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Michael W. Smith Re-Imagines ‘Worship’ Album With A Full Symphony Orchestra & Special Guests

Iconic multi-platinum, singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith has re-recorded and is re-releasing his #1 highest-selling album of all time, Worship, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the album’s release on September 11, 2001. Worship Forever will re-imagine the album from start to finish, this time, with a full symphony orchestra.  

Worship Forever was recorded in front of a live audience at Allen Arena on July 12, 2021 in Nashville, TN and will be released on September 10, 2021.

Smith was joined on-stage for this special recording by friends: Amy Grant, Matt Redman and Tauren Wells.

Originally released on September 11, 2001, Worship offered hope during a time of despair and mourning.

Smith says, “The Worship record was a special one for me.  From the recording live in Lakeland, Florida – to the release on 9/11– the day our nation was attacked.  I’ve seen God use those songs and that music in ways I could have never dreamed.  I’m so excited, now, to be reimagining this record – start to finish – with a full Symphony Orchestra.  This is a very special recording from an incredible night.”Worship Track List:

1.    Forever

2.    The Heart of Worship feat. 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 feat. Amy Grant

10.  More Love, More Power feat. Tauren Wells

11.  Surrounded, Waymaker

12.  Forever (reprise)

13.  Bonus Track: Sing Again

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Michael W. Smith To Re-Record Iconic ‘Worship’ Album To Mark 20th Anniversary

Iconic multi-platinum, singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith announced he will be re-recording and re-releasing his #1 highest-selling album of all time, Worship, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the album’s release on September 11, 2001. Worship Forever will re-imagine the album from start to finish, this time, with a full symphony orchestra.

Worship Forever will be recorded in front of a live audience at Allen Arena on July 12, 2021 in Nashville, TN and released on September 10, 2021. Tickets for this memorable night go on sale today, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and are available at www.MichaelWSmith.com/worship.

Originally released on September 11, 2001, Worship offered hope during a time of despair and mourning.

Smith says, “The Worship record was a special one for me.  From the recording live in Lakeland, Florida – to the release on 9/11– the day our nation was attacked.  I’ve seen God use those songs and that music in ways I could have never dreamed.  I’m so excited, now, to be reimagining this record – start to finish – with a full Symphony Orchestra.  It’s going to be a special recording and night.”

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WAYMAKER (Live) Michael W. Smith Featuring Vanessa Campagna & Madelyn Berry

Multi-Platinum award winning Gospel Music pioneer Micheal W Smith releases the first single WAYMAKER off his Awaken: The Surrounded Experience Album.

Awaken: The Surrounded Experience is actually an album birthed from “A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened” event hosted by Micheal Smith back in August 2018. A gathering mused by his penultimate album Surrounded which earned the very welled admired worship leader a Grammy Nomination at the 2019 Grammy awards.

WAYMAKER a song that has been one of the most covered, remixed and remade songs in recent times, however has never dwindled in being a blessing. Michael W. Smith in the company of Vanessa Campagna & Madelyn Berry has pulled a stunner and we can’t wait to get the entire m come 22nd Febuary 2019.

LYRICS

[Verse 1: Vanessa Campagna]
You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, moving in our midst
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, working in this place
I worship You, I worship You

[Chorus: Vanessa Campagna]
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

[Verse 2: Madelyn Berry]
You are here, touching every heart
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, healing every heart
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, mending every heart
I worship You, I worship You
You are here, turning lives around
I worship You, I worship You

[Chorus: Madelyn Berry]
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
That is who You are (That is who You are)
That is who You are (That is who You are)
That is who You are (That is who You are)
That is who You are (That is who You are)

[Refrain: Madelyn Berry]
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Waymaker, Miracle Worker

[Bridge: Madelyn Berry]
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I can’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I can’t see it, You’re working
Even when I can’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I can’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working
You never stop, You never stop working
He never stops working
He never stops working, no
Our God is
Our God is a Healer, He’s a

[Chorus: Madelyn Berry]
Waymaker, Miracle-Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

[Outro: Madelyn Berry]
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
Waymaker, Miracle Worker
Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are


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