Go Behind-the-Scenes of Michael W. Smith's Star-Studded Tribute Concert with His Photo Diary

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Kurt Heinecke

02of 13Kurt HeineckeThe calm before the storm.

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The calm before the storm.

03of 13Kurt HeineckeMichael W. Smith did some interviews backstage before the big night started.

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Michael W. Smith did some interviews backstage before the big night started.

04of 13Kurt HeineckeAll 50+ artists gathered for a group photo before the show began.

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All 50+ artists gathered for a group photo before the show began.

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Gretchen Demonbreun

06of 13Kurt HeineckeJordin Sparks and Lauren Alaina had anAmerican Idolreunion before Sparks performed “All Is Well” with Jordan Smith.

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Jordin Sparks and Lauren Alaina had anAmerican Idolreunion before Sparks performed “All Is Well” with Jordan Smith.

07of 13Kurt HeineckeRascal Flatts posed before putting their spin on “Pray for Me” during the event.

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Rascal Flatts posed before putting their spin on “Pray for Me” during the event.

08of 13Kurt HeineckeVince Gill signs a guitar for Smith’s charity Rocketown, a youth outreach facility in the heart of Downtown Nashville.

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Vince Gill signs a guitar for Smith’s charity Rocketown, a youth outreach facility in the heart of Downtown Nashville.

09of 13Kurt HeineckeLegends CeCe Winans and Wynonna take a moment before honoring their friend Michael W. Smith with a show-stopping performance.

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Legends CeCe Winans and Wynonna take a moment before honoring their friend Michael W. Smith with a show-stopping performance.

10of 13Kurt HeineckeMichael W. Smith made sure his mom, Barbara, was front-and-center all night.

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Michael W. Smith made sure his mom, Barbara, was front-and-center all night.

11of 13Kurt HeineckeThe arena was captivated as all the artists of the night joined Michael W. Smith onstage to close out the show with “Friends.”

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The arena was captivated as all the artists of the night joined Michael W. Smith onstage to close out the show with “Friends.”

12of 13Gretchen DemonbreunMichael W. Smith takes in the night one last time during his final bow.

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Michael W. Smith takes in the night one last time during his final bow.

13of 13Kurt HeineckeAfter the show, Michael W. Smith and his wife of 37 years, Deborah, get ready to leave Bridgestone Arena after a magical night.

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After the show, Michael W. Smith and his wife of 37 years, Deborah, get ready to leave Bridgestone Arena after a magical night.

source: people.com