Michael W. Smith Project

Michael W. Smith Project
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 8, 1983
Recorded1982
Studio
  • Tree International Studio (Nashville, Tennessee)
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length40:44
LabelReunion
ProducerMichael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith chronology
Michael W. Smith Project
(1983)
Michael W. Smith 2
(1984)
Original cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Michael W. Smith Project is the debut album of Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. The first single from the album, Great Is The Lord, went all the way to number 1 on the US Christian AC and CHR charts.

Originally released in 1983, the album was reissued in 1987 with a new cover featuring an updated photo of Smith. The album reached number nine on the Top Contemporary Christian chart.CCM Magazine ranked Michael W. Smith Project at number 34 on their 2001 book CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. Smith earned his first Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Male at the 26th Grammy Awards.