A New Hallelujah

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 & Additional Bonus Features:Behind The Scenes: A New Hallelujah 4 New Tracks from the Live Concert

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	68:59
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
Source	Rating
AllMusic	unrated[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[2]

Track listing

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

Album release

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Prepare Intro"		1:00
2.	"Prepare Ye the Way"		5:05
3.	"A New Hallelujah" (featuring the African Children's Choir)	Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche	5:47
4.	"When I Think of You" (featuring the African Children's Choir)		4:28
5.	"Mighty to Save"	Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan	7:53
6.	"Shout Unto God"	Joel Houston, Marty Sampson	4:08
7.	"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"	Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, John Newton	5:34
8.	"Deep In Love With You"	Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Christa Black	6:32
9.	"Healing Rain/Let It Rain"	Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith, Matt Bronleewe, Michael Farron	3:20
10.	"Majesty"	Martin Smith, Stu Garrard	4:19
11.	"I Surrender All" (featuring Coalo Zamorano)	Judson W. Van DeVenter	3:51
12.	"Oh Draw Me Lord (Draw Me Near) (Live)"		2:44
13.	"Grace"	Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith	4:21
14.	"Michael W. Smith sharing"		1:44
15.	"Help Is On the Way" (featuring Israel Houghton)	Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Debbie Smith, Christa Black	5:16
16.	"The River is Rising"		5:41
17.	"Love In His Right Hand"		2:44
18.	"Siwano (Featuring The African Children's Choir) (Live)"		3:24
19.	"A New Hallelujah (Reprise)"
Total length:			68:59

iTunes Store edition[3]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
16.	"A New Hallelujah (Radio Version)" (Digital bonus track)	Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche	4:32
Total length:			73:31

Credits

Music[1]

• Michael W. Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, drums (1), acoustic guitar (5, 6), arrangements, producer
• Jim Daneker – keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, programming
• Ben Gowell – electric guitar
• Adam Lester – electric guitar
• Christa Black – violin, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
• Matt Smallbone – bass guitar
• Michael Olson – drums
• Matt Payne – drums (1)
• Spence Smith – drums (1)
• Stephen Jackson – backing vocals
• Aimee Jones Beard – backing vocals
• Fiona Mellett – backing vocals
• Michael Mellett – backing vocals, choir director
• The Lakewood Church Choir – adult choir
• The African Children's Choir: children's choir; directed by Alice Nabwami (3, 4)
• Coal Zamorano – Spanish solo (11)
• Israel Houghton – guest vocals (14)

Production

• 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 and Julia Tracy – tour leaders
• Rob Burrell – engineer, mixing
• Hank Williams – mastering at Master Mix (Nashville, TN)
• Louis Deluca – photography
• Tim Parker and Ron Roark – design
• Michelle Box – A&R production
• Jason McArthur – A&R coordination
• Trish Townsend – stylist

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]

Extra link:

• http://www.michaelwsmith.net/albums.html

References

1. "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.