Michael W. Smith Releases New Single “Arms Around The Sun” Featuring Jonathan Roumie on Drums 11 Apr 2025, 2:23 pm

NASHVILLE, TN – [April 11, 2025] – Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winning artist Michael W. Smith is back with a powerful new single, “Arms Around The Sun”, available now on all streaming platforms. The track marks the first single from Smith’s upcoming studio release—and while the full project is still under wraps, the excitement surrounding this song was too strong to wait.

“I just couldn’t hold this one back,” says Smith. “This song has lit a fire in me. I’m still in the middle of making the rest of the project, but ‘Arms Around The Sun’ felt too urgent—too alive—not to share it now. It’s the kind of song that reminds me why I do what I do.”

Produced by Tedd T. and Smith, and co-written by Smith and Michael Olson, “Arms Around The Sun” explores the awe-inspiring mystery of God’s love—too vast to fully grasp, yet close enough to feel. The lyrics swell with the kind of cinematic intensity longtime fans have come to expect from Smith.

Adding a unique layer to the recording is Jonathan Roumie—widely known for his role as Lonnie Frisbee in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution and as Jesus in the global phenomenon The Chosen—who makes a special appearance on drums. Roumie, also an accomplished drummer, is a close friend of Michael’s who came by the studio while the song was being recorded and jumped into the recording on a whim.

“There’s nothing that really comes close to the shared expression of playing music with people,” says Roumie. “It’s almost a chemical thing, it’s an ethereal sort of connection to ultimately the divine.”

The official music video for “Arms Around The Sun” was shot at Vū Nashville, a state-of-the-art virtual production studio, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Harrison Shook. The visually stunning video captures the emotional gravity of the track while pushing artistic boundaries.

With lyrics that blend appreciation and wonder—“Trying to get my head around You / is like trying to wrap my arms around the sun”—the song continues Smith’s legacy of crafting music that inspires, challenges, and uplifts. Currently, Michael is about to embark on his worldwide Beyond the Far Horizon Tour.

For more information on Michael W. Smith and to view his upcoming tour dates visit: https://michaelwsmith.com.

Michael W. Smith’s “BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON” Tour Continues This Fall! 1 Apr 2025, 2:14 pm

Michael W. Smith’s “BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON” Tour Continues This Fall!

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter, Michael W. Smith, is excited to come to your city with his BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON TOUR. Michael is bringing a whole new dimension to this tour with a reimagined live show, featuring brand new music that ventures into new creative ground, while still resonating with long-time fans through beloved hits and uplifting worship moments.

Visit MichaelWSmith.com/tour for tickets

FALL TOUR DATES ON SALE NOW
9.27 – Midwest City, OK
9.28 – Nixa, MO
10.9 – Madison, WI
10.10 – Jefferson City, MO
10.11 – Rochester, MN
10.18 – Myrtle Beach, SC
10.19 – Pelham, TN (The Caverns) 
10.23 – Hutchinson, KS
10.24 – Lubbock, TX
10.25 – San Antonio, TX

OTHER TOUR DATES:
4.23 – Providence, RI
4.24 – Morristown, NJ
4.25 – Boston, MA
4.26 – Springfield, MA
4.30 – Johnson City, TN
5.1 – Lancaster, PA *Sold Out
5.2 – Alexandria, VA
5.8 – Baltimore, MD
5.9 – Cincinnati, OH
5.10 – Chesterfield, MO
5.15,16 – Shipshewana, IN
5.17 – Rockford, IL
5.18 – Brainerd, MN
5.24 – Vista, CA
6.17 – Stockholm, Sweden
6.19 – Rotterdam, Netherlands *Sold Out
6.21 – London, England
6.23 – Horsens, Denmark
6.25 – Ludwigsburg, Germany
6.27 – Varna, Bulgaria
12.19,20,21 – Nashville, TN

Visit MichaelWSmith.com/tour for tickets

Michael W. Smith Announces 2024 EVERY CHRISTMAS Tour – Featuring Special Guest, Riley Clemmons 17 Jul 2024, 2:25 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 17, 2024) – Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winner Michael W. Smith is thrilled to announce his 2024 EVERY CHRISTMAS tour. Audiences will be engulfed in the joy and true meaning of the season as Smith and his award-winning very special guest, Riley Clemmons, perform his most popular Christmas classics. A special ticket pre-sale will take place today (Wednesday, July 17), and general on-sale begins Friday, July 19.

