Michael W. Smith

On the cover

June 1986 Contemporary Christian Magazine

April 1987 Pure Rock Newsletter

March 1992 Listen

October 1995 Christian Music Crossroads

2000 CCM Brasil

October 2010 CCM Digital

15 May 2014 CCM Digital

15 December 2014 CCM Digital

1 March 2016 CCM Digital

Media coverage

• Apr 1985 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Why's He So Excited?", by Bill Littleton
• Jun 1986 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Smitty Gets Gritty", by Michael McCall
• Jun 1986 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Michael's Friends Forever", by Michael McCall
• Dec 1986 in CCM "In Concert: Goin' Thru Emotions", by Bruce A. Brown
• Win 1987 in Harvest Rock Syndicate "In Concert: The Big Picture Tour", by Sheree K. Marion
• Apr 1987 in Pure Rock Newsletter "MICHAEL W. SMITH 'goes for It' In The Big Picture"
• May 1987 in Christian Herald "A Parent's Guide To Contemporary Christian Music", by Audrey T. Hingley
• Jan 1988 in CCM "Toys in the Band: Michael W. Smith"
• Mar 1988 in Campus Life "Michael W. Smith Looks Back", by Jim Long
• Sep 1988 in CCM "Michael W. Smith", by Roberta Croteau
• Jan 1989 in CCM "In Concert: Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, IL", by Brandie Casner
• Feb 1989 in CCM "In Concert: Memorial Coliseum, Warwick, RI", by Michele Bollman
• Nov 1989 in CCM "In Concert: Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL", by Brett McMurrain
• Dec 1989 in CCM "Another Side of Smitty", by Thom Granger
• Win 1989 in Harvest Rock Syndicate "Concert Review: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, MO", by Thom Granger
• Jan 1990 in CCM "Christian Musician: Playing On A Major Scale", by Bruce Adolph
• Jan 1990 in CCM "In Concert: Community Theatre, Berkeley, CA", by Stuart Winsor
• Nov 1990 in CCM "Forever Your Friend", by Bernie Sheahan
• Apr 1991 in CCM "In Concert: Go West Young Man Tour", by Bruce A. Brown
• Jul 1991 in CCM "In The News: Michael W. Smith's "World" Expanding"
• Jul 1991 in Harvest Rock Syndicate "Concert Review: Michael W. Smith, dc Talk", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• Oct 1991 in Charisma & Christian Life "Music: Beyond The Walls of the Church", by Timothy L Gilmour
• Jan 1992 in Campus Life "Christian Musicians In The Mainstream", by Jim Long
• Mar 1992 in Listen "Looking at the Big Picture", by Audrey T. Hingley
• Apr 1992 in Religious Broadcasting "Gospel Artists In The Mainstream", by Sandy Smith
• Jul 1992 in Syndicate "Picture Perfect In Progress", by Chris Well
• Sum 1992 in YouthWorker "Media & Culture: representations of evil in culture and it the Bible: Michael W. Smith, The Rapture (1991 movie)", by Steve Rabey
• Sep 1992 in CCM "Michael W. Smith"
• Oct 1992 in CCM "Is Out To Change The World", by Thom Granger
• Feb 1993 in CCM "In The News: Smitty / DC Talk Out To Change Your World"
• Mar 1993 in The Lighthouse "Concert Review: Pittsburgh, PA", by Beth Blinn
• Apr 1993 in CCM "The CCMies [Reader's Awards]: Michael W. Smith"
• Apr 1993 in CCM "In Concert: West Palm Beach Auditorium, West Palm Beach, FL", by Melissa Ruggieri
• Jul 1993 in CCM
• Sep 1993 in CCM "In The News: Smitty Celebrates The 'End of an Era'", by April Hefner
• Nov 1993 in Today's Christian Woman "No Place Like Home", by Marian V. Liautaud
