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Michael W. Smith - The Big Picture | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#21: Michael W. Smith — The Big Picture (1986)

Synth-driven pop with prophetic punch—’80s sheen carrying songs about culture, compromise, and courageous faith.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Big Picture (1986) captures an

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Michael W. Smith | The 9 Greatest Christmas Albums in Christian Music

The Greatest CCM Christmas Albums — CR3: Michael W. Smith, Christmas (1989)

A sweeping, orchestral celebration recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra—majestic, melodic, and tailor‑made for candlelight services and packed arenas alike.

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Occupying CR3 in The Greatest CCM Christmas

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Various Artists - My Utmost For His Highest | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#35: Various Artists — My Utmost For His Highest (1995)

A devotional soundtrack reimagined—Nashville’s finest artists interpreting Oswald Chambers with musical reverence.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, My Utmost For His Highest (1995) represents

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Michael W. Smith - Change Your World | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #45: Michael W. Smith, Change Your World (1992)

CCM at mass‑appeal scale—radio titans, orchestral lift, and pop craftsmanship at the height of ’90s gloss.

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Appearing at #45 in The 100 Greatest

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