Michael W. Smith Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

Explore Michael W. Smith net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! In this article, we will discover how old is Michael W. Smith? Who is Michael W. Smith dating now & how much money does Michael W. Smith have?

Explore Michael W. Smith net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! In this article, we will discover how old is Michael W. Smith? Who is Michael W. Smith dating now & how much money does Michael W. Smith have?

Michael W. Smith Biography

Michael W. Smith is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on October 7, 1957 in Kenova, West Virginia, United States. A popular Christian singer-songwriter, keyboardist and pianist. He is best known for the song “Open The Eyes Of My Heart Lord”. He has received three Grammy Awards as well as forty Dove Awards. Over the course of his career, he has sold over thirteen million records.

He also wrote several gospel songs for He wrote a number of gospel songs for Amy Grant..

Smith is married to Deborah “Debbie” Kay Davis (b. 1958) and has five children: Ryan, Whitney Katherine Mooring (married to Jack Mooring of the band Leeland), Tyler Michael (keyboard player for the UNITED Tour), Anna Elizabeth, and Emily Allison. He resides in the Nashville suburbs and spends time at his farm. Smith attended Belmont Church in Nashville, Tennessee and is mentored by its long-time pastor, Don Finto. Smith is also the founding pastor of New River Fellowship church in Franklin, Tennessee, where he was the lead pastor from 2006 to 2008. Smith and his wife remain involved members of the church.

In 1978, Smith moved to Nashville, taking a job as a landscaper to support himself. He played with several local bands in the Nashville club scene. He also developed a problem with substance abuse.

He married Deborah Davis in September 1982, and they had five kids together.

NameMichael W. Smith
First NameMichael
Last NameSmith
OccupationRock Singer
BirthdayOctober 7
Birth Year1957
Place of BirthKenova
Home TownWest Virginia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLibra
Full/Birth Name
ParentsBarbara Smith, Paul Smith
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseDeborah Kay Davis
Children(s)Whitney Katherine Smith-Mooring, Tyler Michael Smith, Anna Elizabeth Smith, Emily Allison Smith, Ryan Smith

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1981, while he was playing keyboards for Higher Ground, Smith was signed as a writer to Meadowgreen Music, where he wrote numerous gospel hits penned for artists such as Sandi Patty, Kathy Troccoli, Bill Gaither and Amy Grant, to the effect that some of these popular worship songs can now be found in church hymnals. The following year, Smith began touring as a keyboardist for Grant on her Age to Age tour.

Michael W. Smith Net Worth

Michael W. Smith is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael W. Smith's net worth $14 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Marshall University was where he learned to be a songwriter. Meadowgreen Music was his first employer when he began writing music.

He was named as one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People.

Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician, who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when “Place in This World” hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 18 million albums.

Net Worth$14 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRock Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

He would eventually become Grant’s opening act and recorded his first Grammy-nominated solo album The Michael W. Smith Project (which he also produced himself) in 1983 on the Reunion Records label. This album contained the first recording of his hit “Friends”, which he co-wrote with his wife Deborah. By the time Smith’s second album Michael W. Smith 2 was released in 1984, he was headlining his own tours. In 1986, Smith released The Big Picture.

After the release of his 1988 effort, i 2 (EYE), Smith once again collaborated with Grant for her “Lead Me On” world tour. The following year, Smith recorded his first Christmas album, simply titled Christmas (1989).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael W. Smith height 6 ft 1 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 1 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

In November 1979, Smith suffered a breakdown that led to his recommitment to Christianity. The next day he auditioned for a new contemporary Christian music (CCM) group, Higher Ground, as a keyboardist and got the job. His lead vocals were heard on much of CCM radio with the single, “I Am”. It was on his first tour with Higher Ground, playing mostly in churches, that Smith was finally able to put the drugs and alcohol behind him.

Smith was also named one of People magazine’s “Most Beautiful People” in 1992.

Who is Michael W. Smith Dating?

According to our records, Michael W. Smith married to Deborah Kay Davis . As of December 1, 2023, Michael W. Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1990, Smith released Go West Young Man, his first mainstream effort, which included the mainstream crossover hit single “Place in This World”. The song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1992, he released Change Your World, which included the No. 1 adult contemporary hit “I Will Be Here for You”. In 1993 Smith released his first box set, The Wonder Years and his first greatest hits album, The First Decade (1983–1993). The latter also includes two new songs, “Do You Dream of Me?” and “Kentucky Rose”.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael W. Smith celebrates birthday on October 7 of every year.

Alderson-Broaddus College awarded Smith the degree Doctorate of Music honoris causa in 1992.

Is Michael W. Smith still married?

Personal life. Smith is married to Deborah “Debbie” Kay Davis (b. 1958) and has five children: Ryan, Whitney Katherine Mooring (married to Jack Mooring of the band Leeland), Tyler Michael (keyboard player for the United Tour), Anna Elizabeth, and Emily Allison.

What is Michael W. Smith doing these days?

Multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith continues to live out his dream; he releases new music regularly and performs around the world to sold-out crowds of loyal and inspired fans.

What church does Michael W. Smith go to?

Michael W. Smith actively serves at his church, New River Fellowship in Franklin, TN, and works with Rocketown, a teen club, coffee house, and skate park which he founded in downtown Nashville whose mission is to foster vital relationships between disenfranchised adolescents and Christian mentors.

Does Michael W. Smith write his own songs?

Smith has not only written songs for himself, but for many others including Amy Grant, Sandi Patty, and Point of Grace.

Are Amy Grant and Michael W Smith still friends?

Smith will perform holiday favorites together. Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith have the type of chemistry that can only come from more than three decades of friendship, which is why the pair’s annual holiday concert is highly anticipated by their fans each year.

You may read full biography about Michael W. Smith from Wikipedia.

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