| Michael W. Smith Project | ||||
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| Released | February 8, 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1982 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music | |||
| Length | 40:44 | |||
| Label | Reunion | |||
| Producer | Michael W. Smith | |||
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| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
Michael W. Smith Project is the debut album of Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Originally released in 1983, the album was reissued in CD format in 1987 with a new cover featuring an updated photo of Smith. The album reached number nine on the Top Contemporary Christian chart.[1]CCM Magazine ranked Michael W. Smith Project at number 34 on their 2001 book CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.[3] Smith earned his first Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Male at the 26th Grammy Awards.
- ^ a b "Michael W. Smith Project". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ "Michael W. Smith Project". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
- ^ Granger, Thom, ed. (2001). The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. Harvest House. ISBN 0-7369-0281-3.