[1983 - Present]

Style: Adult Contemporary / Pop / Worship

Full Name: Michael Whitaker Smith
Birthday: October 7, 1957
Birth Place: Kenova, West Virginia
Family: Deborah (wife), Ryan (son), Whitney (daughter), Tyler (son), Anna (daughter), & Emily (daughter)

Compilation Contributions

1. There's A Rainbow Somewhere (The Songs Of Randy Stonehill), 2022 .... "I've Got News For You" (independent)
2. Living Hope, 2015 .... "Hope of Heaven" [Pizza Ranch]
3. WOW Hits 2015: Deluxe Edition, 2014 .... "You Won't Let Go" (from Sovereign) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
4. WOW Hits 2015, 2014 .... "You Won't Let Go" (from Sovereign) [Capitol/Word/Provident]
5. My Hope: Songs Inspired by the Message and Mission of Billy Graham, 2013 .... "Take Me Home" [Capitol CMG]
6. Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship, 2013 .... "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name" [Provident/Capitol CMG]
7. WOW Christmas (2011), 2011 .... "Gloria" [Word]
8. The Story, 2011 .... "The Great Day (Second Coming)" (w/ Darlene Zschech) [EMI CMG/Word/Provident]
9. WOW #1s, 2011 .... "Here I Am To Worship" [Word]
10. The Essential Christmas Collection, 2010 .... "All Is Well" [Sony/Essential]
11. Song DISCovery Vol. 88, 2010 .... "Welcome Home" [Worship Leader]
12. Open the Eyes of My Heart: Platinum Edition, 2010 .... "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" [INO]
13. WOW Best Of 2006, 2010 .... "Healing Rain" (from Healing Rain) [EMI CMG]
14. Healing 4 Haiti, 2010 .... "Message From Michael & Israel (with Israel Houghton)," "Ending Message From Michael" [Integrity]
15. WOW Worship (Purple), 2010 .... "Shout Unto God" [Word]
16. WOW Hits 2010, 2009 .... "A New Hallelujah" (from A New Hallelujah) [EMI]
17. Christian Radio Hits: Joy & Glory, 2009 .... "Great Is The Lord" [Madacy]
18. The Best New Praise & Worship Album... Ever!, 2009 .... "So Great" (w/Christy Nockels, Israel Houghton) [Kingsway]
19. Christian Radio Hits, 2009 .... "Hand Of Providence" [Madacy]
20. CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty, 2009 .... "Highly Favoured" (w/Amy Grant), "So Great" (w/Israel Houghton, Christy Nockels) [Sparrow]
21. WOW Hits 2009, 2008 .... "Mighty To Save" (from A New Hallelujah) [EMI]
22. I Can Only Imagine: Platinum Edition, 2008 .... "Great Is The Lord," "Place In This World" [Time Life]
23. Integrity's Iworship Experience, 2008 .... "So Great" (w/Christy Nockels & Israel Houghton) [Integrity]
24. WOW Hits 1, 2008 .... "So Great" (w/Michael W. Smith & Israel Houghton) [Reunion]
25. In The Spotlight, 2007 .... "Come See" (from Stand) [Provident]
26. Christian Music's Most Requested, 2007 .... "Friends" [Brentwood]
27. Glory Revealed: The Word of God In Worship, 2007 .... "Come, Worship The King" (w/Shane & Shane) [Provident]
28. WOW Hits 2008, 2007 .... "Come To The Cross" (from Stand) [EMI]
29. The Way We Love EP, 2007 .... "Escape Your Love" (from Stand) [Provident]
30. Christian Radio Hits: Best Of Contemporary Christian, 2006 .... "I'll Lead You Home" (from I'll Lead You Home) [Madacy]
31. WOW Worship (Aqua), 2006 .... "You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace)" (from Worship Again) [Provident]
32. iWorship Platinum: A Total Worship Experience, 2006 .... "Above All" (from Worship) [Integrity]
33. WOW Hits 2007, 2006 .... "Here I Am" [EMI]
34. The Second Chance: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2006 .... "Hang On" [Reunion]
35. WOW Hits 2006, 2005 .... "Healing Rain" (from Healing Rain) [Sparrow]
36. WOW Christmas Green, 2005 .... "Welcome To Our World" (from Christmastime) [Word]
37. I Can Only Imagine, 2004 .... "Great Is The Lord," "Place In This World" [Time Life]
38. Hymns 4 Worship: Amazing, 2004 .... "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" [Integrity]
39. It Takes Two: 15 Collaborations & Duets, 2003 .... "Out There" (duet w/ Steven Curtis Chapman) [Sparrow]
40. WOW Hits 2004, 2003 .... "Lord Have Mercy (live)" [EMI CMG]
41. WOW Worship (Yellow), 2003 .... "Awesome God" (from Worship) [Provident]
42. Next Door Savior, 2003 .... "All Hail The Power of Jesus Name" [Creative Trust]
43. Dove Hits 2003, 2003 .... "Friends 2003" (w/ various artists) [Reunion]
44. WOW Christmas 2002, 2002 .... "Emmanuel" [Sparrow]
45. WOW Hits 2003, 2002 .... "Above All" [Sparrow]
46. Above the Groove: 17 Songs From Today's Top Christian Artists, 2002 .... "Draw Me Close" [Provident]
47. Rock On: Worship, 2002 .... "As It Is in Heaven" [Madacy]
48. Joshua Soundtrack, 2002 .... "Love Is Moving" [Word]
49. Our God of Wonders: Volume 1, 2002 .... "Agnus Dei" (from Worship) [Essential]
50. Your Love Broke Through, 2002 .... "There Is One" [Sparrow]
51. Rock On: Christian, 2001 .... "Missing Person" [Madacy]
52. Left Behind Soundtrack, 2000 .... "Never Been Unloved" (from Live the Life)
53. Celebrate Freedom, 2000 .... "I Still Have The Dream" live [Verity]
54. WOW 2001, 2000 .... "This Is Your Time" (from This Is Your Time) [Sparrow]
55. Roaring Lambs, 2000 .... "Out There" (duet w/ Steven Curtis Chapman) [Squint]
56. A Night In Rocketown, 1999 .... "Worship Medley" [Rocketown]
57. WOW 2000, 1999 .... "I Will Be Your Friend" [Word]
58. Awesome God Rich Mullins Tribute, 1998 .... "Awesome God"
59. Songs 4 Life - Renew Your Heart!, 1998 .... "I'll Lead You Home" (from I'll Lead You Home) [Time-life]
60. Songs 4 Life - Feel The Power!, 1998 .... "Place in This World" [Time Life]
61. Songs 4 Life - Lift Your Spirit!, 1998 .... "I Will Be Here For You" [Time Life]
62. Exodus, 1998 .... "Exodus," "I See You" [Rocketown]
63. WOW 1998: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1997 .... "Missing Person" [Sparrow]
64. God With Us, 1997 .... "Anthem for Christmas" [Chordant]
65. Emmanuel, 1996 .... "Emmanuel" (duet w/ Amy Grant) [Chordant]
66. More Than Gold: A Christian Music Tribute, 1996 .... "Someday" [interlinc]
67. My Utmost For His Highest: The Covenant, 1996 .... "Someday (Set The Children Free)," "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" (w/Anointed) [Word]
68. My Utmost For His Highest, 1995 .... "Move In Me" [Word]
69. Positively Radical: Z Music Television, 1995 .... "Cross Of Gold" [Z Music]
70. WOW 1996: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1995 .... "Cry for Love" [Sparrow]
71. Songs From The Loft, 1993 .... "What We've Come Here For" [Reunion]
72. Contemporary Christian Classics Vol. 1, 1992 ... "Pray for Me" [Brentwood]

