"When you think about the time you get with your kids and put it in that finite focus of summers instead of years, you feel the weight of it," he says Tricia Despres is a writer for PEOPLE digital, ...

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CCM artist Matthew West opens up about his new album, "Jesus Is King," and how surrender, vulnerability and Scripture have deepened his faith after nearly 30 years in Christian music.

Matthew West’s albums usually have a collection of songs built around one central theme. In the case of his latest, it’s the power of prayer. “If I could sum up the way I write, most of the time I’m ...

In a culture that tells you power and strength all lie within yourself, Matthew West boldly says something different through ...

Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West can write the songs, make the record and take it on the road — but he cannot make ...

"Thank God I Do" won song of the year. Essential Music Publishing took publisher of the year. By Paul Grein Matthew West and Brandon Lake received top honors at the 47th annual ASCAP Christian Music ...

Matthew West, the chart-topping Christian artist behind hits such as “Truth Be Told,” “Hello, My Name Is” and Don’t Stop Praying,” is making waves not just with his songs but also with his newly ...

Always pushing himself to write songs, he’s a featured artist on Winter Jam 2026 tour coming Sunday to State Farm Arena. Matthew West makes himself work even when he's not feeling creative: “I can’t ...