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. 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.

A New Hallelujah
Live album by Michael W. Smith
Released	October 28, 2008
Recorded	June 20, 2008
Venue	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

Personnel

• Michael W. Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar (5, 6), drum section on "Prepare Intro"
• Jim Daneker – keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, programming
• Ben Gowell – electric guitar
• Adam Lester – electric guitar
• Christa Black – acoustic guitar, violin, backing vocals
• Matt Smallbone – bass
• Michael Olson – drums
• Aimee Jones Beard – backing vocals
• Stephen Jackson – 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 (3, 4); directed by Alice Nabwami
• Coal Zamorano – Spanish solo (11)
• Israel Houghton – guest lead vocals (14)
• Matt Payne – drum section on "Prepare Intro"
• Spence Smith – drum section on "Prepare Intro"

Production

• Michael W. Smith – producer, arrangements
• Chaz Corzine – associate producer
• Michael Blanton – executive producer
• Bob Ezrin – executive producer
• Terry Hemmings – executive producer
• Rob Burrell – engineer, mixing
• Hank Williams – mastering at MasterMix, Nashville, Tennessee
• Traci Sterling Bishir – production coordination
• Michelle Box – A&R production
• Jason McArthur – A&R coordination
• Louis Deluca – photography
• Tim Parker – design
• Ron Roark – design
• Trish Townsend – stylist

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

Weekly charts Chart performance for A New Hallelujah Chart (2008) Peak position US Billboard 200^[5] 19 US Christian Albums (Billboard)^[6] 1

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for A New Hallelujah Chart (2008) Position US Christian Albums (Billboard)^[7] 46 Chart (2009) Position US Billboard 200^[8] 139 US Christian Albums (Billboard)^[9] 3 Chart (2010) Position US Christian Albums (Billboard)^[10] 43

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States	—	23,000^[11]

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. October 27, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
4. . Gospel Music Update. Archived from the original on May 3, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
5. "Michael W Smith Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
6. "Michael W Smith Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
7. "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
8. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
9. "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
10. "Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
11. . KNET 180 Radio. Archived from the original on August 19, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2011.