Christmas Day (Michael W. Smith song)

"Christmas Day" is a Christmas song by Michael W. Smith featuring Mandisa, from Smith's third Christmas album, It's a Wonderful Christmas (2007). In 2014 Smith remade this song for his fourth Christmas album The Spirit of Christmas (2014), this time featuring Jennifer Nettles.^[1]

"Christmas Day"
Single by Michael W. Smith featuring Mandisa
from the album It's a Wonderful Christmas
Released	November 20, 2007 (2007-11-20)
Recorded	2007
Genre	R&B, gospel
Label	Sparrow
Songwriter(s)	Michael W. Smith Wes King Cindy Morgan
Producer(s)	Clint Lagerberg Sam Mizell Matthew West
Mandisa singles chronology
"Christmas Makes Me Cry" (2007) "Christmas Day" (2007) "Voice of a Savior" (2008)

"Christmas Day"
Song by Michael W. Smith featuring Jennifer Nettles
from the album The Spirit of Christmas
Released	September 30, 2014 (2014-09-30)
Recorded	2014
Genre	R&B, gospel
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Michael W. Smith Wes King Cindy Morgan
Producer(s)	Michael W. Smith

Personnel

2007 Credits

• Michael W. Smith – vocals, grand piano
• Mandisa – vocals
• David Hamilton – Hammond B3 organ, synthesizer, celeste, choir arrangements
• Adam Lester – electric guitar
• James Gregory – bass
• Paul Leim – drums
• Carl Marsh – orchestra arrangements
• The London Session Orchestra – orchestra
• Children's Choir – choir

2014 Credits

• Michael W. Smith – vocals, grand piano
• Jennifer Nettles – vocals
• David Hamilton – synthesizer, orchestra arrangements and conductor
• Mark Baldwin – guitars
• Chris Rodriguez – guitars
• Craig Nelson – bass
• Scott Williamson – drums
• The London Session Orchestra – orchestra
• Nashville Children's Choir – choir
• Kyle Hankins – choir director

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[2]	18
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[3]	2
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[4]	2

References

1. Horton, Carrie (August 24, 2014). "Michael W. Smith Announces Christmas Album with Lots of Country Stars". Taste of Country. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
2. "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
3. "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
4. "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.