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.
AWESOMe| Posted September 06, 2009
Matthew West has got to be the best out there by far. Every song on his last two albums are incredible! Definately worth listening to.
Great Artist!| Posted September 04, 2009
I love Matthew West! Every song has such powerful lyrics. I love the new CD. The Motions is such a great reminder, and I love the song A Friend in the World. So great, I can't wait to hear him and concert and buy the next CD!
Amazing| Posted September 03, 2009
Matthew West is a really good singer!!!!!!! One of my favorite songs of his is 'The Motions'. The song lyrics really show that he really is a Christian and that his songs are sung for God. Actually, all his song's are like that. His heart is definitely in the right place!!!
Great| Posted September 03, 2009
Matthew West is a great singer! I love his song 'Motions'. It really caught my attention whenever I first heard it. His lyrics are amazing and praises God!
cool dude| Posted September 03, 2009
Pretty cool guy- saw him at the dove awards/GMA week about 3 years ago- and we was SUPER NICE! Love his music- my favorite song: More!
Something To Say about Matthew West| Posted September 02, 2009
From the moment I first heard the song "Something To Say" on the Weekend Top 20 Countdown, I loved it! That song has really spoken to my heart and encouraged me to speak out for the Lord even when I don't think my voice will be heard. I'm proud to say that I now own the album "Something To Say" through God's providence (won it in a contest :) ) and plan to add more of Matthew's amazing CDs to my collection very soon!
Awesome| Posted September 02, 2009
Love Matthew West - his lyrics are awesome with great catchy melodies to go along with them. Can't get enough of his music!
Great new album!| Posted September 02, 2009
Matt, you have wrote powerful new songs that will reach out to millions! GOD is going to do GREAT things with your new album!