Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, NSAI's 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP's 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, K-LOVE Fan Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and has been named Billboard's Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film "The Heart of Christmas." Dubbed "one of Christian music's most prolific singer-songwriters" (Billboard), West has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications and notched 34 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter.
In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards seven times and has more than 250 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Anne Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Casting Crowns and others. He has 15 studio albums under his belt, the latest released in 2023, a double album - MY STORY YOUR GLORY. Composed of 22 tracks, the first part of the double album, MY STORY, embodies the countless stories fans have shared with the songwriter over the years as well as personal experiences and the second part, YOUR GLORY, marks his first official Gospel worship album. West's most recent single "Don't Stop Praying" released earlier this year marks his biggest streaming single debut in West's 20-year career.
Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written seven books to date: "Give This Christmas Away," "The Story Of Your Life," "Forgiveness," "Today Is Day One", "Hello, My Name Is, "The God Who Stays" and his latest, "My Story Your Glory 30-Day Devotional" with one more slated for 2024. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information.
Everything| Posted November 20, 2009
I found Matthew recently and the music just ministered to me. Awesome. My favorite is Everything, so true. Jesus is Everything
Matthew, thank you for everything you do.
Nash
Great Job!| Posted November 20, 2009
Your testamony about your surgery and how you had to clear your plans so God Could do what he wanted in your life has really had a affect towards my personal ,spiritual life.
Really Great Music| Posted November 15, 2009
I really enjoy listening to your music. You seem to present to message of the gospel pretty clearly compared to some that try to hide behind analogies, metaphors, and stories. Some out there seem to be in it just for the money but I really don't get that from listening to your music which is really uplifting. Great voice as well that isn't too girly sounding. Keep up the great work!
Amazing!| Posted November 10, 2009
I've heard several times what you've been through, and I'm so glad you have stuck it out! Keep up the good work, your music is very uplifting! Love it!!
What a blessing!| Posted November 10, 2009
God has demonstrated his wonderful grace in your life. I found your words powerful and meaningful. To be going through the motions as a Christian is to miss out on a lot that Christ has to offer to someone who follows him whole heartedly
What a blessing!| Posted November 10, 2009
God has demonstrated his wonderful grace in your life. I found your words powerful and meaningful. To be going through the motions as a Christian is to miss out on a lot that Christ has to offer to someone who follows him whole heartedly
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