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
Source	Rating
AllMusic	Positive[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 songs written by MWS 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's Children's Choir)	Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche	5:47
4.	"When I Think of You" (featuring the African's 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.	"Grace"	Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith	4:21
13.	"Michael W. Smith sharing"		1:44
14.	"Help Is On the Way" (featuring Israel Houghton)	Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Debbie Smith, Christa Black	5:16
15.	"The River is Rising"		5:41
Total length:			71:31

Credits

Music

• Michael W. Smith: lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, (5, 6) drums (1), 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.^[3]

Charts and certification

Peak			Certifications (sales threshold)
US 200	US Christ	US Digital
19	1	19	US sales: 23,000[4]

References

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