The hotel carpet feels like a wet towel. So does the comforter on the bed for that matter. I arrived in Florida last night to a healthy dose of humidity that only this fine state could conjure in October. It’s feels just like Autumn (minus the seasonal chill in the air, the leaves changing color, [...]

Today I mowed my lawn. My wife couldn’t believe it. You probably don’t either. So here is a picture. Earl watched. I enjoy doing normal things. The road isn’t normal. Hotel beds aren’t normal. airports aren’t normal. Concerts, lights and stages aren’t normal. Sure, they become almost normal to me, but after awhile are unsettling [...]

Good times in Greenville. Her album is blowing up. It was an honor to write some tunes for it. And this just in: We’re doing a song for the Veggietales movie that is coming out later this year. The movie is called “The Pirates Who Don’t do Anything,” and the song is called “The Right [...]

Had a great time in Greenville, South Carolina this weekend. I did a show with Mandisa (American Idol) downtown during the city’s Fall Festival. The crowd was amazing! It was a beautiful day, and I got to re-connect with my friends Rob and Kristen from HIS Radio. Tried out 2 of the new songs for [...]

I’ve gotten some great response from so many of you about the new song, “You Are Everything,” and wanted to thank you guys for the awesome support.  The song is starting to get a lot of play at radio right now, which is so exciting! I played the new song this weekend at a show [...]

Please disregard my last letter.  With Shame, Matthew West

I must take this opportunity to inform you that I will be unavailable for any and all activities, concerts, radio interviews, sleep, meals, or family time for the next several days, and perhaps weeks. The reason for my necessary absence from my everyday life is one of utmost importance. The Chicago Cubs have made it [...]