Collector's Items

1. Sovereign, 2014 [Sparrow]
2. Glory Limited Edition Vinyl, 2014 [Sparrow]
3. Healing Rain DualDisc re-release, 2005 [Reunion]
4. Worship DualDisc re-release, 2005 [Reunion]
5. Healing Rain Exclusive Signature Edition (Family Christian exclusive), 2004 [Reunion]
6. Worship Box Set, 2004 [Reunion]
7. The Bigger Picture (retail premium), 2003 [Reunion]
8. With Open Hearts Live DVD (featuring Third Day, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay), 2003 .... "I See You" [Provident]
9. Worship Again CD-Rom preorder special, 2002 [Reunion]
10. "There She Stands" promo single, 2002 [Reunion]
11. Devotions (preorder special with Worship), 2001 [Reunion]
12. This Is Your Time w/ bonus tracks (only at Wal-Mart), 1999 [Reunion]
13. Love Me Good single, 1998 [Reunion]
14. Live the Life (w/bonus tracks - Japanese Import), 1998 [Reunion]
15. Live the Life maxi single, 1997 [Reunion]
16. The Wonder Years 1983 - 1993, 1993 [Reunion]

Artist Videography

1. A New Hallelujah DVD, 2009 [Reunion]
2. Live In Concert: 20 Year Celebration DVD, 2004 [Reunion]
3. The Bigger Picture DVD, 2003 [Reunion]
4. Worship DVD/Video, 2002 [Reunion]
5. This Is Your Time Retail Video Collection [Reunion]
6. Change Your World Live [Reunion]
7. The Big Picture Tour, 1987 [Reunion]
8. Michael W. Smith In Concert, 1986 [Reunion]

Actor Filmography

1. The Jesus Music (Documentary), 2021... Himself
2. The Second Chance, 2006... Ethan Jenkins

Artist Literature

1. The Way of the Father: Lessons from My Dad, Truths about God, 2021... Michael W. Smith and Robert Noland [K-LOVE]
2. Let's Get Ready for Bed, 2018... Michael W. Smith and Mike Nawrocki [Nurturing Steps]
3. Nighty Night and Good Night, 2018... Michael W. Smith and Mike Nawrocki [Nurturing Steps]
4. A Simple Blessing, 2011... Michael W. Smith [Zondervan]
5. Healing Rain, 2004... Michael W. Smith [Integrity Publishers]
6. Signs, 2004... Michael W. Smith [Transit]
7. The Price of Freedom, 2002... Michael W. Smith [J. Countryman]
8. Worship w/ CD, 2002... Michael W. Smith [J. Countryman]
9. I Will Be Your Friend, 2001... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
10. This Is Your Time, 1999... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
11. Where's Whitney, 1999... Michael W. Smith [Zondervan]
12. Cooking with Smitty's Mom, 1999... [Thomas-Nelson]
13. Your Place In This World, 1998... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
14. It's Time to Be Told, 1997... Michael W. Smith [Word]
15. Friends Are Friends Forever, 1997... Michael W. Smith [Thomas-Nelson]
16. Old Enough To Know, 1987... Michael W. Smith, Fritz Ridenour [Word]

Tributes To Artist

1. Michael W. Smith Lullaby Renditions, 2008 [Copycats]
2. Ultimate Music Makeover: The Songs of Michael W. Smith, 2005 [Rocketown]

Michael W. Smith Photos

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Michael W. Smith Concert Reviews

1. The United Tour - 4/4/09, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Artist Links

1. Official Site
2. Michael W. Smith Lyrics
3. JFH Interview (2010)
4. JFH Interview (2007)