Smith says, “Christmas is always my favorite time of year.  It’s a time that families are intentional about coming together and celebrating the reason for the season.  I’m honored that so many people consider our tour dates part of their Christmas traditions.  I cannot wait to share these songs and some special surprises as we go across the entire country.”

“Michael has been the soundtrack of my Christmases, so this is genuinely a complete dream come true for me. He’s also been a long time inspiration to me as both a songwriter and musician. It’ll be quite surreal & full circle to take the stage alongside him and his incredible band singing beloved Christmas songs together. I mean it when I say I couldn’t be more excited. Nothing is more Christmassy than Christmas with Michael W. Smith,” add Clemmons.

The highly anticipated tour will showcase a range of selections from Smith’s extensive Christmas repertoire, blending a vast collection of traditional classics and critically acclaimed holiday albums, including his latest holiday release Every Christmas. Smith’s recordings have become a cherished part of the Christmas season for families worldwide, and his holiday tour is celebrated as one of the season’s premier events, delighting fans year after year at sold-out shows across North America.

For more information on the upcoming tour and to purchase tickets, visit: MichaelWSmith.com.

UPDATED TOUR DATES AND VENUES:

• Nov. 15 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
• Nov. 16 – Durham, NC – Carolina Theatre
• Nov. 17 – Atlanta, GA – The Woodruff Arts Center
• Nov. 20 – Lansdowne, PA – Lansdowne Theater
• Nov. 21 – Easton, PA – State Theatre Center for the Arts
• Nov. 22 – Tysons, VA – Capital One Hall
• Nov. 24 – Gas City, IN – Gas City Performing Arts Center
• Nov. 25 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place
• Nov. 26 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre
• Nov. 30 – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall / Auditorium (*On Sale 7.23)
• Dec. 1 – Kennewick, WA – Retter and Company Theatre / Toyota Center
• Dec. 3 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
• Dec. 4 – Sacramento, CA – SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
• Dec. 5 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
• Dec. 7 – Bakersfield, CA – Fox Theater
• Dec. 8 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove of Anaheim
• Dec. 9 – Tucson, AZ – Tucson Convention Center
• Dec. 10 – Tempe, AZ – ASU Gammage Auditorium
• Dec. 12 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
• Dec. 13 – Wichita, KS – Orpheum Theatre
• Dec. 15 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
• Dec. 16 – Houston, TX – Cullen Performance Hall
• Dec. 17 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
• Dec. 19 – Nashville, TN – The Fisher Center
• Dec. 20 – Nashville, TN – The Fisher Center
• Dec. 21 – Nashville, TN – The Fisher Center

Tickets and information will be live on MichaelWSmith.com/Tour on July 16th.

About Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards, 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. He has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International.

Smith is married to the love of his life Deborah, and together they have five children and 17 grandchildren.

Get Connected With Michael W. Smith

michaelwsmith.com

facebook.com/michaelwsmithofficial

twitter.com/michaelwsmith

instagram.com/mwsmithofficial

About Riley Clemmons

Riley Clemmons is an artist who has accumulated over half a billion global streams and over 105 million YouTube video views. After spending years refining her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 Capitol CMG debut single “Broken Prayers,” which has generated over 60 million global streams since its release. Her 2018 self-titled album debut quickly entered the Billboard Heatseekers chart, debuting at No. 13. Riley added to her accomplishments with her well known single “Fighting For Me” being RIAA Gold Certified this year. Riley’s music has cemented her place as an artist to watch with accolades from Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Dove Awards Nomination, KLOVE Award Nomination as well as performances on the TODAY Show, FOX & Friends, and debut at the Grand Ole Opry. A Nashville native who is an accomplished composer, performer, producer, and recording artist, Riley draws inspiration from life experiences, blending musical influences to create music that is as catchy as it is relatable.

