Talk:Michael W. Smith

message: I remember coming on here at one point and reading a very well written bio of Michael W Smith, which mentioned his struggle with drugs and alcohol during his younger years.  Why is it gone?    —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.14.57.35 (talk) 18:19, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Good catch.  Has been reinserted. 25or6to4 (talk) 18:38, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Where did the Bio go??

message: From the article: "Yet Smith's cozy relationship with recent presidents--and his decision to allow President Bush to use his music for campaign commercials--has been a controversial one." 
It has? Who considered it a controversy? This seems like a really weird thing to include in the article. I removed the line that said it was a "mystery," that seems even more POV to me. But even the rest of this seems strange. Solkaige 04:46, 5 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Presidents" 

message: After two decades, Smith finally won the coveted Male Vocalist of the Year award at the Dove Awards in 2003.
Just a style point, isn't a bit awkward to say that an award for Contemporary Christian music is "coveted"?
--Eddylyons 19:20, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Coveted"? 

message: I added something about his new website launching @ 12:00 noon on July 5. I don't know how soon until his new record is releasing or what it is called. To view the new site, you need to have Flash 8 installed on your computer. There is a way to have it installed for free from his splash page.--Chili14 (Talk) 18:20, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  New website 

message: Should we add something about his single from 'Worship' -  'Awesome God', being used so extensively on YTMND.com? The chorus is synonymous with jokes, parodies, satires, skits, short videos, etc. etc. involving christianity. 72.139.89.194 16:38, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think the original Rich Mullins version is usually used. Sir Lemming 23:45, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Awesome God" 

message: someone should include his discussion with larry king about his drug use http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0602/10/lkl.01.html
:an interesting read, I've added a link to external links Halsteadk 20:24, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  larry king interview 

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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:Project.jpg

message: Since Michael W. Smith is a Christian artist, there should be a section about his religious beliefs including what denomination he is. --PaladinWriter (talk) 08:44, 19 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  His Religious Beliefs 

message: Anyone know if MWS has undergone any plastic surgery recently (past 4 years or so)?  To me, he's kind of taken on the transition that Kenny Rogers has, but not to that drastic of an extent.  I was just curious as to whether my eyes were deceiving me.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.143.90.26 (talk) 18:44, 31 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Plastic Surgery? 

message: References given as "Brennan", "Long" etc are not acceptable - please could someone who knows what these are give the complete information (article/publication title, date, etc). Thanks Halsteadk (talk) 20:19, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  References 

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message: Why doesn't this article mention notable appearances on Christian networks such as Praise on TBN as sources? Currently airing: MWS on "The Farm" in Nashville (2018 video premiere, interview about personal life, father's death, projects/albums, etc.) on TBN. Are there no reliable cites or is no one working this article aware of them? Even if past interviews can't be sourced about new material, as recent as this month he's featured on Praise about his two new pop/worship album releases (mentioned within the article already). While I know some of the information included in this article are accurate (song/album titles, etc.) there are no sources for them. Meaning if someone challenged it (spelling or otherwise) or added new material, if no source was given it would be deleted yet this article is missing some from previous entries. And over the years he has toured all over. Many articles for musicians mention this within the specific album sections, discography or they are listed. Someone as well-known as him should have more details about tours (I saw one or two early Amy Grant ones that aren't sourced), notable interviews where he first discusses new album releases, projects, etc. Please do not ask me to take care of it. There are allot of lazy contributors only deleting/reverting things they don't like that are legit or giving orders yet they won't put in the time to actually include constructive information or fix problems. I may or may not respond to anyone who gives input. This is just more of an "fyi" and rhetorical question about what's lacking and needs improving. In all fairness, articles must follow the same guidelines (be consistent). P.S. I do not communicate with anyone who has a bad attitude or is a bossy know-it-all so be kind/professional if giving suggestions. 2600:1702:1690:E10:94D2:A5CE:DA7:64AD (talk) 22:40, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: Wikipedia's idea of notability is that there are secondary sources that discuss it. Are there any of those for his appearances there? Walter Görlitz (talk) 23:58, 27 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  TBN/Concerts/Tours/sources