Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist whose recordings span contemporary Christian music, pop, and congregational worship.

Contemporary Christian music: A popular music genre whose lyrics express Christian faith and themes. Smith became one of its prominent recording artists.
Amy Grant: An American singer whose career helped bring contemporary Christian music to wider audiences. Smith worked with Grant early in his career and co-wrote songs with her.
The Big Picture: A 1986 Michael W. Smith album that expanded his contemporary Christian pop profile. It captures his early move toward a polished pop sound.
Gospel Music Association Dove Awards: Annual awards recognizing achievement in Christian and gospel music. Smith's repeated Dove Award wins document his standing within Christian music.
Contemporary worship music: Christian music written for use in modern congregational worship. His worship songs became widely used in churches.
Debby Boone: An American singer known for the hit recording “You Light Up My Life.” Smith worked as a keyboardist for Boone before his solo career.
Go West Young Man: A 1990 Michael W. Smith album featuring “Place in This World.” Its crossover hit brought his music to a broader pop audience.
Grammy Awards: Annual American awards honoring achievements in recorded music. Smith's Grammy wins brought national industry recognition to his recordings.
Worship music: Music performed as an expression of religious devotion or communal worship. His worship repertoire belongs to this broader practice.
Wayne Kirkpatrick: An American songwriter and musician who co-wrote songs with Christian and pop artists. Kirkpatrick collaborated with Smith on songwriting.

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