Michael W. Smith Releases New EP “Worthy Is The Lamb” 15 Mar 2024, 2:27 pm

Nashville, Tenn. (March 15, 2024) — GRAMMY Awarding winning, multi-platinum, singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith releases his new EP Worthy Is The Lamb today.

The five-song worship EP features four classics including “In Christ Alone” and “Agnus Dei”  and also features a brand new song, “Crimson Dust”, which Smith wrote alongside Tony Wood.

On the new song, Smith says, “Crimson Dust, which I wrote with Tony Wood, sets the scene of the day of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. My prayer is that it reminds us how heaven touched earth and changed history that day. I love the thought of people around the world singing together ‘Holy, Holy, Holy, Jesus Lamb of God.’”

The first four tracks were captured live with the Nashville Recording Orchestra and a choir at the beautiful Fisher Center at Belmont University. This recording took place in 2023 as a part of an Easter Special in partnership with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Though many of these songs may be well-known already, Smith breathes new life into them with stunning arrangements that reflect the beauty and timelessness of music that has been sung through generations.

Fans can hear these songs and others live as Smith continues on his Spring 2024 FOREVER tour.

To listen to Worthy Is The Lamb click here

Worthy Is The Lamb Tracklist:

1. Were You There (Live)
2. Above All (Live)
3. In Christ Alone (Live)
4. Agnus Dei (Live)
5. Crimson Dust (Live)

Michael W. Smith Announces SPRING 2024 Tour! FOREVER! 17 Oct 2023, 7:49 pm

Smith is ready to treat audience members to hits spanning his decades long career as he kicks off in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 22. The 22-date tour will offer something new for even the most die-hard Smith fan as he creates an unforgettable night of music and worship in each city.

To order tickets to the tour click here.

Spring 2023 Tour Dates:

ON-SALE THIS WEEK (Pre-sale “FOREVER” 10/18; General Public 10/20 at 10 am local)
* 2/22 – Myrtle Beach, SC – The Carolina OPRY
* 2/23 – Melbourne, FL – Maxwell C. King Center
* 2/29 – Shippensburg, PA – Luhrs PAC (On-sale Now)
* 3/1 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
* 3/15 – Hattiesburg, MS – Sanger Theatre
* 3/16 – Shreveport, LA – The Strand
* 3/22 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate PAC (On-sale Now)
* 3/24 – Louisville, KY – The Brown Theatre (On-sale Now)
* 4/19 – Boise, ID – Morrison Center
* 4/20 – Pocatello, ID – Stephens PAC
* 4/22 – Ogden, UT – Peery’s Egyptian Theatre
* 4/25 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
* 4/27 – Yakima, WA – Capitol Theatre
* 4/28 – Bremerton, WA – Admiral Theatre
* 4/29 – Spokane, WA – Fox Theatre

ON-SALE NEXT WEEK (Pre-sale “FOREVER” 10/25; General Public 10/27 at 10 am local)
* 3/2 – Canton, OH – Canton Palace Theatre
* 3/7 – Henderson, NC – McGregor Hall PAC
* 3/8 – Williamsport, PA – Community Arts Center
* 3/9 – Salisbury, MD – Wilcomico Youth & Civic Center
* 3/23 – Paducah, KY – The Carson Center

ON-SALE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3 (Pre-sale 11/1; General Public 11/3 at 10 am local)
* 3/14 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center

BEWARE OF SCAMMERS:  All official ticket links will be posted at MichaelWSmith.com as soon as we have the dates.

Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant Announce Christmas Tour Dates featuring Michael Tait 10 Jul 2023, 3:22 pm

Grant and Smith To Co-Headline Nine Holiday Shows Including Their First Appearance Together on New York City’s Iconic Carnegie Hall Stage.

