Following a successful run in 12 European countries over the summer and over 15 dates throughout the United States last fall, GRAMMY® Award-winning and Multi-Platinum™ selling artist Michael W. Smith will bring his “New Hallelujah World Tour” to Canada this Spring. Travelling to major markets across the nation in April and May, the tour will feature special guests including renowned Canadian artist Downhere and Integrity Music worship leader Joel Augé.

About Michael W. Smith

Throughout his 25-year career as a recording artist, Smith has amassed an impressive catalogue of achievements. His 21 albums have garnered multiple honours including an American Music Award, three GRAMMY® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards and 33 no. 1 radio hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold® and five Platinum® albums for career sales approaching 15 million. His new album A New Hallelujah was the top-selling Christian album in Canada in 2009.

Smith, who was recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, has scored several film projects, written 11 books and has been featured by media outlets including, NBC’s Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, FOX and Friends, Hannity and Colmes, USA Today, NY Times, The Washington Post, L.A. Times, Newsweek. He has also been named one of People Magazine’s “Most Beautiful People” and has presented multiple times on the GRAMMY® Awards show. His tours consistently rank among the best attended Christian concerts in the world.

About Downhere

“A band that poetically weaves stories of faith and spiritually relevant messages to the church through perfect melodies and creative song-craft,” says Soul-Audio.com. A great description about some guys that never stop receiving accolades. This Dove, Juno and GMA Covenant Award winning artist is thrilled to be coming back to Canada. Their latest album, How Many Kings: Songs For Christmas, was released to media acclaim. This past October, the band took home an impressive nine Covenant Awards including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.