Written alongside Jeff Pardo and AJ Pruis, "18 Summers"' lyrics seem to come straight from the life of West and his family, which includes wife Emily and their two daughters.

It's been an emotional time for Matthew West as of late. "There's a good chance, on any given day, that if you walked into the West House, you'd see a grown man cry," West, 47, tells PEOPLE with a ...

Christian musician Matthew West released the song "Modest Is Hottest" on June 18—and in less than a week it has sparked a fierce debate on evangelical purity culture. The lyrics explore the ...

SPRING LAKE — Singer-songwriter Matthew West has his feet firmly planted in two musical worlds.IF YOU GO • Who: Matthew West, with Josh Wilson and Lance McAfee. • When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday (Nov ...

Singer/songwriter Matthew West. Credit: Hannah Burton. 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.

Commentary on Christian singer Matthew West's latest song is growing and it's not just from fans — it's from angry parents, too. The song, titled "Modest Is Hottest," released June 18, begins ...

Christian singer and songwriter Matthew West has managed to remain true to his craft, while diversifying his personal portfolio over the last few years. In addition to writing, recording and ...

Matthew West won songwriter of the year honors from the ASCAP Christian Music Awards, as he did last year — but unlike 2021, he was able to make it a double-play, also picking up song of the ...