A New Hallelujah

A New Hallelujah
Live album by Michael W. Smith
Released October 28, 2008
Recorded June 20, 2008 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas
Genre Worship
Length 68:58
Label Reunion
Producer Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith chronology
It's a Wonderful Christmas
(2007)		 A New Hallelujah
(2008)		 Wonder
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicPositive[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

A New Hallelujah is a live album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. Released in October 2008, this is Smith's third album of worship music, and his fourth live album. A New Hallelujah was recorded on June 20, 2008 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.[1] A DVD version of the album was released in March 2009.

Track listing

All tracks written by Michael W. Smith, except noted.

Album release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Prepare Intro" 1:00
2."Prepare Ye the Way" 5:05
3."A New Hallelujah" (featuring the African's Children's Choir)Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche5:47
4."When I Think of You" (featuring the African's Children's Choir) 4:28
5."Mighty to Save"Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan7:53
6."Shout Unto God"Joel Houston, Marty Sampson4:08
7."Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, John Newton5:34
8."Deep In Love With You"Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Christa Black6:32
9."Healing Rain/Let It Rain"Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith, Matt Bronleewe, Michael Farron3:20
10."Majesty"Martin Smith, Stu Garrard4:19
11."I Surrender All" (featuring Coalo Zamorano)Judson W. Van DeVenter3:51
12."Grace"Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith4:21
13."Michael W. Smith sharing" 1:44
14."Help Is On the Way" (featuring Israel Houghton)Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Debbie Smith, Christa Black5:16
15."The River is Rising" 5:41
Total length:76:03

Credits

Music
  • Michael W. Smith: lead vocals, keyboards, drums (1), acoustic guitar (5, 6), arrangements
  • Jim Daneker: keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, programming
  • Ben Gowell: electric guitar
  • Adam Lester: electric guitar
  • Christa Black: violin, acoustic guitar, background vocals
  • Matt Smallbone: bass guitar
  • Michael Olson: drums
  • Matt Payne: drums (1)
  • Spence Smith: drums (1)
  • Stephen Jackson: background vocals
  • Aimee Jones Beard: background vocals
  • Fiona Mellett: background vocals
  • Michael Mellett: background vocals, choir director
  • The Lakewood Church Choir: adult choir
  • The African Children's Choir: children's choir; directed by Alice Nabwami (3, 4)
  • Coalo Zamorano: Spanish solo (11)
  • Israel Houghton: guest vocals (14)
Production
  • Michael W. Smith: producer
  • Michael Blanton: executive producer
  • Bob Ezrin: executive producer
  • Terry Hemmings: executive producer
  • Traci Sterling Bishir: production coordination
  • Chaz Corzine: associate producer
  • Joey Ciccoline: tour manager
  • David Turner & Julia Tracy: tour leaders
  • Rob Burrell: engineer, mixing
  • Hank Williams: mastering at Master Mix (Nashville, TN)
  • Louis Deluca: photography
  • Tim Parker & Ron Roark: design
  • Michelle Box: A&R production
  • Jason McArthur: A&R coordination
  • Trish Townsend: stylist[1]

Reception

A New Hallelujah won two Dove Awards at the 40th GMA Dove Awards, for Best Inspirational Recorded Song and Best Praise & Worship Album.[4]

Charts and certification

Peak Certifications
(sales threshold)
US
200		 US
Christ		 US
Digital
19 1 19
  • US sales: 23,000[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "A New Hallelujah". AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "A New Hallelujah". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ "A New Hallelujah". iTunes. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Dove Awards Celebrates 40th Year". Gospel Music Update. Archived from the original on May 3, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  5. ↑ "A New Hallelujah". KNET 180 Radio. Archived from the original on August 19, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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