Michael Olson Release

Rocketown artist Michael Olson returns with his sophomore CD, "Where Fear and Faith Collide," on Feb. 13, 2007.

After playing drums for Michael W. Smith’s summer band

dates as well as joining Smith’s current “Christmastime” tour,

Olson has already been confirmed as a guest artist on Smith’s Spring

2007 tour. A talented multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer,

Olson teamed with acclaimed producers Jason Ingram (Bebo Norman) and

Nathan Dantzler (Tree63, The Turning) to craft his latest effort.

“Where Fear and Faith Collide" is a collection of songs that has come

out of a period of huge transition in my life,” remarked Olson.

“It seems like circumstantially everything is different for me than

it was two years ago. Some changes have been great, and some have

been truly challenging. In either case, changes in life beg the

question, ‘What are the foundational things that I believe in and

how do they apply to these new circumstances?’ We can either allow

challenges to define us and back us into a corner of fear, or allow

God to use challenges to grow our faith. This record reflects how God

has grown my faith over the past few years.”

Since Rocketown’s release of Olson’s 2005 independent debut, the

artist has performed on tours with Big Daddy Weave, Ginny Owens and

the Gloria Christmas tour in addition to serving in the bands of

Smith and Sara Groves. Olson will also be performing on the 18 dates

of Smith’s Christmas tour, which started Nov. 24, and is scheduled

to hit such major markets as Dallas, Cleveland, Nashville, Atlanta

and Minneapolis, among others. Cities and dates for Smith’s Spring

2007 tour, on which Olson has already been confirmed as a guest

artist, will be announced soon.

Singles from "Where Fear and Faith Collide"—“On the Third Day” for

AC and “Tell Me Again” for Inspirational radio—will go for adds

on Dec. 29. Both songs aptly represent the album’s overall theme,

and “Tell Me Again,” which traces God’s work through biblical

history by outlining the stories of David and Abraham, features the

luminous vocals of INO artist Sara Groves.

Rocketown Records President Don Donahue said, “Helping Michael with

the making of "Where Fear and Faith Collide" has been extremely

satisfying to all who participated in the process. From co-writers to

players to producers to our staff, we feel this project is one that

needs to be heard due to its universal themes and brilliant choruses.

I eagerly anticipate audiences and church bodies nationwide

experiencing the music in 2007.”