Michael W Smith (Foto: Michael W Smith/Facebook)
With hit gospel songs such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Awesome God”, Let it Rain” and “The Heart of Worship”, Michael W Smith has been helping to bring together Christians worldwide with sacred music and praise for several years. .
This award-winning American gospel artist will soon be seen in South Africa when he makes a stop in Pretoria and Cape Town with his Waymaker tour.
“It is an absolute privilege for us to bring an icon in the gospel music industry back to South Africa,” says Hardus Zevenster, chief executive officer of the Bloudruk Group which includes Radio Tygerberg 104FM, GrootFM 90.5 and Die Groot Ontbyt.
“We are very much looking forward to bringing thousands of Christians into the presence of God and worshiping the Lord together with the famous music of Michael.”
Rikus van Rooy, station and program manager of Radio Tygerberg 104FM, is also excited to be part of the team behind this event’s arrangements.
“Michael has had a great influence on the gospel music industry over the years. His songs are played daily worldwide, sung in churches and they bring people from various backgrounds closer to God,” he says.
Michael has sold more than 18 million albums in his career. He has 31 no. 1 hit songs, 14 gold albums and five platinum albums recorded. He is also a three-time Grammy winner, and he has been awarded 45 Dove awards.
In 1999, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awarded him a lifetime achievement award for his contribution as a songwriter, and in 2014 this association honored him as a founder of Christian music.
Michael W Smith will perform at the Moreleta Church in Pretoria on June 9 and he will be seen at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town on June 10. Tickets are available iTickets available.
