As Michael W. Smith readies for the release of his 19th studio album Stand, he continues powerful momentum on the road as one of the few touring artists seeing multiple sold-out dates this fall. Some of these dates include: El Paso Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center; Phoenix Celebrity Theatre; Roseville, CA Bayside Covenant Church; Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts; Getzville, NY Chapel at Cross Point and Manheim, PA Lancaster County Bible Church.

“I feel a connection with each audience on this tour; the music is really touching people. There are definite moments where we’re one voice in worship to God during the evening. It’s absolutely amazing,” says Smith.

In addition to remarkable touring leading up to the release of Stand, Smith’s AOL listening party launches this week. Please visit: http://music.aol.com/songs/new_releases_full_cds for a direct link to the unique online event which offers a one-week preview of the entire album.

Smith kicks off his annual Christmastime Symphony Tour on Nov. 24. This tour is scheduled for 17 cities through Dec. Please visit www.michaelwsmith.com for more information and an up-to-date tour schedule.

About Michael W. Smith
Over his 23-year career, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His 18 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, 3 GRAMMY Awards and 40 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. In addition, he holds 16 Gold and 5 Platinum albums, 31 #1 radio hits, and has been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People. In addition, Smith has scored film projects and written 11 books. His tours consistently rank among the most well attended in the country and he has performed to capacity crowds throughout the world. Constantly giving back to the community, one of his current projects is Rocketown—a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. —serves as safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He is married to Debbie Smith and they are the proud parents of five children. Stand, Michael’s 19th album, releases Nov. 7.