The broadcast premiere will be the follow-up to the online debuts from both KLove and CNN Online. To view the CNN piece titled “Singer Gives Voice to the Stories of Thousands,” visit http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/12/matthew.west.new.album/index.html?iref=allsearch

“My Own Little World” is also showcasing strongly at radio. The single is No. 6 on the National Christian Audience chart, No. 7 on AC Monitored and No. 6 at AC Indicator.

The album inspired by 10,000 stories, aptly titled The Story of Your Life, earned West the largest street week debut of his career when it released on Oct. 5. West is continuing to headline his “The Story of Your Life Tour” into early Nov. with openers Jonny Diaz and Josh Wilson. An updated tour schedule is listed below.

More information on GMC:
GMC (www.watchGMCtv.com), America’s favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, is the fastest-growing network in television and the number one digital network in perceived value (source: BETA Research). GMC can be seen in 47 million homes on various cable systems around the country, on DIRECTV on channel 338 and on Verizon FiOS on channel 224.

More information on Matthew West:
GRAMMY ® Award nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West’s discography includes acclaimed releases: Happy (2003), History (2005) and Something to Say (2008). His latest album, The Story of Your Life, was inspired by 10,000 stories from every state in the U.S. and 20 countries. The album released on October 5, 2010 garnered attention from CNN Online, Billboard Magazine, Country Weekly and more. The Story of Your Life gave West the largest street week debut of his career selling over 10,000 units the first week landing at No. 3 on Christian Soundscan, and No. 41 on the Billboard Top 200. His songwriting credits include Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diamond Rio and more. Last year, West was asked to pen the theme song for VeggieTales’ latest Christmas DVD release, Saint Nicholas – A Story Of Joyful Giving. West recorded “Give This Christmas Away” with best-selling, award-winning artist Amy Grant, who performed the radio single alongside Matthew on Fox News programs “Huckabee” and “FOX & Friends.”

“The Story of Your Life” tour dates
* all dates subject to change, please visit www.matthewwest.com or www.facebook.com/matthewwest for the most up to date tour information and tickets.

10/21: Springfield, MO
10/22: Lincoln, NE
10/23: Kansas City, MO
10/24: Fort Wayne, IN
10/27: Oklahoma City, OK
10/28: Colleyville, TX
10/29: Humboldt, TN
10/30: McAlester, OK
11/02: Longwood, FL
11/04: Ocala, FL
11/05: Clearwater, FL
11/06: Avon Park, FL
11/07: Sarasota, FL

For more info on Matthew West, visit the JFH Artists Database.