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Singer, songwriter, husband, father of 2 beautiful girls. “18 Summers” OUT NOW

Franklin, TN
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Matthew West
21 days
“18 Summers” is out now! I hope this song reaches you and your family, and brings you closer together. Watching my girls grow up with Emily over the years has been so special to me, and I thank the Lord every day for these #18Summers . Listen here:
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I am so incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of my friend Mandisa. I will always cherish the memories of times we spent together hosting award shows, going on tour, and most of all helping her tell her story in the songwriting room. The first song she released after
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Man my heart is so heavy for @tobymac and family right now. Toby has lifted so many of us up with his music and his example. Now, may he feel us return the favor and lift him and family up in prayer. -mw
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Instead of praying, “God give me what I want,” I’m learning to pray “God, show me what YOU want, and change my heart until it wants the same thing.” “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart (Ps 37:4.)”
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5 years
I’ve been to El Paso many times and I’m just so sad for that community tonight. I know people say it’s not enough to send prayers. But I do believe there is power in prayer and a God Who is close to the broken-hearted. So I’m praying for El Paso and for this broken world.
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This is an incredible moment that just took place. This bombing could have been deadly. But these police officers kept calm and helped residents evacuate. Listen to what this officer shares. Talk about perspective! “Good to see you” has a new meaning for me now... wow.
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Dear Mr. President, Yesterday was EASTER SUNDAY. As for me and my house, the only thing celebrated on 3/31 was a risen savior who died and rose again to take away the sins of the world. Praying for our nation to return to “one nation under God,” & for our leaders to display
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2 months
Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, I have a simple message to all trans Americans: I see you. You are made in the image of God, and you're worthy of respect and dignity.
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Dear Lord, we need You.
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Well... this happened! My 1st Dove Award!!!
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6 years
Congratulations @matthew_west for winning Songwriter of the Year (Artist)! #DoveAwards #ReverentWonder
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There’s a war between guilt and grace and they’re fighting for a sacred space. But I’m living proof that GRACE WINS EVERY TIME. Happy Easter friends, He is Risen! -mw
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7 years
As the number of casualties rises this am, I'm just so sad for all victims in Vegas. Praying for this broken world and all who are hurting.
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5 years
I’m on vacation with my family. But all last night & today my mind has been on this family. @tobymac & his family have lost their son & brother & it’s just so heartbreaking. Toby has lifted so many of us up with his music for so long, May we all return the favor & lift them up...
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3 years
House to house executions in Afghanistan. Makes me sick to my stomach. Women, children, persecuted Christians. God, they need a miracle. I’m praying tonight. No successful mission ends in bloody chaos like this. Parents hug your kids tonight & be grateful you can.
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Matthew West
3 years
The more I learn about Afghanistan travesty, see heartbreaking videos and images, & watch @potus lie to everyone and not answer any questions, the more upset I get. I’m praying tonight for all who have been abandoned, and for all the soldiers being sent into harm’s way.
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Matthew West
6 years
Satan uses shame to make us see ourselves through the lens of mistakes we’ve made and wrong we’ve done. But God in His mercy looks at us through the lens of what HE has done FOR us in the shape of a savior on a cross. Who else is thankful for that today?
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7 years
I’m just a beggar in the presence of a king.
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7 years
My family is praying for everyone in Irma's path. For everyone who feels scared, helpless, worried. Praying for peace, protection, provision
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4 years
Sick to my stomach after watching video of police taking the life of #GeorgeFloyd I’m sure some say “well, you need to see the whole video.” But context won’t change what I feel deep in my spirit right now. what I just saw is WRONG and EVIL on every level
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Matthew West
4 years
Help! I’m in a house full of girls. I’ve lost all control, but my skin is glowing! 😂🤦‍♂️
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Don’t know how you spent your Saturday night but I had a big date! Got to take Delaney to the Daddy/Daughter Luau. Tonight it was me knocking on the door w/ flowers. Soon it’ll be some boy who I have to stare down until I strike fear into his heart😂Soaking up moments like these.
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2 years
You paid the price You took the cross You gave your life and You did it all with me on Your mind Thank You Jesus!
