Jewelry Television® and Michael W. Smith Partner to Promote 'Glory'

Jewelry Television® and Michael W. Smith Partner to Promote 'Glory'

Jewelry shopping network to host appearance by Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewelry Television® (JTV), the largest broadcast shopping network focused exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and gemstones, announced a partnership with Grammy award-winning artist, Michael W. Smith. The Christian singer will perform live on Jewelry Television® on Sunday, Nov. 20( )at 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST to promote his latest instrumental CD release, 'Glory,' and share holiday cheer with JTV viewers. 'Glory' is currently available pre-release at JTV.com and will be available in stores on Nov. 22.

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The partnership, facilitated by AMG-Media, Inc., is the culmination of Smith's participation in JTV's Comfort & Joy Collector's Edition Holiday CD. Designed as a gift with purchase for JTV customers, Smith included the bonus track, 'Forever' from 'Glory.' Comfort and Joy is an interactive CD with holiday music performed by JTV hosts and employees and includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and special offers.

"Michael W. Smith exemplifies the character, moral values and spirit of Jewelry Television®," noted Tim Matthews, CEO and president. "So this partnership is a way of expressing those values to our customers. We are honored Michael is lending his talent to the Comfort & Joy Collector's Edition Holiday CD. He is making our holiday gift to customers even more special."

Glory is Smith's twenty-third career album.

"I grew up watching blockbuster movies with scores by John Williams," said Smith. "I find myself writing cinematic pieces. Glory feels like a soundtrack and all the movies are in my head. It's exciting to share this work with JTV's loyal customers."

Fans of Jewelry Television can keep up with special guests and events, daily website promotions and exclusive offers by visiting any of the company's social media outlets including:

-- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewelrytelevision
-- Twitter: www.twitter.com/jewelry
-- YouTube: www.youtube.com/jewelrytelevision
About Jewelry Television®

Jewelry Television® (JTV) is the only broadcast shopping network that focuses exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and gemstones. The privately-held company was founded in 1993 and broadcasts high definition programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to over 80 million unique households in the U.S. Jewelry Television® was recently ranked the 14th largest retailer of fine jewelry in the U.S. by National Jeweler.JTV.com is the fifth largest jewelry destination on the internet according to Internet Retailer's Top 500 Guide for 2010. For more information, visit JTV.com.

Michael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning Americansinger-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in both Contemporary Christian and Mainstream music. Smith is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and has earned 40 Dove Awards. Over the course of his career, Michael W. Smith has sold more than 15 million albums and recorded 29 No. 1 Hit songs, one Double Platinum, seven Platinum and 16 Gold albums. Smith is an American Music Award recipient; he was also named one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People". Glory is Smith's twenty-third career album and he is currently on a month-long Christmas Tour with Symphony Orchestras across the country and Canada.

SOURCE Jewelry Television, Knoxville, TN

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