• Jan 1994 in Campus Life "Expressions: Radical News", by Jim Long
• Feb 1994 in CCM "Five Christian Music Couples on Getting Together and Staying Together", by Randy S Rocker
• Jul 1994 in Campus Life "True Love Waits"
• Jul 1994 in CCM "In Concert: Acoustic Tour: Ichthus Festival", by Blythe McIntosh
• 18 Jul 1994 in Christianity Today "News: 75-Year-Old Graham A Hit With Youth"
• Nov 1994 in CCM "dancin' in the church", by Melanie Friebel
• May 1995 in CCM "Integrity and Christian Music: All In The Family", by Mark A Smeby
• Sep 1995 in CCM "Mike & the Mechanics: Of Grace In Action and Music In Motion", by April Hefner
• Sep 1995 in Campus Life "Smitty's Back", by Chris Lutes
• Sep 1995 in CCM "Totally Unrelated Notes"
• Oct 1995 in Christian Music Crossroads "The Home Team", by Calvin Gilbert
• Mar 1996 in CCM "In The News: Smith To Host Doves", by Debra Akins
• Apr 1996 in CCM "In Concert: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN", by Doug Trouten
• Jun 1996 in CCM "Roaring Lambs: Michael W. Smith, Derek T. Jones", by Bob Briner
• Jul 1996 in CCM "Conversations: I'll Lead You Home", by Jim Long
• Aug 1996 in CCM "In The News: AGMA Names Smith As Spokesperson"
• Nov 1997 in Living With Teenagers "Making A Positive Impact", by Mike Nappa
• Mar 1998 in CCM "O For A Thousand Tongues!"
• May 1998 in CCM "Smith and Wesson", by Dave Urbanski
• May 1998 in CCM "Remembering Rich", by Dave Urbanski
• Nov 1998 in New Man "Michael W. Smith"
• Nov 1998 in CCM "In Concert: Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga, Tennessee", by Sarah Aldridge-McNeece
• May 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Dove Tales", by Sarah Aldridge-McNeece
• Jun 1999 in Living With Teenagers "Profile: The Gift of Encouragement", by Teresa Lockhart
• Jun 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Music Cares", by Lindy Warren
• Sep 1999 in Group "Special CCM Section: A Conversation With Michael W. Smith", by Mike Nappa
• Dec 1999 in CCM "Time Traveler", by Wendy Lee Nentwig
• 2000 in CCM Brasil "Viagem No Tempo", by Wendy Lee Nentwig
• Apr 2000 in Charisma & Christian Life "Called To Worship", by Jimmy Stewart
• May 2000 in CCM "Story Behind the Song: This Is Your Time", by Mike Parker
• May 2000 in CCM "Ready to Roar: Lessons For Lambs", by Melissa Riddle
• Jun 2000 in Church Musician Today "A Moment With Michael W. Smith", by Kirk Kirkland
• Jul 2000 in Campus Life "Our Heroes: Michael W. Smith"
• Nov 2000 in Campus Life "What God Is Teaching Me: Michael W. Smith", by Martin Cockroft
• Dec 2000 in Living With Teenagers "The Special Gift of Family", by Teresa Lockhart
• Dec 2000 in CCM "Men of Few Words", by Lou Carlozo
• Aug 2001 in Charisma & Christian Life "Spotlight: Michael W. Smith", by Adrienne S Gaines
• Aug 2001 in CCM "All Access: Falling Forward", by Marcia Bartenhagen
• Sep 2001 in CCM "Gloria In Excelsis", by Beau Black
• Jul 2002 in Moody "How Sweet The Sound: Michael W. Smith"
• Sep 2002 in HM "The Insider: Michael W. Smith", by Staples Taylor
• Dec 2002 in CCM "Best Artist", by Christina Farris
• Jan 2003 in CCM "Insider: On The Fly: Tales of Woe"
• May 2003 in CCM "Tenbrink Remembers: Oh What A Night (and what a killer perm)!", by Michael TenBrink
• Jul 2003 in CCM "25 Powerful People Who Have Made Christian Music What It Is Today: Michael W. Smith"