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3 years
Afghanistan, Haiti, our entire world. So much devastation, tragedy, fear, and hurting people around the world and in our country right now. Our leaders need to lead. We need to pray. Our world needs Jesus.
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Matthew West
1 year
What #SuperBowl parties look like when you are a girl dad. 🤦🏼‍♂️
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Matthew West
6 years
If you listen to my song “Day One” at midnight, you’ll hear my song Day One... at midnight. And it will be appropriate. You’re welcome 😜
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Matthew West
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Celebrating this girl today! My sweet Delaney is 10 years old. She is smart, funny, thoughtful, compassionate and just all around amazing. I know God has big plans in store for her and I’m blessed to be called her daddy. Everybody wish my girl a happy birthday!
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The mountain you’re facing might look bigger than you but it is not bigger than the God you serve. It might look impossible. But with God ALL things are possible!
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5 years
This is powerful. I’m gonna hug my kids a little tighter tonight. Praying hard for this family.
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TobyMac
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Truett Foster Mckeehan had joy that took the room when he entered. He was a magnetic son and brother and friend. If you met him, you knew him, you remembered him. His smile, his laugh, the encouragement he offered with words or even without... cont. at
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Just giving the kids what they want! Candy is so overrated.
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Matthew West
6 years
Keaton- YOU are an amazing, one in a million, world changer. God has big plans for your life! Don’t believe anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. This world is full of dream crushers who would rather cut you down than build you up but they're no match for amazing kids like YOU.
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This is Keaton Jones, he lives in Knoxville and he has a little something to say about bullying.
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“Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples when they see the love you have for each other (John 13:34-35 MSG.)”
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Matthew West
4 years
My dad sent me this video of this little boy named Sy. He’s singing “Nobody” and I think he has some promise of being a Christian artist one day! What do you guys think? Thanks for sharing your video, Mimi. Can’t wait to see you and your family on tour!
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Matthew West
6 years
I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find myself asking, ‘what if I had given everything?’ Life’s too short to go through the motions.
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Matthew West
7 years
My sweet friend Brooke went home to be with Jesus this morning. Heavy heart for her mom Amy today. Join me in lifting her up in prayer.
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Matthew West
8 years
Such an important reminder this time of year, through GRACE we have been saved! #gracewins #GoodFriday
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All to you Jesus, I freely give. As long as there’s breath in these lungs I will live with reckless abandon, my heart in your hands, I surrender it all. I’m going ALL IN.
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Matthew West
7 years
Praying tonight for Alyssa and Brooke, two girls who have battled cancer with all they've got. Their families could use our prayers.
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Matthew West
4 years
America! America! God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.
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Matthew West
1 year
Happy Easter from the West family! I hope you take some time today to marvel at the resurrection story that changed everything for you and for me. He is risen!
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Billy Graham, a spiritual giant, a voice to the masses, a man who filled stadiums with hungry souls & reached countless people with the life-saving message of a God who loved them. Read about the time I had a root beer with Billy Graham:
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Matthew West
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Reminding myself of God’s promises during times like these... here’s one of my favorites: “God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 1 Tim 1:7”
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Matthew West
4 years
Made it to the #GRAMMYs red carpet! How do I look, mom?
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Matthew West
3 years
Pumped that this song is reaching so many people💜Thanks @billboard @billboardcharts !!!
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Matthew West
6 years
There’s a world full of people dying from broken hearts, holding on to their guilt, thinking they fell to far. So don’t be afraid to show ‘em your beautiful scars, because they’re the proof, your the proof. Oh, the healing has begun. Oh the healing has begun-mw
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Matthew West
7 years
Welcome the newest addition to the West family! We shall call him "Nick." Nick says Merry Christmas Eve!
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Matthew West
7 years
Can't believe images this morning from Houston. Praying for everyone in the flood's way. I love the people of Houston and my heart goes out.
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4 years
Happy Easter from the West family! We decided to get dressed up in our Sunday best even though we are having church in our living room. We have so much to celebrate. So much to sing about. So much to give thanks for. The tomb is empty. Let your hearts be full! Love you all!
