Brunstad Christian Church; Orientation: evangelical, non. For many years the group did not have a formal name and was referred to as Smith's Friends, particularly in Norway. Min Vei ut av Trossamfunnet Smiths Venner. The PR-manager of the Smiths Friends in T Browse David Smith latest news and updates, watch videos and view all photos and more. Join the discussion and find more about David Smith at abcnews.com. Visit Amazon.com's Michael W. Smith Store to shop for Michael W. Smith albums (CD, MP3, Vinyl), concert tickets, and other Michael W. Friends on The First Decade. Smith’s Christmas music has long provided the soundtrack for the holiday season. During his storied career the music icon has always had a special relationship with Christmas and his three previous holiday collections are among the best- selling and most- beloved projects in his extensive repertoire. This year there’s a whole new reason to celebrate as the three- time Grammy winner serves up Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas, featuring Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina Mc. Bride, Amy Grant, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles, a very special spoken word contribution from Bono, and Michael Mc. Donald. And this has been truly beautiful.”. The spark for The Spirit of Christmas was ignited in November 2. Smith performed “Christmas Day” with Jennifer Nettles on CMA’s Country Christmas, a Nashville concert that airs as a television special on ABC. Smith is the first Christian recording artist to perform on the annual country spectacular. After three Christmas collections- - -1. Michael W. Smith Christmas, 1. Christmastime and 2. Definitions of smiths friends, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of smiths friends, analogical dictionary of smiths friends (English).It’s a Wonderful Christmas- -- he was a little unsure about recording another seasonal album, but Deaton’s concept quickly changed his mind. Everybody starts out feeling good. They’re shopping and getting ready for the holidays and. Christmas is all about. Then there’s a third part to it: What has this child done to truly change our lives? Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist. Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary. It was really brilliant. Basically the record was sequenced before we ever got one song. And that’s never happened ever in my career. It’s almost like it’s a movie.”. We both love The Carpenter’s Christmas record,” Deaton adds. It told a story musically. And Michael, with his background and who he is as an artist is perfect for that because he could do everything from the orchestral pieces to the songs. So I started thinking about an arc of an idea that basically follows the way you feel during the holidays. You start the season with all of this joy and anticipation. The kids are thinking about Santa Claus. You are euphoric, remininiscing about Christmases past and excited about the one in front of you. Then once it all settles down, you think, . What’s the reason for this season?’ So that’s how we wanted to pattern this record. It starts with these fun classics and it’s followed by an obvious transition when we’re talking about the real heart and the reason for the season. Jesus is that reason and that encompasses a whole section of the record. Finally, we add a last movement that is intended to describe . When I sing it, I really mean what I’m singing, because it’s a prayer. Deaton has produced numerous TV shows and music videos (including Mc. Bride’s CMA Award- winning clip “Independence Day”) but The Spirit of Christmas marks his first time producing an album. The tracks were recorded in London with the London Sessions Orchestra. Just incredible!”. Every artist they approached to participate enthusiastically said, “Yes,” Deaton says of the people involved. There’s a difference between a singer and an artist. There’s also a difference between a celebrity and an artist. So we didn’t start with a broad number of people. Because once you think, . Everyone came in with passion for it. Then their passion and involvement was doubled once they heard the tracks. Once they heard the music, they were like . But you know, I’m singing with Vince Gill!” he says with a laugh. He was in the booth right beside me and we were just playing off each other. It was cool.”. Carrie Underwood joins Smith on a pivotal song on the album “All is Well.” “Carrie was great. Nothing against anyone else but I mean you sit there and you think . She’s an angel,” Deaton says of LBT member Kimberly Schlapman. She had to wonder that at least once'. The song also represents the anticipation of the entire world, waiting on the arrival of Jesus. It's a powerful thought and moment on the record. I put together the medley, while Wes and Amy came up with the lyrics. It all just worked.”. Few people can contact U2’s lead vocalist Bono directly, much less have him appear on their record, but it’s obvious Smith has deep relationships across the industry, and the love and respect of fellow artists all over the globe. Bono contributes the spoken word section leading into the final song “Peace.” Michael Mc. Donald joins Smith on the song, in what Smith confesses was a bucket list moment for him. Smith on his three previous holiday albums and throughout his entire body of work. It definitely feels that way,” Deaton says. There are certain songs that somehow stay glued to you and just remind you of the Christmas. There’s something that’s still fun about singing these songs with family and friends during the holiday, just brings back so many amazing memories”. And the fact that he’s joined on The Spirit of Christmas by some old friends and a few new ones makes the whole project a Christmas to remember.
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