• Jul 2003 in CCM "It's Our Blockbuster Summer... Artists: You Can Always Depend on Michael W. Smith"
• Oct 2003 in CCM "20 / 20: 20 Memorable moments from the past 20 years", by Michael Nolan
• Oct 2003 in CCM "A Day In The Life of Michael W. Smith"
• Oct 2003 in CCM "Still Making Friends", by Gregory J. Rumburg
• Oct 2003 in CCM "Disc By Disc"
• Jan 2004 in CCM "2004 Reader's Choice Awards: Maybe The 'W' Should Stand For Worship"
• Jan 2004 in CCM "Standing Room Only: Assembly Hall, Champaign, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
• Sep 2004 in Worship Leader "Table Talk: Smith & Smith", by Davin Seay
• Nov 2004 in CCM "Ready For His Close-up", by Roberta Croteau
• Nov 2004 in CCM "Inside The Actor's Mind", by Roberta Croteau
• Jan 2005 in Christian Music Planet "Smith Flick", by Jenni Isaac
• May 2005 in CCM "List-O-Rama: 5 Proofs of the Secret Connection Between Sci-fi and Christian Music", by Chris Well
• Jun 2005 in CCM "Hall of Fame: Michael W. Smith"
• Jul 2005 in CCM "Insider: Behind The Scenes of The Second Chance", by Andy Argyrakis
• Aug 2005 in CCM "Insider: Extreme Makeover: The Michael W. Smith Edition", by Michael W. Smith
• Aug 2005 in CCM "List-O-Rama: Before They Put The Hip In Hip-Hop", by Chris Well
• Aug 2005 in CCM "Standing Room Only: Healing Rain Tour", by Andy Argyrakis
• Feb 2006 in CCM "Listening In: Michael W. Smith, Steve Taylor, Jeff Obafemi Carr"
• Sep 2006 in CCM "Get Real: Michael W. Smith", by Gregory J. Rumburg
• Nov 2006 in CCM "Eye 2 Eye", by Jay Swartzendruber
• Nov 2006 in CCM "Ladies & Gentlemen: The Rev Michael W. Smith", by Jay Swartzendruber
• Nov 2006 in CCM "Stand: A Sound Response", by Jay Swartzendruber
• Aug 2007 in CCM "Sightings: On The Tube", by Chris Well
• Apr 2008 in CCM "Michael W. Smith", by Mike Donehey
• Apr 2010 in CCM Digital "Hope Continued", by Matt Conner
• Sep 2010 in Charisma "Chatting With: Michael W. Smith"
• Oct 2010 in CCM Digital "Still Wondering after all these years", by Caroline Lusk
• Oct 2010 in CCM Digital "Mission Matters: Make a Difference Tour: Max Lucado, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, TobyMac", by Caroline Lusk
• Mar 2011 in CCM Digital "Tour Spotlight: 2 Friends Tour, Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
• Dec 2011 in CCM Digital "What's New: 2 Friends Tour (Second Leg), Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI", by Andy Argyrakis
• Dec 2011 in CCM Digital "Piano Man", by Caroline Lusk
• Jan 2012 in Christianity Today "Two Minutes With...: Michael W. Smith"
• Dec 2012 in CCM Digital "Tour Spotlight: Wonder, Worship, and Glory Tour, United Center, Chicago, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
• 1 May 2014 in CCM Digital "Musicians Corner: In the Studio: Michael W. Smith", by Andrew Greer
• 15 May 2014 in CCM Digital "Sovereign State", by Caroline Lusk
• 15 Dec 2014 in CCM Digital "The Bright Light of Christmas and the Dark Night of Advent", by Andrew Greer
• May 2015 in HM "Columns: From Nest to Death", by Matt Francis
• 1 Mar 2016 in CCM Digital "How Rootsy Recollection Called Him To Resounding Reverence", by Matt Conner
• Win 2018 in Worship Leader "Interview: Surrounded", by Alex MacDougall
• Feb 2019 in Charisma "Charismata: Michael W. Smith, White Horse"
• May 2020 in Charisma "Grad Guide: Michael W. Smith"

