Michael W. Smith has released more than two dozen full albums over the years, selling more than 18 million during his career. Each project has offered something new, as each one signals significant musical and thematic evolutions for the CCM icon.
So, as he releases his 25th record, Hymns II: Shine On Us (Presented by Cracker Barrel), it begs the question: Given today's technology, which project would Smitty remake?
Marcus Hathcock is the Executive Editor of NewReleaseToday.com, a husband to Savannah, father of three and a worship leader living in Boise. He just released his first EP, Songs For Tomorrow, and occasionally blogs at mheternal.com.
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