. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Rain menaces music at fair Oct 13, 2009
The fair has concerts with contemporary Christian singer Michael W. Smith (tonight), Tex-Mex rockers Los Lobos (Wednesday) and Stone Temple Pilots (Thursday). Lebouef recalls it sprinkling some at concerts in recent years and the show continuing. (Fresno Bee)
Singer helps Valley's needy Oct 10, 2009
Behind the scenes at The Big Fresno Fair, officials with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno are grateful for Michael W. Smith. The contemporary Christian singer will perform at the fair at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and Catholic Charities will receive 20% of proceeds of concert tickets sold through its efforts ending Oct. 2. (Fresno Bee)
Your user's guide to The Big Fresno Fair Oct 4, 2009
MICHAEL W. SMITH: This star contemporary Christian singer will give praise and be praised on Oct. 13. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. (Fresno Bee)
Tickets for Fresno fair concerts go on sale Aug 19, 2009
Oct. 13: Michael W. Smith ... Fair representatives say ticket sales have been going well, with Dwight Yoakam, The Beach Boys and Michael W. Smith selling the most. (Fresno Bee)
Christian band shoots video at historic Columbia Depot Jul 30, 2009
Ward s resume includes projects for such entertainment giants as Disney, Sony, Warner Brothers and EMI. He has produced and directed videos for Jars of Clay, Switchfoot, Michael W. Smith and DC Talk. His own acting credits include appearances in the movie Rudy and in several TV shows. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Jr. Miss experience provides personal growth for Hunt Jul 30, 2009
Hunt said she chose the song, written by Michael W. Smith about the Columbine shootings. In the idea of not leaving anything to chance, Hunt said the song reflects her feelings toward Jr. Miss and why she joined. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Representing her county: Hunt competes in Junior Miss Jul 23, 2009
I m excited to be in a position to be going and representing this county, Hunt said, adding, I chose this song for the lyrics, it was written by Michael W. Smith about the Columbine incident, This is Your Time, is about not leaving anything to chance. Hunt adds this is how she feels about competing in the program and why she decided to do it. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Scat Band performs Sunday at Belle Meade Plantation Jul 17, 2009
He has performed and recorded with such distinguished artists as Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, Brian McKnight, Donna Summer, James Ingram, Patty Labelle and Michael W. Smith. Special guest Michael Fair, trumpet flugelhorn player and recording artist, met Scat Springs in 1988. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Song to Himself A Hillsboro singer/songwriter chases a musical childhood dream Jun 6, 2009
The dream was seeded at a concert by Christian singer, Michael W. Smith, who became Marshall's boyhood idol. After dancing in the aisles, that boy "knew in his heart" that he wanted to perform. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Sean Hannity Freedom Concert (Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels Band, Michael W. Smith and Lee Greenwood). 7 p.m. Aug. 22. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Just the ticket: Who was the best in Siouxland? May 31, 2009
Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith (Orpheum Theatre). In a word, wow. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Owie! Halt pizza burn, other pains May 25, 2009
A scorched mouth (pizza burn)Understand it: "The tissue in the roof of the mouth is very thin, so it's sensitive and prone to a painful burn when hot food meets your palate," says Michael W. Smith, M.D., chief medical editor for WebMD.. Stop it: Pop an ice cube for damage control; you're numbing the area and reducing swelling. (MSNBC -- Health)
UMHB Sponsors Christian Songwriters Workshop Apr 17, 2009
Michaels own Final Four music list cuts by The Oak Ridge Boys, Donnie McClurkin, Michael W. Smith, Jessica Simpson, MN8, Vince Gill, Michael English, Bob Carlisle, Aaron-Geoffrey, Babbie Mason, Mark Lowry, Grover Levy, Ce Ce Winans, Alvin Slaughter, Take 6 and Rachel Lampa among many more. He celebrated ASCAPs Christian Publisher of the Year in 2001 as VP, BMG Gospel Division: Worked with Universal Music Publishing in a Joint Venture to establish their 1st Christian Music Division; As a... (KWTX.com, TX)
Things to do: April 10-16 Apr 10, 2009
Two giants of the Christian pop world -- Michael W. Smith (right) and Steven Curtis Chapman -- bring their co-headlining United tour to the the Visalia Convention Center tonight. The tour is on a new spring leg after starting last fall and playing sold-out shows around the country. (Fresno Bee)
Churches line up top singers for Holy Week Apr 4, 2009
Christian music artists Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Good Friday at the Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave.. An event organizer, Mike Cavale of Visalia, says officials with The United Tour surprised him while negotiating a date. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Local singer joins Heirline Mar 6, 2009
Templeton is a featured soloist on one of the selections on Heirline's latest CD, "The Reason I Sing." The CD contains songs written by Michael W. Smith and other noted songwriters and includes a tribute penned by Dawson in memory of his mother. Heirline's latest single, "Beneath His Wings," written by Rick Hendrix, is number 29 and climbing on the Singing News Chart. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CompassionArt: music for a world in need Feb 18, 2009
" That reaction has come to fruition on a much larger scale, in a new multi-artist project called CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty. The new album features 14 songs by 19 of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music, including Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Stephen Curtis Chapman, CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton and TobyMac. All of the artists involved waived all of their fees, including songwriting and royalties, so the proceeds from the album and its companion book will all go to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Airplay charts Feb 8, 2009
Choose a format to jump to that chart. Single Ladies (Put A Ring. (USA Today -- Life)
