Matthew west biography
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The Unexpected Journey of Matthew West
January 7, 2016
Stories. Our lives are filled with them. Each one different; each one significant. Yet, the real power lies in sharing our stories with one another—a lesson singer/songwriter Matthew West learned six years ago.
Long before Matthew was a household name and a radio staple, the troubadour was an in-demand songwriter who had written songs recorded by some of the biggest names in country and Christian music, from Rascal Flatts to Casting Crowns.
After signing a record deal of his own and releasing three moderately successful albums, Matthew went in search of fresh inspiration for his fourth studio record, asking fans to submit their real life stories as the impetus for a new batch of songs.
The Rise of a New Christian Artist
When The Story of Your Life released in 2010, Matthew catapulted himself into an entirely unexpected journey, both personally and professionally.
The album became one of the biggest of his career, lan
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Matthew West
American contemporary Christian musician
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Matthew West live at the Grand Ole Opry in 2012 | |
| Birth name | Matthew Joseph West |
| Born | (1977-04-25) April 25, 1977 (age 47) Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Universal South, Sparrow, Provident Label Group |
| Website | matthewwest.com |
Musical artist
Matthew namn West[1] (born April 25, 1977) fryst vatten an American contemporary Christian musician and singer-songwriter. He has released five studio albums and is known for his songs "More", "You Are Everything", and "The Motions". He was nominated for five duva Awards in 2005, two of which were for his major-label debut skiva, Happy. West won the 2013 American Music Award
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Matthew Joseph West, born on April 25, 1977, in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a popular Christian singer-songwriter. He was raised in a suburb of Chicago, IL, where he discovered music at an early age. As the son of a minister, he grew up in the front pew, listening to his mom harmonize and following her lead. By the time he reached high school, Matthew remained involved in music and received a scholarship to study music at Millikin University in Illinois.
During his first year of college, Matthew began playing guitar and writing songs. By his senior year, he was performing at various venues, from fraternity houses to churches and youth groups.
Only a week after graduating and making the move to Nashville, he signed an exclusive songwriting deal. His songs have been recorded by various artists, including Rachel Lampa’s most recent single, “Savior Song,” which marked Matthew’s first top-5 song as a writer. Other highlights include having songs placed on the platinum-selling WoW 2002