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Michael W Smith Net Worth: How Rich is the Musician in 2022?

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3 years ago

September 12, 2021

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Michael W. Smith is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer. He is best known for his 1991 released hit song “Place in This World”, which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. As of 2022, Michael W Smith net worth is estimated to be roughly $14 million.

Full Name	Michael Whitaker Smith
Birth Date	October 7, 1957
Birth Place	Kenova, West Virginia, U. S.
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Wife	Debbie Kay Davis
Net Worth	$14 million

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Early life

Michael W. Smith was born on the 7th of October, 1957 in Kenova, West Virginia, United States. He was born to his parents, Paul and Barbara Smith. His dad used to work at the Ashland Oil Refinery, and his mom was a caterer. He developed an early interest in music while he attended Belmont Church in Nashville.

Smith used to sing in the church choir, and at the same time, he also learned to play the piano there. He became a devout Christian when he reached 10. As he grew older, he started feeling lonely and alienated as most of his older Christian friends have started studying in college.

Michael has studied at Marshall University, but he left the University after one semester. He used to play with various local bands in West Virginia, and later he moved to Nashville in a search of pursuing a career in music.

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When he landed in Nashville, he started working as a landscaper to support himself in 1978. During that time, he chased his music dream by playing with several local bands. In 1979, he was selected as a keyboardist at the Christian Music Group, Higher Ground.

Smith became associated with Meadowgreen Music in 1981, where he penned numerous gospel for the artists such as Kathy Troccoli, Sandi Patty, Amy Grant, and Bill Gaither. He went on to record his first album as a solo artist titled “The Michael W. Smith Project” in 1983, which later received a nomination at Grammy Awards.

In 1984, he released his second album “Michael W. Smith 2”, and within two years in 1986, he came up with his third album “The Big Picture”. Smith received mainstream success after he released his sixth album “Go West Young Man” in 1990. The album includes the mainstream crossover hit song titled “Place in This World”.

On September 11, 2001, he dropped his first all-worship music album titled “Worship”. Soon after a year, he released a sequel of the album titled “Worship Again” in 2002. Both of the albums were recorded live in concert. In the sequel album, he wrote a song called There She Stands which was inspired by the 9/11 attacks.

On October 7, 2003, he released his second greatest compilation album “The Second Decade (1993-2003).” Smith is still working on his music projects. He has most recently released a sneak peek of his new inspiring track “Heart of Worship”. The track is from his new album “Worship Forever.”

Michael W Smith Personal Life

Michael W. Smith is a married man who tied the knot with Deborah “Debbie” Kay Davis in 1958. He shares five kids with his wife, Debbie named; Ryan, Whitney, Tyler, Anna, and Emily. Smith has served as lead pastor at the New River Fellowship Church from 2006 to 2008. Michael and his wife, Deborah are still involved members of the church.