Smith was a personal friend of former President George H. W. Bush and is a friend of his son , former President George W. Bush . Smith was invited to play at the 2004 Republican National Convention singing " There She Stands " , as well as the state funeral of George H. W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington , DC , on December 5 , 2018 , singing " Friends "
2004 Republican National Convention
2004 Republican National Convention
Michael W. Smith