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Now I’m just a beggar in the presence of a king. I wish I could bring so much more. But if it’s true that you use Broken Things, then here I am Lord, I’m all yours. -mw
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Matthew West
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One day we were strangers, Ain’t it crazy how a single moment changes life as you know it, and now we got the same last name. Thought I was moving to Nashville just to sign a record deal. But my reason changed when I saw her face... -mw
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Matthew West
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Dear Austin, I’m praying for you. I can’t imagine the fear and panic these explosions are causing. Praying for authorities to quickly find the the ones responsible and bring them to justice. Hatred will not win. -mw
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I’m thankful for a grace that covers my past, a strength that carries me through today, and a hope for a future in Heaven. Every good and perfect gift comes from Him! Thank you Lord!
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Gathering with my family this morning to watch our church service online is just another reminder that faith goes much farther than the four walls of a church.
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Matthew West
2 years
I am honored to announce that my new song “Come Home for Christmas” will be the theme song for the Christmas season on the @GAfamilyTV Network starting on 11/3! My dear friend @candacecbure reached out a few months ago…
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Matthew West
4 years
My April Fools joke... My daughter started online school. I turned the house speakers on in the room where she was in class and then played fart noises over the speakers so her class would think she was passing gas. Score - Dad: 1 Lulu: 0
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Matthew West
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In my song #SomethingGreater , there’s a lyric that goes “I thought I moved to Nashville, just to sign a record deal...” but God had something greater planned. Emily is my “Something Greater” & today is her birthday. There’s no one I love celebrating more! Happy birthday!
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Family walks were never a thing with us before Covid. Now, they’re something I look forward to each night. We are together, away from phones (except for the occasional post like this 😜) and we are connecting. Consider this a little reminder to soak up the moments.
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Matthew West
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Jumping into 2019 like... #allin
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Matthew West
6 years
Full stomach. Full heart. Can’t lose. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! -mw
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Matthew West
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More than just a merry Christmas, I’m wishing you a Christmas to believe in. Where the moments turn to memories and years from now you’ll close your eyes and see them. More than just another busy season, I’m wishing you a Christmas to believe in. -mw
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Praying for Parkland. Heartbroken by the news of this tragic school shooting. Lord, be close to the broken-hearted. We need you now.
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Waited out 3 rain delays but couldn't do the show after all. When life gives you a rained out show, you find a tent!
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Matthew West
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“Be strong and courageous... for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6
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Matthew West
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. @kanyewest Jesus IS king. Wow! What an album. Another WEST telling the world about Jesus. Powerful. One song talks about how Christians will be the first ones to judge him. That’s what #truthbetold is about. There’s a sign on the door says “come as you are” but I doubt it...
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Matthew West
2 years
Tree up… too soon? Nope
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Matthew West
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I wrote this from the perspective of someone seeing their baby for the first time. Tried to capture the feelings I had when I first heard my daughter's heartbeat; the overwhelming sense of a life that is precious, a miracle & a gift. Unplanned is out now
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Matthew West
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Huge fan of this guy! @prattprattpratt
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Matthew West
4 years
Let our needs bring us to our knees.
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Matthew West
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Deeply saddened by the passing of my friend Alyssa, but it gives me peace to know that she is healed & full of joy in the presence of Jesus.
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Matthew West
5 years
I never have to go back to the day before you... happy anniversary to my love, my best friend, my partner in life. God has blessed me so much with the gift of walking through life with you by my side. Love you. -m
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Matthew West
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Today my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary! Joseph and Sharon West have faithfully weathered every storm of life and shine as a beautiful example of two people who put Christ at the center of their marriage. 3 sons and 11 grandchildren are all part of their legacy.
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Praying for Waukesha, WI., and for families who’s holiday celebration turned into a senseless tragedy. I hate the devil and the evil in this world but he will not prevail. “Hate what is evil; cling to what is good (Romans 12:9.)”
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“You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live. And everyone who lives believing in me does not ultimately die at all. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 MSG
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It’s day one of the rest of my life It’s day one of the best of my life I’m marching on to the beat of a brand new drum 2020, here I come The future has begun It’s day one.
