INTERVIEW: Michael W. Smith Takes A Stand
December 29th, 2006 | 
Interviews | Source: ChristianMusicToday.com (110)
Nineteen albums into his career and less than a year from his 50th birthday, Michael W. Smith continues mixing up his creative palette. On the brand new Stand, the famed singer/songwriter leader merges contemporary pop, praise and a newly developed organic feel—courtesy of producer Matt Bronleewe and co-writer Leeland Mooring, the 18-year-old front man for Leeland, who contributes to seven tunes. Though the messages vary throughout eleven songs, Smitty makes a bold call to the church to not only stand up for its beliefs while reaching out to the world, but also being confident of God’s love for his people, despite the Devil’s distractions. We talked to Smith about Stand and its concepts, how the church can take a stand, and his take on the current state of Christian music. […read more]
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