Matthew West's Blog

Wet Towel

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, and any other typical sign of fall...
Nevertheless, I am glad to be here. Visiting some radio stations this week, talking about the new single, and the new record on the horizon. Everyone here has been very supportive. I would show some pics but I forgot my little thingy that connects my camera to my computer. I'll do it when I get back home.

-mw

Normal Things

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 for my heart. Home is normal. Making coffee in my own kitchen feels right. Mowing the lawn is normal. Taking a walk in my neighborhood is normal. It's weird, but I appreciate the normal things. -mw

I'm in Love

Me and Mandisa

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 Thing." I just finished writing it, and Mandisa is recording it later in October. So, that's all I know about that.
Now you have the inside scoop-mw

The Grass is Green in Greenville

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 the people, which they said they liked (what else are they going to say???) It feels good to be singing again. I'm just so thankful to have my voice back, and I have a renewed excitement to do what I do.
Let's see, what else is happening? Well, I just finished the new record. Studio time just wrapped up, and the record was shipped off to New York for mastering (which is the final stage of it all.) I was trying to get out to NY, trying to think of a reason why I should be out there for the final stage, but was too busy with everything going on here.
So, I'm staying here in Nashville for a few days, spending some time with Lulu and my wife. Catching my breath after all the long hours in the studio last month. Lulu is taking a nap, but she should be up any minute. She usually wakes up singing! So, I better go. check in later-mw

My new single is on iTunes!

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 w/ Tobymac in St. Louis, and the crowd was amazing.  It feels good to play new songs, FINALLY!!!

And speaking of the new song, I wanted to let you know that “You Are Everything” is now available on itunes. So check it out here!

I’m in the studio again today.  It looks like a beautiful day outside, but I guess I better keep singing if I want to finish this record in time!  I’ll just admire the weather from the studio window while I sing…

That’s all for now.  Check in w/ you later

-mw

A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF MATTHEW WEST: URGENT!

Please disregard my last letter. 

With Shame,

Matthew West

A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF MATTHEW WEST: URGENT!!!

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 to the playoffs this year, and this will require my full attention.  When the Cubs are playing, I will be watching every pitch, every inning, focused on willing my team to victory.  Any and all time between playoff games will be spent praying for the “Loveable Losers” to make this year THE year, and win the World Series.  I believe in the power of prayer. 

I want you to know that I love you all, and look forward to re-connecting after November 1, which is the scheduled Game 7 of the World Series.  If for some reason the Cubs don’t need all 7 games to break the curse, I will return to the land of the living sooner.  Thank you for your understanding. 

With Hope and a bit of sarcasm,

Matthew West

[This is me singing The Star-Spangled Banner before a Cubs game at Wrigley Field.]