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Matthew West
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Lord, I don’t want to get ahead of you today. Keep me aware moment by moment that you are in control and I am not. I surrender all includes ALL of MY PLANS. #myallin
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So much going on right now, Ohio State, Brazil, Gatlinburg fires. Take time, say a prayer for people you've never met but are known by God
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5 years
I got busted trying to capture a sweet moment of my daughter praying before our Christmas Eve meal 😂. “Can he not?” Ha!!!
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My firstborn. My fearless one. My travel buddy. My new food try-er. You’ve brought so much joy into our home and into this world. God has BIG BIG plans for you and I’m blessed to hold the title of “Lulu’s dad!” Happy birthday Lulu! Daddy loves you!!!!
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Keeping busy by working on my dance moves, not that I need to! 😉
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2 years
I cried like a baby last night as I watched my daughter make a public profession of her love for Jesus. I’ll never forget this moment. Your earthly father is proud of you and your Heavenly Father has great things in store for you!
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Delaney's 9th birthday today! She wanted to come on @theroadshow with me to celebrate! I love this girl so much and I'm proud to be her daddy. Everybody wish her a happy birthday!!!!
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Matthew West
4 years
Happy New Year from the West family!
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When the message of the Gospel becomes personal, that’s when it becomes life-changing. Realizing He loved YOU so much that He made the greatest sacrifice for you to receive the greatest gift: an eternity in Heaven. He is Risen!
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I'm reminded that our flag is about more than some football player's protest, but a country that stands back up after it gets knocked down.
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4 years
Merry Christmas all you cotton headed ninny muggins!
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7 years
Watching the news about Charlottesville, Barcelona, Boston, and the list goes on...reminds me that our hurting world needs a healing savior.
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Matthew West
8 years
Brain cancer didn't stop Alyssa from coming to @winterjamtour She's back in the hospital today, would u pray 4 her?
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Matthew West
5 years
God doesn’t use everybody the same way. He won’t allow any life that’s surrendered to Him to go to waste. Just the opposite. When you’re truly surrendered, God pours into you the abilities you need to walk out His will for the rest of your life.
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January 16th will always be the day Emily and I celebrate a gift from God that changed our lives forever. Lulu, we love you so much and are so proud of you! God has great things for you, and the best is yet to come! Everybody wish my girl a happy birthday!!!
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4 years
This was a blast. Thank you guys for letting this song be part of your lives! I’m just blown away!!!
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8 years
I don't wanna go through the motions, I don't wanna go one more day without your all consuming passion inside of me
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I can’t believe the amount of destruction that tore through Nashville this morning. This city has been a great home to me and my family & seeing so much loss is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with those who were directly impacted by the tornado. #IBelieveInNashville
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5 years
“Never doubt the power of prayer.” #NationalDayofPrayer
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6 years
This couple shared their story with me tonight. They hit a low point in their marriage and were on the verge of divorce. They told me the lyrics to “Forgiveness” helped them to forgive each other and recommit to their marriage. Now, they’re celebrating 22 years!
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Thinking about you, Texas.
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This guy stopped me today to show me that he knows his true identity! #childoftheonetrueking
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4 years
I know the only reason I can stand here free of all my shame is wave upon wave of grace upon grace upon grace.
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7 years
Incredibly excited to share these songs with you & hope they encourage you to go ALL IN! Available now at
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Until my days are done, I’ll be telling everyone about the God who loved the man who needed grace. #BrandNew
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Matthew West
8 years
Tonight thousands stood together, united, a family. All different walks of life, singing to God who is our healer.
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Matthew West
5 years
This one time I took 2nd place in a karaoke contest at a place called Enchanted Castle that was a lot like Chuckie Cheese. This was the song that took me to the finals. Delaney was not impressed 😂. Happy 4th of July everyone!!!
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Matthew West
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So inspired by Jonny + Laura Grant. Jonny's a navy seal who was in a car accident & I'm humbled "Broken Things" is an encouragement to them.
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