Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music and performing worldwide to sold-out crowds for 35+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded over 36 #1 songs, earned three Grammy® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and sold over 15 million albums. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.

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Michael W. Smith

Boise State University

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 and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was also honored with a star-studded tribute concert in Nashville, TN to celebrate his 35 No. 1s, by a myriad of legendary performers. In 2021, he released a re-envisioned live version of #1 highest-selling album of all time, Worship, in honor of its 20thanniversary. His critically acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith 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 than70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.

Michael W. Smith – Forever Tour

Martin Woldson Theater

Bring family and friends together to experience Symphoria’s annual Holiday Pops! This year, we welcome back local vocalist Katie Weber as well as the Syracuse Pops Chorus under the direction of Lou Lemos.

Home for the Holidays

The Syracuse Orchestra

Magic of Christmas

Merrill Auditorium

The Illinois Valley Community College Collegiate Choir and choirs from Ottawa High School join the IVSO to perform Shaw and Bennett’s “The Many Moods of Christmas” and a portion of Handel’s Messiah, featuring soprano Jenilyn Roether. Also included in this wide variety of holiday music is Michael W. Smith’s powerful and moving “Glory Overture,” as well as additional selections by our guest choirs. You won’t want to miss this wonderful way to usher in the season!

Michael W. Smith

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 14, 2024

The Sparkle of the Season · Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Apr 19, 2024

Michael W. Smith · Canyon County Symphony

Mar 29, 2024

Michael W. Smith – Forever Tour · Spokane Symphony

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