For 25 years Michael McLean has been changing lives with his tender songs and candid messages. He has shared the “hard stories” -- those from his own life and those of others -- and has sung us all the way to light at the end of the tunnel. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that for every person, twist, or turn along life’s path, Michael McLean has the perfect song.
McLean released his debut album, You’re Not Alone, in 1983 and with every song that followed, his lyrics filled voids, encouraged love, and offered hope. Now, more than 25 albums later, his musical legacy has not only resonated in the hearts of thousands, but continues to be a standard for those seeking meaning and peace.
To celebrate this exciting anniversary, McLean released a boxed set of six albums in 2008. The definitive collection, 25, is filled with his most beloved songs from the last 25 years, many of which were out-of-print, as well as a handful of brand-new songs on each album.
With a background in film, McLean began early in his career making commercials for radio and television, receiving numerous national and international awards for advertising. Such awards included the prestigious Clio Award, National Addy Award, New York Ad Club’s Andy Award, two National Emmy Finalists Awards, and the Bronze Lion at the Cannes Film Festival. He later used his film experience to produce and direct several films including, Together Forever, The Prodigal Son, and Mr. Krueger’s Christmas starring film legend Jimmy Stewart.
Ever the engaging performer and master storyteller, McLean has shared his beloved Christmas musical, The Forgotten Carols, with more than a half-million people across the country since 2001. With humor and heart, “The Carols” has become a beloved tradition for thousands of families who mark the beginning of their holiday season with this magical musical.
Celebrating the Light, another of McLean’s musicals, ran for five seasons at the Promised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake City and The Garden, an allegorical oratorio written with Merrill Jenson and Bryce Neubert, opened in Jerusalem and has been performed across the country as well as in France, South America, and Russia. His popular sea-faring musical The Ark enjoyed a New York City debut in 2005.
In addition to his music and films, McLean has also authored four books with accompanying CDs – Distant Serenade, Hold on the Light Will Come: And Other Lessons My Songs Have Taught Me, The Forgotten Carols, and most recently, From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours.
McLean and his wife Lynne have three children and live in California.
Coming up this Friday is a show that is sure to be as memorable as it will be amazing. Anyone who has ever been to Daniels Den in Plano, IL knows that it is a special place to play and to watch Christian music. Our last show there was extremely memorable for us and for many of our friends in the audience. We are making a personal pledge that this upcoming show will not disappoint. Additionally, admission is entirely free. That’s right FREE ADMISSION. So come on out this Friday at 7:30PM to Daniels Den in Plano, IL. Bring the entire family to be with us in fellowship as we practice His presence in song, worship, and prayer. Please visit michaelmcclead.com or daniels-den.org for more information.
Joel Osteen ministries present Michael McClead LIVE @ the 149th edition of the annual Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, MN. Please join us this Saturday August 1st for a special 3 hour performance from 4:30PM-7:30PM LIVE @ Rochester's very own Olmsted County Fair. For more information please visit www.olmstedcountyfair.com or www.MichaelMcClead.com
Saturday June 20th at The Outer Limits we are playing one night only and will be shooting 3 camera angles for our upcoming video for "Whole Lotta Waitress".
Not only do we need to make sure this bar is wall to wall packed for the good of the video, but also to show the owners that we can pack their club.
Click the link above for directions to the bar via google maps. The Outer Limits is located at:
Hello friend. Would you please consider coming to our show on Tuesday night June 16th at the Elbo Room in Chicago, IL? It would be great to have you there and if you are able to make it, please come over and say hello. We are very excited to be playing at the Elbo Room with three other amazing artists including; The Crown and Two Chairmen, The Columbian Exposition and Saturday June. It's a 21 and up show and we'll be on stage at 9:00PM. Admission is only $7.00, so what do you think?
Hello, friend. Would you please consider coming to our show this weekend at the Watershed Cafe in Frankfort, IL? It is our first show as a band and my first show in more than five years!!! It would be an honor to have you there for what will be an incredible night of praise, love, and worship. We would love to have you, so what do you say?
Hope you and your family have a fun, safe, and very merry Christmas this year. May we all remember the Savior and his special birth this day and reflect on the gift he gave to all of us. May the lord bless you this day. Again, Merry Christmas! Larabeth Lobo Hot Myspace Comments /Adultfriender
Hello Michael!! I hope you and your family are having a fun, safe, and happy Thanksgiving. We are so blessed to have your music enrich our lives and I am so grateful to you for bringing your awesome talent to the world. May the Lord bless you and your family. Larabeth
We are so blessed to have such a wonderful talent in this world. You create music that touches so many people in such a positive and beautiful way! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us! I hope to one day meet you. You are Amazing!!!
Michael, it was great to meet you, and to experience your amazing concert at the Adoption Conference. The 2 hours we got to spend with you is a "Now" moment that I would love to re-live time and time again. Thanks for being you!! Much love, and God bless, Diane :)
i just wanted to say you are absolulty amazing. i love your songs in rigelleto.. the melody within is so beautiful.. and all ur music is amazing.. i watched your live show on the internet with john you guys did great..-heather-
I love your music! I have read the book The Forgotten Carols and this last Christmas was the first year I was able to go see it. It was so awesome. Your wife is also very talented.
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