• Grammy? Seriously?

    December 3, 2009 - Comments (14)

    Grammy? Seriously?

    My head is spinning right now, and has been all day. I’m in NYC, having dinner with my manager, and my wife calls to inform me that I’ve been nominated for a Grammy!!! Unbelievable. “The Motions” is nominated for Best Gospel Song, and I’m so thrilled. This is my first nomination, and it’s still a bit surreal.

    Just wanted to take this chance to once again say thank you to all of you for supporting me, and “The Motions.” You seem to make my dreams come true just about daily… I’m blessed to be able to make this music, and so grateful that you dig it!
    -mw

    Matthew West POSTED BY:
    Matthew West

    • 14 comments

    1. 1. Lori Kampfhenkel commented:

      Thu 3/12/09, 10:27 pm

      Matthew, you have a God-given gift which the Lord has chosen to use to reach people!!! I’m not surprised!!! However, I can only imagine the thrill it must be to be nominated for a Grammy :) I just want you to know, the first song I ever heard you sing was “more” and every time I heard it i would cry. That song alone would bring me to a closer place with my Savior, just knowing how much he loves me, thank you for painting such a beautiful picture for me :) -Lori Beth

    2. 2. linda mcafee commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 7:22 am

      Ryan is smiling…..congratulations!!

    3. 3. Theresa commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 9:11 am

      Congratulations! God has definitely used you in my life with The Motions. I’m sure with many other lives as well. I just heard “Give This Christmas Away” powerful message there as well – give the love away. :-) hugs to you and your fam.

    4. 4. Theresa commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 9:13 am

      When are you coming to California???

    5. 5. Jonhattan Constante commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 10:02 am

      Matthew, Congratulations and I´m not surprised for that nomination. God has been using you in mighty ways and that’s not only my personal thought. The children in Colombia will all agree with me about it!

    6. 6. Jeisel Q commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 2:15 pm

      “The Motions” is avery special song to me, and Im so glad that you were nominated for a Grammy. CONGRATULATIONS!! I really hope you win because you deserve it. You are a great singer and all your songs are wonderful.
      God bless!!

    7. 7. Jillian Racchini commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 7:08 pm

      You, my friend, have been entrusted by the Most High with a phenomenal talent. It is Gods gift to you. Thank you for dedicating your life to your talent/gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am happy, but not surprised, that the secular world has taken notice.
      Matthew, may the glory of God continue to be revealed in your music.

    8. 8. Jan Devore commented:

      Fri 4/12/09, 10:11 pm

      Matthew, congratulations. The whole Millikin University family is so proud of you!

    9. 9. Karen in Indiana commented:

      Sat 5/12/09, 12:26 pm

      My family and friends from our church attended your concert last night. I very much enjoyed it. My favorite was “Come O Come Immanuel!” Thanks for a song with such depth that transpires the ages because of the message!

      I mostly enjoyed talking with your Dad after the concert and watching you reconnect with college friends. Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your family through this Christmas tour. I’m praying for health and a balance for you through the grueling pace, a wisdom about how to balance this ministry God has entrusted to you with other priorities He wants you to keep, and above all else that you will stay grounded in HIM!!!! KEEP THE FOCUS! Hebrews 12:1-3

    10. 10. Jennifer Eckert commented:

      Sat 5/12/09, 1:42 pm

      “Grammy? Seriously?”…Yes!!!! Congrats…I’m so glad you and Jeremy Camp were not in the same category…it would be too hard to decide who I wanted to win since you guys both have awesome God inspired music.

      Oh and before I forget…You’re Welcome.

    11. 11. Shannon H commented:

      Sat 5/12/09, 7:21 pm

      Matthew, Congrats on the grammy nomination! The Motions has impacted so many people already, and I know it will continue to move people. I pray that God will continue to move people through your music. I pray that you, your family, and your band are blessed by this work you’ve done and continue to do for the Lord.

    12. 12. Barb K. commented:

      Sun 6/12/09, 2:41 am

      Matthew, what an awesome, beautiful concert last night. I think God woke me up at this unusual hour reminding me that I forgot to say “thank you” for the book! Your mother is proud, I’m sure! Your message is strong and so Christ centered. Though we might have been a little star-struck in the front row tonight, you keep us focused on Christ. I’m keeping you in prayer throughout this tour and after. What an incrediblely self-less thing that you would do this tour at Christmas-time AND bring it to Madison, WI no less! Thank you so much!! We all loved the whole concert but especially your song about the Day After Christmas! Powerful thoughts and message, my friend! Keep listening to the Holy Spirit for more inspired songs! We love you here in Wisconsin. Congrats on the Grammy nomination. You earned it!

    13. 13. Grace commented:

      Mon 7/12/09, 10:46 am

      that’s totally awsome!
      I love your music!!
      you should come to Peoria IL.

      congradulations and God bless

    14. 14. Sara commented:

      Sat 12/12/09, 8:34 pm

      CONGRATES!!! And your band is funny! lol :D

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