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BORN: Kenova, WV

Christian recording star and Yamaha artist Michael W. Smith was the top honoree at the 30th Annual Dove Awards on March 24, carrying away six awards to bring his lifetime total to 22. The Dove Awards, presented by the Gospel Music Association, is the longest-running and most prestigious awards show in the gospel music industry.

Smith was named Artist of the Year and Producer of the Year; received two honors, one as an artist and one as a producer, for his current hit album "Live the Life"; and garnered separate artist and producer nods for his participation in "Exodus," a special-event album. For his performance at the awards ceremony, Smith used his Yamaha CPX15W Compass Series electric-acoustic guitar. On tour and for studio applications, the multi-instrumentalist uses an arsenal of Yamaha musical instruments, including the EX5 synthesizer, P200 digital piano and Disklavier® DGT7 piano.

"Yamaha has always made my favorite pianos," Smith said. "They now make guitars I love. The new Yamaha guitars feel great, sound amazing and offer some unique finishes that make a statement before you play a note."

"We congratulate Michael W. Smith not only for his outstanding achievement at the Dove Awards, but for his ongoing track record of great music with a positive message," said David Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Yamaha Corporation of America. "Michael's long association with Yamaha is extremely important to us, and we are pleased that he has chosen Yamaha as both his guitar line and his keyboard line."

In 1998, Smith produced "Live the Life" and "Exodus," joined Amy Grant on her 21-city Christmas tour and visited 45 cities on his own "Live the Life" tour. He was a featured performer during the 1998 Miss America Pageant, and four songs from "Live the Life" --the title track, "Love Me Good," "Never Been Unloved" and "Missing Person" --all reached number one on Christian radio charts. With 5 gold records, 1 platinum record, 22 Dove Awards, 2 Grammy® Awards and more than 7 million sales to his credit, the talented artist is currently in the studio working on his 13th album.

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Great Man of God | Reviewer: Walter Muneneri | 9/21/09

I got one of Mr Smith's DVD and my life has never been the same again and when i am to pray, i find it more blessed to play his Let Rain and Breathe. God Bless, you are indeed a blessing to my Spiritual Life.

INSPIRED | Reviewer: FAITH | 9/2/09

I was introduced to Michael W. Smith's music in 2009 by my brother who just got born again, being able to sing myself but having not pursued singing. I would like to say I am inspired to sing as well and tell of the Lord's Love and grace. May the Lord bless him more and more with beautiful songs of praise. Favourite song " Above All

Will All Africans come to discover Michael Smith? | Reviewer: Alain Daniel RAFIKI | 8/1/09

Today is a great day for me, I have discovered "Healing Rain" just today as I was playing a gospel collection at the office. Michael is the kind of artists that cannot be classified just by one of his songs... He just sings all of them so well. Praise to the Creator of M. W. Smith, Jesus.

Talent and Class | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/28/09

How often can both of those words be used to describe the same artist? Yet I can unhesitatingly say that they both apply to Michael W. Smith. I look up to him as a great man of God with an unbelievably tender heart and a humble servant's spirit. I'd like to echo a sentiment voiced by another reviewer in saying that I too appreciate his integrity and pure values in an era when not all artists, even those who are ostensibly Christian, can be similarly respected.

God bless you, Michael. May you continue to be the hands, feet, and voice of the King.

Great music that ministers to the soul! | Reviewer: Skye N. Carranza | 6/14/09

I am 11 and have been listening to Michael W. Smith's music for a long time. My mother gets h is albums and we sing praises to the Lord along with him. One of my favorite songs is "All In The Serve". Have seen the movie and was inspired. Now we look for his music in stores. I am a 6th grader and am doing an assignment for my Music class on a Singer/Songwriter/Pop Artist. Since I'm a Christian and don't even listen to certain music, I've chosen You, Mr. Smith, as my role model (the person has to be someone I'd be proud to present to 6th graders as a role model) what better choice than to chose you. Be blessed. I only wish that I could get some real photos, fliers, etc for my project which is due this week! The music is great and minister to our hearts. All our friends by now know who Michael W. Smith is!

Open The Eyes Of My Heart | Reviewer: Joan Hocking | 5/1/09

I Just bought a 3 set collection of Praise & Worship off TV. The above mentioned song was on a disc & it was so wonderful I passed it along. Does Michael Smith have that live version on his own collection? Help me out. Joan Hocking

A New Hallelujah | Reviewer: Kenneth Stevenson | 12/2/08

Hallelujah, Michael has out-done himself once again. "A New Hallelujah" is truly fantastic! The anointing of God is definitely upon this great man of God....and it shows through with each sound track! I have not stopped listening to this CD because it really draws me closer to our Lord Jesus Christ each time I listen. "Help is on the way" gives each of us "hope" through Christ....and "The River is Rising" makes one want to get up and dance around in the spirit! God bless you Michael...wish I could be there with you on your planned Valantine's weekend. When will you be back in New Jersey? Love to have you in concert at our church.

worship | Reviewer: Sin-David | 10/19/08

Hallelujah,micheal is our God given gift,he really change my mind set about how i used to view things,since i listened to his music i became aware that indeed my God luvs me so much...and i wish it can do so to some people around the world.

I love him! | Reviewer: Detrea Godby | 10/25/08

I have been following Michael since 1982 when I met him at a Christian retreat I attended at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Tennessee. He was part of a worship team at that conference. I feel he is a geniune article. A man of true integrity. He has remained true to his wife, his children, his talent, and his Saviour. In a time where several of those in the Christian limelight disappointed those, like myself, who followed them (i.e. Amy Grant, Sandi Patti, and recently, Ray Boltz). I listen to his music and so do my teenage daughters. I have seen him a couple of times in concert and it doesn't get much better than that on this earth. Wow! Someday we will be singing around God's throne together! Thanks for staying true, Michael!

GREAT MAN | Reviewer: mercy tella | 7/29/08

Micheal smith is really a great man,in the sense that he has really touched the lifes of so many.His songs are so wonderful and also very inspirational.......i pray God continues to use him to convey the message to the world.

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