Smith Will Continue on Additional 8-City Tour With Tait, While Grant Kicks Off Her Annual Christmas at the Ryman Residency.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith have announced dates for their 2023 Christmas Tour this holiday season.  Joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys, Grant and Smith will co-headline nine holiday shows, including their first appearance together on New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall stage (Dec. 5). The pair will kick off their combined Christmas tour Nov. 26, in Atlanta, making additional stops in markets like Durham, Kansas City, Washington D.C. (Tysons, Va.), Dallas and more. All shows will go on sale Friday, July 14.

The highly anticipated Christmas concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of critically-acclaimed holiday albums between them. Both Grant and Smith’s recordings have become part of the backdrop of Christmas for families all over the world, and their holiday tour is one of the most heralded events of the season to the delight of fans at sold-out shows throughout North America.

Following the nine-city run with Grant, Smith will continue the Christmas tour with Tait for eight more dates, hitting Fort Myers, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Bowling Green, Nashville and more. Meanwhile, Grant will return to Nashville for her Christmas at the Ryman residency with her husband Vince Gill. The 12-performance holiday concert run at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium will kick off on Dec. 13.

In support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Grant and Smith will be bringing awareness to their child sponsorship experience at each show.

For more information on the upcoming tour and to purchase tickets, visit:

AmyGrant.com and MichaelWSmith.com.

2023 Amy Grant/Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour featuring Michael Tait
All dates and venues are subject to change without notice.

Nov. 26 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre**

Nov. 27 – Durham, NC – DPAC**

Nov. 30 – Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Music Hall**

Dec. 01 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre**

Dec. 04 – Tysons, VA (Washington, DC) – Capital One Hall**

Dec. 05 – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall**

Dec. 06 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre**

Dec. 09 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park**

Dec. 10 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre**

2023 Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour featuring Michael Tait
All dates and venues are subject to change without notice.

Dec. 12 – Fort Myers, FL – The Village Church*

Dec. 13 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre*

Dec. 16 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre*

Dec. 17 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place*

Dec. 18 – Davenport, IA – Adler Theater*

Dec. 19 – Appleton, WI – Fox Cities Performing Arts Center*

Dec. 21 – Bowling Green, KY – TBA*

Dec. 22 – Nashville, TN – The Fisher Center*

**Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Michael Tait

*Michael W. Smith and Michael Tait

ABOUT AMY GRANT
Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. In 2023, Grant will be on the road performing in 70 cities across the country and recently released her first new music in a decade, starting with the single “Trees We’ll Never See,” (March) and most recently in April “What You Heard.”

Get Connected With Amy Grant:

AmyGrant.com

facebook.com/amygrant

twitter.com/amygrant

instagram.com/amygrantofficial

ABOUT MICHAEL W. SMITH
Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards, 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. He has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. 

Get Connected With Michael W. Smith:
michaelwsmith.com
facebook.com/michaelwsmithofficial
twitter.com/michaelwsmith
instagram.com/mwsmithofficial

Michael W. Smith releases the Extended Edition of his album WORSHIP FOREVER! 17 Mar 2023, 4:30 pm

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

Iconic multi-platinum, singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith is releasing an extended version of his album Worship Forever, including instrumental versions of each song. Re-imagined to honor his #1 highest-selling album of all time, the record featured a full symphony orchestra and special appearances by Amy Grant, Matt Redman and Tauren Wells. 

Today, Smith allows the listener to worship in a different way by releasing the incredible instrumental versions for each track on Worship Forever (Extended Edition). 

“Releasing this extended version of Worship Forever was really personal to me. I find that intimacy, prayer and meditation with the Father goes very deep when listening to music that have no words. With the amazing orchestra we had that night, it is very powerful and I am thrilled for everyone to not only hear it, but experience it as well.” Smith says.

