Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith
The Palace Theatre in PlayhouseSquare
Friday,February 25, 2011 - 7:30 PM
 Two of Christian music's most recognized and beloved artists, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, reunite for the first time in more than two decades for a landmark concert tour coming to the Palace Theatre in PlayhouseSquare for a performance on Friday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Combined, the two have won nine Grammy® Awards and sold more than 47 million albums. They first toured together in 1982 when Grant's Age to Age album was exploding up the Christian music charts, thanks to hits like "El Shaddai" and "Sing Your Praise To The Lord." Smith performed as Grant's keyboard player and opening act, supporting his debut release, Project, which generated instant classics like "Great Is The Lord" and "Friends."
They continued touring on and off the rest of that decade, and have collaborated musically over the years.
"I've always said I wouldn't be where I am without Amy Grant," Smith says. "When Amy hired me to play keyboards for her, I never could have anticipated where it would take me. This many years later, to get to tour together again is just awesome. When I think about set lists and what we might do together, the question isn't, 'Where do we start?' The question is, 'Where do we stop?' This will be a fun night with a lot of great memories."
"That first decade we toured together was really pretty amazing," Grant adds. "There's a nostalgia element that comes with having worked with someone solidly for so long and I'm ecstatic about hitting the road with Michael again. We will share the stage and participate in each other's sets. But no kidding, I will have just as much fun sitting on the side of the stage and watching him. It will be like old times."
Both artists will perform music from their vast catalog of fan favorites along with selections from their current chart-topping albums: Grant's Somewhere Down The Road (March 2010), and Smith's brand new project, Wonder (Sept. 2010).
Tickets for the 2 Friends Tour are priced at $45, $55, $65 and $75, and may be purchased at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office, online at www.playhousesquare.org, or by phone at 216-241-6000. For group sales, call 216-664-6050. Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 18, at 11:00 a.m.
About Amy Grant: 
Amy Grant's career spans over 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. Grant has sold more than 30 million albums and won six GRAMMY® Awards in multiple categories, beginning with the platinum selling Age to Age in 1982. She also has six #1 hits, including "Baby, Baby," and "Every Heartbeat" and is one of only two Christian artists to be awarded a star on the legendary Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Grant released her first live recording in 25 years with Time Again...Amy Grant Live in September 2006, and then announced her first ever label shift to EMI Music Group where her entire music catalog was re-mastered. In March of 2010, Grant released Somewhere Down The Road, a collection of songs about the journey of life and faith. The album debuted at #2 on the iTunes Christian music chart and the first single, "Better Than A Hallelujah," was a Top 10 Christian radio hit and #1 on the iTunes Christian singles chart. For more information, go to www.amygrant.com.
About Michael W. Smith: 
Throughout his 28-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His prior 21 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, three GRAMMY® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards (in addition to 1 nomination in the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards) and 33 No. 1 radio hits.
In addition, he holds 16 Gold, 7 Platinum and 2 Double-Platinum albums for career sales approaching 17 million. Wonder, Smith's 22nd career album, released Sept. 28, 2010. Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2009, Smith has also scored several film projects, written 11 books and has been featured by media outlets including "Hannity," NBC's "Today Show," ABC's "Good Morning America," "NBC Nightly News," "Larry King Live," "FOX & Friends" and more.
Constantly giving back to the community, one of Smith's current projects is Rocketown - a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. - which serves as safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He and wife of 29 years, Debbie, are the proud parents of five children. For up-to-date information on Michael W. Smith, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com or www.providentpress.com.
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