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5-09-05, 11:21 AM
from www.countrystars.com
MICHAEL W. SMITH RECOGNIZED ON "AMERICAN IDOL"
Ryan Seacrest, host of the television's #1 show "American Idol," introduced
Tuesday night's group song, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," by citing Michael W.
Smith's recent chart success with the immortal Simon & Garfunkel classic.
As the five finalists's prepared to perform, Seacrest said to the studio
audience, "Michael W. Smith took this to # 28 on the AC Chart. Ladies and
Gentlemen, with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' it's your American Idol
finalists."
Michael’s version of the song continues to impact at radio while it climbs
Billboard’s AC Chart. Smith's "Healing Rain" CD debuted at #11 on Billboard's Top 200, while the title track rose to #1 on R&R A/C charts.
MICHAEL W. SMITH RECOGNIZED ON "AMERICAN IDOL"
Ryan Seacrest, host of the television's #1 show "American Idol," introduced
Tuesday night's group song, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," by citing Michael W.
Smith's recent chart success with the immortal Simon & Garfunkel classic.
As the five finalists's prepared to perform, Seacrest said to the studio
audience, "Michael W. Smith took this to # 28 on the AC Chart. Ladies and
Gentlemen, with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' it's your American Idol
finalists."
Michael’s version of the song continues to impact at radio while it climbs
Billboard’s AC Chart. Smith's "Healing Rain" CD debuted at #11 on Billboard's Top 200, while the title track rose to #1 on R&R A/C charts.