Worship Forever (Extended Edition) Track List: 

1.  FOREVER

2.  HEART OF WORSHIP (Featuring Matt Redman)

3.  DRAW ME CLOSE

4.  TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS

5.  OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART

6.  ABOVE ALL

7.  BREATHE

8.  LET IT RAIN

9.  AGNUS DEI (Featuring Amy Grant)

10.  AWESOME GOD

11.  MORE LOVE, MORE POWER (Featuring Tauren Wells)

12.  SURROUNDED, WAYMAKER (Medley)

13.  THE BLESSING (Spoken)

14.  FOREVER (Reprise)

15.  SING AGAIN (Bonus Track)

16.  FOREVER (Instrumental)

17.  HEART OF WORSHIP (Featuring Matt Redman) (Instrumental)

18.  DRAW ME CLOSE (Instrumental)

19.  TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS (Instrumental)

20.  OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART (Instrumental)

21.  ABOVE ALL (Instrumental)

22.  BREATHE (Instrumental)

23.  LET IT RAIN (Instrumental)

24.  AGNUS DEI (Featuring Amy Grant) (Instrumental)

25.  AWESOME GOD (Instrumental)

26.  MORE LOVE, MORE POWER (Featuring Tauren Wells) (Instrumental)

27.  SURROUNDED, WAYMAKER (Medley)

28.  FOREVER (Reprise) (Instrumental)

To purchase Worship Forever (Extended Edition) please visit:  https://slinky.to/WorshipForeverLiveExtended

New Video: Michael W. Smith performs “They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love” Inspired by the film, Jesus Revolution 22 Feb 2023, 7:35 pm

December 21 I(Minneapolis, MN) and December 22 (Des Moines, IA) Concerts Rescheduled to 2023 Due To Blizzard Conditions… 20 Dec 2022, 11:42 pm

Concerts scheduled to take place on December 21 (Minneapolis) and December 22 (Des Moines) have been rescheduled due to the forecasted blizzard conditions.

Michael W. Smith Announces New Christmas EP ‘Christmas At Home’ 20 Oct 2022, 2:57 pm

Michael W. Smith is thrilled to announce his new Christmas EP today. Christmas at Home, coming out October 21^st, features Smith’s entire family participating in the recording, arranging, writing and includes 6 brand new Christmas standards that will awaken the listener’s holiday memories. Among the tracks, there are two instrumental pieces, “The Star” (featuring a haunting vocal line from daughter Whitney Mooring and lush orchestration) and “Christmas at Wildwood” which features Smith’s signature gift and sound for writing melodies on the piano.  Throughout the entire EP, the music and orchestration play like an epic movie soundtrack.

The EP was inspired by the song “ Freeze The Frame” written by Smith and Tony Wood, painting pictures of family moments around the holidays. Lyrics from the Mark Campbell produced song that spoke to Smith include: “Time around the table/And time around the tree/These moments in these rooms tonight/Are everything I dream.” They reminded him so much of his own family life that it quickly led him to the idea of making the EP a family affair, having his daughter Anna Bovi sing on the track and motivated him to bring in his other children and, at the time, 16 grandchildren (recently grown to 17) for the rest of the project.

Other highlights from the EP include the radio single ‘Christmas Is Here’ written by Smith and Bovi, which has memory-inducing lyrics and a chorus of all of his grandchildren, with the orchestral arrangement done by Smith’s son, Tyler.  Another majestic moment was bringing in the 200+ member Brentwood Baptist Choir for “God with God.” The song is a choral and orchestra masterpiece that invokes memories of Smith’s past Christmas anthems, produced, orchestrated, and arranged by David Hamilton.  Listeners will know they’re in for a special experience by the opening instrumental “The Night Before…” which sets the stage perfectly for the Christmas season.

Smith will showcase the songs from the EP (in addition to his other classics) on his upcoming Christmas tour with Amy Grant. Tour dates can be found at MichaelWSmith.com/Tour.

To pre-save Christmas at Home click here

Physical copies will be available November 4^th and can be found here

Christmas At Home Tracklist:

• The Night Before…
• Christmas Is Here
• Freeze The Frame
• The Star
• God with God
• Christmas at Wildwood
• Christmas Is Here (Radio Edit)