Michael W.
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Best Known For:The album The Michael W. Smith Project
Breakthrough:Served as a keyboardist for Amy Grant's touring band before launching a successful solo career in contemporary in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Michael W. Smith
- Full Name: Michael W. Smith
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1957
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Kenova, West Virginia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Kay Davis
- Popular As: Michael Whitaker Smith
- Specialization: Musician / Singer
Michael W. Smith Age
Michael W. Smith is about 69 years old as of 2026. Michael W. Smith was born in 1957.
Education
He attended Marshall University.
- Marshall University
Career & Work
Michael W. Smith's career includes business leadership roles with Rocket Town Records and Reunion Records.
Organization: Rocket Town Records
Role: Founder
Period: 2004–Present
Details: Franklin, Tennessee · Independent record label
Organization: Reunion Records
Role: Recording Artist
Period: 1983–2014
Details: Long-term music recording contract
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Michael W. Smith Project, Go West Young Man, and Worship.
- Work: The Michael W. Smith Project (Artist, 1983) — Debut studio album
- Work: Go West Young Man (Artist, 1990) — Featured hit single 'Place in This World'
- Work: Worship (Artist, 2001) — Critically acclaimed live worship album
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy Award — The Recording Academy — Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for Worship
Michael W. Smith Family & Relationships
Michael W. Smith is married to Deborah Kay Davis. He has 5 children, including Ryan Smith and Whitney Smith-Mooring.
- Father: Paul Smith
- Mother: Thelma Smith
- Siblings:
- Kimberly Smith
- Children:
- Ryan Smith
- Whitney Smith-Mooring
- Tyler Smith
- Emily Smith
- Gabriel Smith
Lesser Known Facts
- An avid pilot, Michael W. Smith earned his pilot's license later in life and enjoys flying airplanes.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael W. Smith
- Popular As: Michael Whitaker Smith
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1957
- Age: 69
- Birthday: October 7
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Kenova, West Virginia
Family & Relationships
- Father: Paul Smith
- Mother: Thelma Smith
- Siblings: Kimberly Smith
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Kay Davis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $453,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mwsmithofficial
- facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michaelwsmithOfficial
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/michaelwsmith
