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Michael W. Smith Leads Nominations For 36th Annual GMA Music Awards

Nominees were announced for the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards at a press conference yesterday and Michael W. Smith topped the list with eight individual nominations.

Smith was honored with a nomination in the prestigious Artist of the Year category. His latest hit record “Healing Rain,” captured a nod in the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Album category, while the title track was recognized for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song, and Worship Song. Michael was also recognized for Special Event Album of the Year for his contributions to the Rocketown Records compilation “Gloria, A Christmas Celebration.” (View list below.)

The Gospel Music Association produces the GMA Music Awards program, which recognizes achievement in all genres of gospel music. The Doves will be handed out on April 13 at the Grand Ole Opry House.

“Healing Rain” debuted at #11 on Billboard’s Top 200, while the title track rose to #1 on Radio & Records A/C charts. West Virginia native Michael W. Smith is one of the most successful artists in Contemporary Christian music. He’s tallied 29 #1 singles, 13 Gold and five Platinum albums, 40 Dove Awards and three Grammy Awards. Sales of his 18 studio albums account have topped 13 million.

Currently, Smith is enjoying the rising success of his latest single, a remake of the Simon & Garfunkel classic “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” In early April he begins an extensive U.S. headline tour that takes him across the country. Sharing the bill with Smith is the trio Selah.

36th Annual Gospel Music Association Music Awards Nominations for Michael W. Smith:
Artist of the Year
Song of the Year (“Healing Rain”)
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (“Healing Rain”) *
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Album of the Year (“Healing Rain”) **
Worship Song of the Year (“Healing Rain”)
Special Event Album of the Year (“Gloria, A Christmas Celebration”)

Source: Reunion Records