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Michael W. Smith

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Michael W. Smith 2 (also known simply as 2) is the second album by CCM artist Michael W. Smith, released in 1984. It spawned the CCM hits "I Am Sure" and "Hosanna", although neither of these songs had the lasting impact of "Friends" from The Michael W. Smith Project album.

Michael W. Smith gained popularity as the keyboard player for CCM Artis Amy Grant. His first album, The Michael W Smith Project contained the single "Friends" which received significant airplay. "I Am Sure" was the biggest single off of MWS 2.

MWS 2, as well as many of his other projects, were noteworthy for the collection of musicians who played along with him. On this album, were Dann Huff and Mike Brignardello, who went on to form the metal band Giant. Huff was also one of the founding members, along with his brother David, of the CCM band White Heart.