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Member Since6/10/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.matthewwest.com
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iLike Matthew West

InfluencesJames Taylor, Switchfoot, Edwin McCain, Matchbox Twenty, Counting Crows, Patty Griffin, John Mayer, John Hiatt, Better that Ezra. Steven Curtis Chapman, Train, Wayne Newton, Early Madonna, White Snake, and Backstreet Boys. (just kidding about the last 4)
Sounds LikeA bunch of influences all mixed together. Always striving to be 'not your ordinary' singer/songwriter.
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Feb 13 2010 6:30P
Louisville Marriott Downtown - Sweetheart Dinner w/ The Katinas Louisville, Kentucky
Feb 21 2010 7:00P
First Baptist Church of Lodi Lodi, California
Feb 21 2010 7:00P
First Baptist Church of Lodi Lodi, California
Mar 13 2010 1:30P
Shoreline Christian Center - Extraordinary Women Conference 2010 Austin, Texas
Mar 21 2010 6:00P
Eastridge Christian Assembly - Eastridge Christian Assembly Grand Opening Issaquah, Washington
Apr 11 2010 7:00P
Countryside Community Church Spearfish, South Dakota
Apr 24 2010 1:30P
Bi-Lo Center - Extraordinary Women Conference Greenville, South Carolina
May 1 2010 6:45P
Busch Gardens-Gwazi Field w/ Brandon Heath Tampa, Florida
Jun 12 2010 6:30P
National Sports Center Blaine, Minnesota
Jun 17 2010 8:00P
Stone Mountain Park - Atlantafest Stone Mountain, Georgia
Jun 18 2010 7:00P
Capitol Civic Centre Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Jul 10 2010 7:20P
Olathe Community Park Olathe, Colorado
Jul 11 2010 11:30A
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Jul 11 2010 12:00P
Michael W. Smith Alaska Cruise Seattle, Washington
Aug 21 2010 6:00P
Copeland Hall - Thunder From Above Bowdon, Georgia

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BIOGRAPHY

“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”
—C.S. Lewis


Life was good for Matthew West. Having catapulted onto the Christian music scene in 2003 with his debut single, "More”—the most played Christian AC song of 2004—the multi-Dove Award nominee and sought-after songwriter had enjoyed two critically-acclaimed studio recordings, Happy (2003) and History (2005); been a mainstay at Christian radio with memorable hits like “Only Grace,” “History” and “Next Thing You Know”; and toured with such artists as tobyMac and BarlowGirl. But in April of 2007, with a new label home at Sparrow Records, concert dates on the books and plans to hit the studio with a fresh batch of songs for an album he’d already titled Something To Say, Matthew lost his voice.

After one look at his vocal chords, doctors at the Vanderbilt Voice Center immediately put all his plans on hold. They discovered a vascular polyp and hemorrhaged blood vessels on Matthew’s vocal chord, making it impossible for him to sing. His doctors were convinced only two courses of treatment would work: complete silence and surgery.

“Everything came to a screeching halt,” Matthew says of the diagnosis and the news of surgery. “All of a sudden my calendar was completely cleared. My studio plans were postponed. My life shut down.” Even worse, he says, was the frustration of not being able to communicate with his wife, Emily, and 1-year-old daughter, Lulu. “I was armed with a dry erase board, unable to do the little things we take for granted everyday, like talking with my wife, or singing to my little girl before bed.”

This season of silence wasn’t just a wake up call for the Wests, it was a dark, uncertain place. “I saw a side of Matthew that I had not yet really seen,” says Emily. “A more fearful side, vulnerable, less confident. But also, I saw in Matthew a determination to allow God to do a work in his life through this trial. I saw him commit time each day in prayer, and really seek God for some purpose to this season.”

Matthew recommitted himself to journaling his thoughts and prayers during his season of silence. “Solitude is an uncomfortable place, and silence is so unnatural for most of us,” he relates. “I found myself surrounded by questions like, ‘What if I can’t sing anymore? What if my voice doesn’t sound the same? What if I can’t provide for my family?’ It was foundation shattering. But over and over again, I felt this recurring message on my heart saying, ‘Cease striving…don’t even ask for answers, just be with Me. Be still. I am using your voice, even when you can’t hear it.’”

Most of the songs on Something to Say were written before Matthew’s surgery, but in many ways, it took this trial to fully understand their meaning. “Prior to this experience, I only had a glimpse of what these songs had to say, but having literally nothing to say for two months, it was as if I understood what these songs were trying to communicate all along. It’s like writing messages or taking notes and then taking the test to see if you really ‘get’ what you’ve written. Sometimes you’re given the message before you know what it means. Then the test comes, and you can see how God intended everything to be.”

Driven by a distinctive lyrical clarity, Something To Say is a soundtrack for life—a powerful reminder that God is speaking every day out of the broken places and pieces of our lives. Produced by Brown Bannister, Ed Cash and Chris Stevens, the album delivers the infectious guitar-driven pop that fans have come to expect from an artist and writer whose songs have also graced projects by Natalie Grant, Mandisa, Mark Schultz and Billy Ray Cyrus, as well as a cut on Rascal Flatts’ multi-platinum Feels Like Today.

