Congrats Michael!

Image via WikipediaMichael W. Smith was honored at the 39th annual Dove awards late in April. Michael was Amy Grant's keyboard player early on in her career. I remember seeing Amy first when I was at Auburn. She came to give two sold out shows with Michael. Shortly after that Michael decided to begin on his own.

Michael is considered the grandfather of modern Christian music. He deserves to be given a lifetime achievement award. I still can hear his earlier songs and they are just as powerful as the first time I ever heard them. "Friends" was a song that meant a great deal to me in college. As people graduated and when on to continue their lives, I would play that song and remember that through it all we will remain friends always. I know that even though I don't see these people often, there is a deeper connection that will always be there and they would be there for me if needed.