Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and composer working across contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, and pop rock.
Born on October 7, 1957, in Kenova, he pursued his education at Marshall University before building a career that extended well beyond recording and performance. His work as a musician encompasses songwriting and composition alongside his roles as a vocalist and instrumentalist, reflecting the range of craft he brought to his output in the English language. That career eventually broadened further to include work as a film and television actor, as well as film production, marking him as a figure whose professional activity crossed between music and screen.
His recognition within the music industry came through two notable honors from the Gospel Music Association: the GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year and the GMA Dove Award for Vocalist of the Year. These awards acknowledged distinct aspects of his contribution — the craft of constructing songs and the vocal performance that gave them presence. The genres with which he is associated, contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, and pop rock, form the consistent framework around which his songwriting and recording have taken shape.
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It's really interesting to go back to '93 or '94 and listen to that music, like the I'll Lead You Home record.
I've said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I've read the Gospels many times, but it's been a while since I've read through a whole book.
I'm learning, but I'm getting better at it because I'm learning how to hear God in worship.
Doing the instrumental thing, you’re really looking for the power of the melody to carry the record.
This fall I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m starring in a film, an independent film.
I’ve said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I’ve read the Gospels many times, but it’s been a while since I’ve read through a whole book.