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1983 Dove Awards
  • Instrumentalist 
• 1984 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Great Is The Lord" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Instrumentalist 
• 1985 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Angels" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Instrumental Album: Michael W. Smith 2 
  • Contemporary Album: Michael W. Smith 2 
• 1987 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Album: The Big Picture 
• 1988 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Long Form Video: The Big Picture Tour Video 
• 1989 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Album: i 2 (EYE) 
• 1990 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "I Miss The Way" 
• 1991 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Contemporary Album: Go West Young Man 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "Place In This World" 
• 1992 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Place In This World" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Musical Album: The Big Picture Musical 
  • Choral Collection Album: The Michael W. Smith Collection 
• 1993 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I Will Be Here For You" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Contemporary Album: Change Your World 
  • Contemporary Recorded Song: "I Will Be Here For You" 
• 1994 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Give It Away" 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: The Wonder Years 1983-1993 
• 1995 Dove Awards
  • Musical Album: Living On The Edge 
• 1996 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Cry For Love" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: I'll Lead You Home 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: I'll Lead You Home 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Cry For Love" 
  • Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song: "Crown Him With Many Crowns" 
• 1997 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I'll Lead You Home" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1998 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Live The Life" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Enhanced CD: Live the Life [Maxi-Single] 
• 1999 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Live The Life" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Live the Life 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Live the Life 
  • Producer 
• 2000 Dove Awards
  • Song: "This Is Your Time" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "This Is Your Time" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "This Is Your Time" 
• 2001 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: This Is Your Time 
  • Artist 
• 2002 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Praise & Worship Album: Worship 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Freedom 
  • Instrumental Album: Freedom 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "Above All" 
• 2003 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Praise & Worship Album: Worship Again 
  • Short Form Music Video: "There She Stands" 
  • Long Form Video: Worship [video] 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "Purified" 
• 2004 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
• 2005 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Healing Rain" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Healing Rain 
  • Artist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Healing Rain" 
  • Worship Song: "Healing Rain" 
• 2008 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "Be Lifted High" 
  • Christmas Album: It's a Wonderful Christmas 
• 2009 Dove Awards
  • Praise & Worship Album: A New Hallelujah 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "A New Hallelujah" 
  • Worship Song: "A New Hallelujah" 
• 2010 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: A New Hallelujah: The Live Worship DVD 
• 2013 Dove Awards
  • Instrumental Album: Glory 
• 2014 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Album: Hymns 
• 2015 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "Christ Be All Around Me" 
  • Christmas Album: The Spirit of Christmas 
• 2016 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Album: Hymns II: Shine On Us 
• 2019 Dove Awards
  • Children's Music Album: Lullaby 
  • Worship Song: "Surrounded (Fight My Battles)" 
• 2023 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love" 
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: Christ Our Hope in Life and Death 
  • Christmas / Special Event Album: Christmas at Home 
• 2024 Dove Awards
  • Christmas / Special Event Album: Every Christmas 

• 1983 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Male: The Michael W. Smith Project 
• 1984 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Male: The Michael W. Smith Project 
• 1986 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Male: The Big Picture 
• 1988 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Male: i 2 (EYE) 
• 1989 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male: "Holy, Holy, Holy" 
• 1990 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop Gospel Album: Go West Young Man 
• 1995 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: I'll Lead You Home 
• 1998 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Live the Life 
• 2000 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: This Is Your Time 
• 2001 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Worship 
• 2003 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Worship Again 
• 2005 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Healing Rain 
• 2007 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Stand 
• 2018 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Surrounded 

• 1998 Billboard Music Video Awards
  • Best Clip, Contemporary Christian: "Love Me Good" 

Published articles

• Credits list

Books about Michael W. Smith

• "Christ Or Confusion" in Dancing With Demons: The Music's Real Master (Jeff Godwin, 1988).
• "Thunderbolts and Lightning: The Writing of Music for God" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).
• "How to Shock Soccer Moms and Be a B.M.O.C." in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).
• "The Message" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).
• "Michael W. Smith" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).
• "Michael W. Smith" in The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (Barry Alfonso, 2002).