The concept for the album emerged while Smith was writing for his pop-focused studio project, A Million Lights . Inspired by a desire to provide a countercultural response to the divisiveness of 2017, Smith drew from , emphasizing that true worship and justice must go hand-in-hand. The recording features an "in-the-round" setting designed to create an intimate atmosphere where the focus shifted from Smith himself to a collective experience of adoration. Full Tracklist

and decided to record a live version. His rendition helped popularize the song globally and catapulted UPPERROOM into the mainstream spotlight. The Berean Test Key Locations & Events Franklin, TN The Factory at Franklin , where the initial live recording took place. Nashville, TN : Smith later hosted a massive free event, Surrounded: A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened Bridgestone Arena

," became a breakout hit, originally written by Elyssa Smith of Complete Tracklist According to Apple Music , the album includes: Your House Light to You King of My Heart Reckless Love Here I Bow Do It Again Surrounded (Fight My Battles) Build My Life Washed Away / Nothing But the Blood Great Are You Lord Light to You (Reprise) Related Projects A Million Lights:

Go to MichaelWSmith.com. Click "Music." Find Surrounded . Click "MP3 Album." When you check out, your receipt will include a link to the official Album Zip . It is clean, it is fast, and it supports the artist who gave us Surrounded in the first place.

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