Smith has re-envisioned and is re-releasing his No. 1 highest-selling album of all time, Worship,in honor of the 20th anniversary of the album’s original release on Sept. 11, 2001., Worship Forever has re-imagined the album from start to finish, this time, with a full symphony orchestra. The new record also includes additional songs that were not featured on the original album. Listen now:
Worship Forever was recordedin front of a live audience in Nashville on July 12, 2021 and includes special appearances by Amy Grant, Matt Redman and Tauren Wells. In celebration of the album’s release, TBN will be airing the entire musical event on Friday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. ET. Originally released on Sept. 11, 2001, Worship offered hope during a time of despair and mourning. “The Worship record was a special one for me," Smith says. “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 have re-imagined this record—start to finish— with a full symphony orchestra. This is a very special recording from an incredible night.” 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 honored 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. 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 than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever. To purchase Worship Forever please visit: https://michaelwsmith.shop/product/pre-order-worship-forever/ Worship Forever Track List: Next, do people who are tone-deaf hear music differently?