A New Hallelujah

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A New Hallelujah
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Live album by
Michael W. Smith
ReleasedOctober 28, 2008
RecordedJune 20, 2008
Venue Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas
Genre Worship
Length68:59
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
SourceRating
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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. It was recorded on June 20, 2008 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. [1] A DVD version of the album was released in March 2009 along with additional bonus features: Behind The Scenes: A New Hallelujah including four new tracks from the live concert.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are 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 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 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 Garrard 4:19
11."I Surrender All" (featuring Coalo Zamorano)Judson W. Van DeVenter3:51
12."Oh Draw Me Lord (Draw Me Near) (Live)" 2:44
13."Grace"Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith4:21
14."Michael W. Smith sharing" 1:44
15."Help Is On the Way" (featuring Israel Houghton)Michael W. Smith, Israel Houghton, Debbie Smith, Christa Black5:16
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.TitleWriter(s)Length
16."A New Hallelujah (Radio Version)" (Digital bonus track)Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche4:32
Total length:73:31

Personnel

Production

Reception

The album won two 2009 Dove Awards at the 40th GMA Dove Awards, for Best Inspirational Recorded Song and Best Praise & Worship Album. [4] and was a new hallelujah unedited version.

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States—23,000 [11]

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