Michael W. Smith - All Year Long (Live From Tualatin, Oregon, On 12/12/2008)

Michael W. Smith performs All Year Long live in Tualatin, Oregon, at Rolling Hills Community Church on December 12, 2008.

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MICHAEL W. SMITH'S A NEW HALLELUJAH RECLAIMS NO. 1 POSITION ON NEILSEN SOUNDSCAN CHRISTIAN ALBUMS CHART WHILE A NEW HALLELUJAH – THE LIVE WORSHIP DVD

(Nashville, Tenn.) March 27, 2009 – Following the impressive launch of A New Hallelujah (10/28/08), Michael W. Smith follows up with A New Hallelujah – The Live Worship DVD. The DVD project debuted at the top of the Nielsen Christian DVD SoundScan chart and the CD reclaimed its No. 1 position on the Nielsen Christian Albums chart.

The new DVD is the video companion to Smith's latest record, and third worship album, A New Hallelujah. Recorded live in Houston last summer before 12,000 people, a 250-voice choir and several special guests including the African Children's Choir and 2008 GRAMMY Award-winner, Israel Houghton, this DVD captures the powerful experience of the evening's worship in high-definition. The 90-minute long project features all 13 songs from A New Hallelujah, plus four new tracks and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Smith's first worship album, simply titled Worship, released on September 11, 2001, and has sold more than a 1.5 million copies. Its follow up Worship Again released September 19, 2002, and is nearing the 800,000 mark.

Michael W. Smith embarks on the United Tour, with friend Steven Curtis Chapman, this weekend. For dates and markets, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com.

About Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His 20 prior albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, 3 GRAMMY® Awards (from 13 nominations) and 42 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and 33 No. 1 radio hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold and 5 Platinum albums and career sales approaching 15 million.

Over his 25-year career, Smith has used his platform as a leader and acclaimed entertainer to serve, teach, and lead offstage. Constantly giving back to the community, one of his current projects is Rocketown -- a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. -- which serves as a safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He is married to Debbie Smith and they are the proud parents of five children. For up-to-date information on Michael W. Smith, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com or www.reunionrecords.com.


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Michael W. Smith Releases A New Hallelujah- The Live Worship DVD

Michael W. Smith at Daystar Studios with “Live Celebration” hosts, Marcus and Joni

March 17, Michael W. Smith released the video companion to his newest record, and third worship album, A New Hallelujah. Recorded live in Houston last summer before 12,000 people, a 250-voice choir and several special guests including the African Children’s Choir and 2008 GRAMMY Award-winner, Israel Houghton, this DVD captures the powerful experience of the evening’s worship in high-definition. The 90-minute long project features all 13 songs from A New Hallelujah (10/28/08), plus four new tracks and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. “Smitty” kept busy this street week with the taping of a two-hour special during the network’s “Praise the Lord” show block with special guests Meredith Andrews and Paul Baloche, hosted by Donnie McClurkin. The entire two-hour block was devoted to A New Hallelujah (10/28/08)and A New Hallelujah – The Live Worship DVD (3/17/09). The show will air Friday, March 20, 2009. (Check local listings for airtimes in your area).

Michael also spent time on air with FamilyNet Radio, American Family Radio and Moody Radio and performed live at the Daystar TV Studios where he was featured on three of the network’s anchor shows: “Live Celebration”, “Celebration Music” and the “Joni Show.” Today, Michael was at the Rivers’ Ranch and the guest for K-LOVE’s “Morning Show with Jon and Sherry”.

After a week of hard work promoting his new project, Michael will wrap things up Friday evening with a benefit for Trinity Christian Academy at Watermark Church in Dallas, TX. To learn more about Michael W. Smith, or to watch clips from A New Hallelujah- The Live Worship DVD, please visit: www.michaelwsmith.com.

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