From the high-energy title track, to the powerful “The Moment of Truth,” to the closing ballad “Stop The World,” Something To Say unfolds in fresh and thought-provoking ways to reveal its message of hope and healing. “I wanted to write songs that weren’t afraid to talk about real life,” Matthew says. “Real struggles. Real issues. Real problems. Because every song about real life is an opportunity to sing about the real Hope that can be found in Jesus.”

“Life Inside You” is an unforgettable example. Based on a true story, Matthew captures the struggles—and Hope—of a teenage couple facing pregnancy and addiction. “This young couple, with all the potential in the world, on the verge of throwing in the towel… somehow in the center of what seemed so hopeless, that tiny heart was beating… She kept the baby. It’s a boy. They got sober and got married. Redemption is real.”

The core message of the entire album, he says, is “no matter how many mistakes we’ve made or trials we’ve faced, it’s the brokenness of our lives that God uses to give us something to say to the world. I was sitting in church one Sunday after my surgery when my pastor read a quote from C.S. Lewis: ‘God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.’ It’s easier to cover up the weakest moments in life, hoping no one sees, but that’s not God’s plan for us. ‘Offer it up to Me, let Me show you what new life is like, what I can do with your mistakes.’ He will amplify His voice through you in a huge way.”

Ultimately, Matthew hopes to communicate the message that God is indeed at work in all our lives, in every circumstance, in every moment of our existence. And even in the silence—as Matthew well knows—there is still great Hope to be shared, a story to be told, and something to say.


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Feb 9 2010 5:33 AM

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Feb 9 2010 12:35 AM

We were brought here together on GOD'Sspace to share the praise and glory of our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,and to love and care for one another. It is truly through the grace and love of God for us,that we are so close to each others hearts, we hold each other up,and we are a wonderful fellowship of love,prayers and strength. Even though we are so far across the miles. I marvel at HIS perfect hand who guides us on our lifepaths,to reach out and help others to come to know Christ, to surrender their lives and receive their inheiratance to HIS kingdom! Of all the sites I've been acquaited with,none have shared the love that I have known here. God Bless You,as he has me with you~ Everlasting love and smiles!:)Cherry





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Feb 6 2010 9:07 PM

Hey mathew. I was just swing by to share something with u.. I can have the worst day ever but when i hear your music it gives me the strenth i need and with the help of gods power always keep me going! THE MOTIONS! CANT HELP BUT LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY! GOD BLESS!
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Feb 6 2010 6:34 AM

hello matthew and how are you friend and god bless you i praise the lord for you and your minstry and to god be the glory for the things that he has done you know your little girl sings really good like you friend cause i was watching the you tube and praise god she is going to be a beauitful singer like her dad praise the lord and i am so happy to be your friend brother and will always will support your minstry you nad your family have a good weekend friend take care and god bless you 'mike
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Feb 5 2010 11:17 PM

OK MW! You've been saved by grace (again!) I'm on the edge of my seat though and am excited to find out the next great love song. Enjoy you're weekend... no pressure! Thanks for all you do!
Hannah

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Feb 5 2010 5:47 PM

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

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Feb 5 2010 7:49 AM

Thanks for the add.. ^^
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Feb 5 2010 4:44 AM

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
~Colossians 3:16~

In His Love,

Regina
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Feb 4 2010 7:43 AM

nice guitar...dude...=)
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Feb 3 2010 9:53 AM

Cheers for the add Matthew - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
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Feb 3 2010 12:17 AM

I send my love and prayers to you sweet darlin' ! Great big heartsmiles and hugs too!:) God Bless You in everything you need ~Cherry

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Melanie Waggoner

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Feb 2 2010 5:49 PM

Thanks for the add!!
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Feb 1 2010 1:46 PM

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Corinthians I 15:57.
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Feb 1 2010 1:23 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD GOD BLESS
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Jan 30 2010 4:28 PM

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Jan 29 2010 2:18 AM

mathew i wanted to come by to tell you that you are an amazing singer... you have touched me though all you songs.... i pray everyday that i become closer to god like i was befour... through the past years i have fallen in and out of church.. i grew up knowing who god was and i knew how powerful his love is.. im a mother of two beauitful babies that are heaven sent. i just want to set a right example and serve god the right way!!!!! keep me in your prayers.... god bless!
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Jan 28 2010 5:04 PM

Thanks for the add!
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Jan 28 2010 6:47 AM

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Jan 27 2010 9:50 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!
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Jan 26 2010 8:16 PM

Dearest Friend & Brother.. You and I know that we, as believers, are under attack by the enemy of God and man.. that old boy the devil.. and more and more I am hearing of my precious born again Brothers and Sisters who are under attack as well.. so wanted a place where we believers may gather together to comfort, encourage, and strengthen one another.. and if God wills, to lead others to Christ if He draws others to us.. please know that I am here if you need me.. and THANK YOU so much for your friendship and for being with me here.. much respect, love & hugs.. Lynn..
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