FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 17, 2010
Unite Productions Presents
MICHAEL W. SMITH
in concert
Thursday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 12, 2010
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
MISSISSAUGA, ON. – January 17, 2010 – Following a successful run in 12 European countries over the
Summer and over 15 dates throughout the United States last fall, GRAMMY® award-winning and multiPlatinum selling artist Michael W. Smith will bring his “New Hallelujah World Tour” to CANADA this
Spring. Traveling to major markets across the nation in April and May, the tour will feature special guests
including renowned Canadian artist Downhere and Integrity worship leader Joel Auge.
Throughout his 25-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive
catalog of achievements. His 21 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music
Award, three GRAMMY ® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio
hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold and five platinum albums for career sales approaching 15 million. His
new album “A New Hallelujah” was the top selling Christian album in Canada in 2009.
Smith, who was recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, has scored several film projects,
written 11 books and has been featured by media outlets including, NBC’s Today Show, Good Morning
America, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, FOX and Friends, Hannity and Colmes, USA Today, NY
Times, The Washington Post, LA Times, Newsweek, has been named one of People Magazine's "Most
Beautiful People" and has presented multiple times on the GRAMMY Awards show. His tours
consistently rank among the best attended Christian concerts in the World.
About Downhere – “a band that poetically weaves stories of faith and spiritually relevant messages to the
church through perfect melodies and creative song-craft” (soul-audio.com). A great description about some
guys that never stop receiving accolades. This Dove Award nominated, Juno and CGMA award winning
artist, is thrilled to be coming back to Canada. Their new album “Ending is Beginning” has been a hit since
it’s release in 2009.
Michael W. Smith Live in Concert
April 29, Toronto, ON – Queensway Cathedral
April 30, Montreal, QC – Eglise Nouvelle Vie
May 1, Ottawa, ON – Woodvale Pentecostal Church
May 2, Ottawa, ON – Woodvale Pentecostal Church
May 5, Winnipeg, MB – Calvary Temple
May 7, Saskatoon, SK – Circle Drive Alliance Church
May 8, Red Deer, AB – CrossRoads Church
May 10, Kelowna, BC – Trinity Baptist Church
May 11, Vancouver, BC – Broadway Church
May 12, Victoria, BC – Glad Tidings Church
Tickets are on sale now for only $35-$40 (plus GST and Service Charge)
at UniteProductions.com, or by calling iTickets.com at 1.800.965.9324
PLEASE ADD THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR LISTINGS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
PAUL KELLY, UNITE PRODUCTIONS
paul.kelly@uniteproductions.com