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Michael W. Smith – Every Christmas
November 25, 2024 | 7:00 pm
with special guest Riley Clemmons
Reserved Seating: $65-$75
Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter, Michael W. Smith, is excited to return to Des Moines, IA with his EVERY CHRISTMAS concert tour. Concert audiences will be engulfed in the joy and true meaning of the season as Michael W. Smith and his award-winning very special guest, Riley Clemmons, perform their most popular Christmas classics in a night for the whole family.
Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards, 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. He has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International.
Riley Clemmons is an artist who has accumulated over half a billion global streams and over 105 million YouTube video views. After spending years refining her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 Capitol CMG debut single “Broken Prayers,” which has generated over 60 million global streams since its release. Her 2018 self-titled album debut quickly entered the Billboard Heatseekers chart, debuting at No. 13. Riley added to her accomplishments with her well known single “Fighting For Me” being RIAA Gold Certified this year. Riley’s music has cemented her place as an artist to watch with accolades from Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Dove Awards Nomination, KLOVE Award Nomination as well as performances on the TODAY Show, FOX & Friends, and debut at the Grand Ole Opry. A Nashville native who is an accomplished composer, performer, producer, and recording artist, Riley draws inspiration from life experiences, blending musical influences to create music that is as catchy as it is relatable.