MATTHEW WEST INVITES FANS TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS WITH NEW HOLIDAY ALBUM, OUT NOW
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “One of Christian music's most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), 5x GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning artist Matthew West rings in the holiday season with the release of his new album, Come Home For Christmas,available everywhere now.
“My family and I love the Christmas season and listen to Christmas music around the clock all through the holidays,” shares West. “Come Home For Christmas is a special record to me. I got to record my versions of some of the classics and also write a few new ones. I hope this collection of songs can be a soundtrack for the Christmas season and a reminder that the invitation is extended to all of us to come home to the true meaning of Christmas.”
Featuring a heartfelt blend of original songs and timeless holiday favorites, Come Home For Christmas brings West's signature storytelling to the magic of the season. The eight-track collection includes four Christmas classics reimagined through West's lens, alongside originals like the relatable and humorous “Dysfunctional Family Christmas” and his 2020 fan-favorite “Gobble Gobble,” now revived in a new kids version. Centered on themes of faith, family and togetherness, the record reminds listeners of what truly matters during the holidays.
West will bring the spirit of the season to life on his Come Home For Christmas Tour, kicking off Dec. 11 in Philadelphia. The seven-date run follows West's beloved “Come Home For Christmas” weekend in Nashville, taking place Dec. 4–6. Now in its fourth year, the event continues to draw fans from across the country for a special time of music, worship and community. West's companion book Come Home For Christmas is also available now at matthewwest.com.
With new content spanning across all forms of media, West will also produce two brand-new Christmas shows, including a concert event featuring Come Home For Christmas in partnership with TBN — America's largest faith and family channel and the world's largest Christian television network. Both shows will air throughout December.
The release follows a banner year for West. Last month, he was honored as NSAI's 2025 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, marking the second time he's received the title and making him the first Christian artist to be awarded twice. In September, he surprised fans with Don't Stop Praying (Deluxe Edition), adding five new tracks to his Billboard chart-topping album. Earlier this year, West celebrated his co-write on Jon Reddick's “No Fear” holding the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart for 10 consecutive weeks – his 38th No. 1 as a songwriter and artist combined.
Next month, West will embark on his Don't Stop Praying For America Tour, visiting 13 cities nationwide with special guest Peter Burton. After consistently selling out show after show during the tour's initial 34-city run last year, West continues to meet fans where they are with nights of prayer, worship and storytelling.
Dec. 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pa. at Christian Life Church
Dec. 12, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pa. atAmplify Church
Dec. 13, 2025 in New Bern, N.C. atTemple Church
Dec. 14, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C. at Forest Hill Church
Dec. 18, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Va. atLondon Bridge Church
Dec. 19, 2025 in Knoxville, Tenn. atClear Springs Baptist Church
Dec. 20, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. atHillcrest Baptist Church
Don't Stop Praying For America Tour dates with special guest Peter Burton:
Nov. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio at Genoa Church
Nov. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Md. at Trinity Baltimore
Nov. 8, 2025 in Johnson City, Tenn. at The Martin Center
Nov. 9, 2025 in Akron, Ohio at Goodyear Theater
Nov. 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wis. at Riverside Theater
Nov. 14, 2025 in Bourbonnais, Ill. at Centennial Chapel
Nov. 15, 2025 in Green Bay, Wis. at Cofrin Family Hall
Nov. 16, 2025 in Wabash, Ind. at Ford Theater
Nov. 18, 2025 in Rapid City, S.D. at Monument Fine Arts Theatre
Nov. 20, 2025 in Fargo, N.D. at Bethel Church
Nov. 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn. at Grace Church
Nov. 22, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Paramount Theatre
Nov. 23, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa at Stephens Auditorium
ABOUT MATTHEW WEST:
Dubbed “one of Christian music's most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI's 2025 and 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP's 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP's Songwriter of the Year recipient, and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, K-LOVE Fan Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and has been named Billboard's Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.”
In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards eight times and has more than 275 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Anne Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Casting Crowns and others. The release of Don't Stop Praying marks his 13th studio album. West's first single from the album and title track, "Don't Stop Praying" (released January 2024) marked his biggest streaming single debut in his 20-year career and notched a No. 1 spot for two weeks at radio. The newest single, “Unashamed,” from the Don't Stop Praying album climbed the Top 10 on Christian radio, inspiring people across the nation to stand boldly in faith and live unashamed of the Gospel.
Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written eight books to date: K-LOVE award winning “My Story, Your Glory 30-Day Devotional,” “Give This Christmas Away,” “The Story Of Your Life,” “Forgiveness,” “Today Is Day One,” “Hello, My Name Is,” “The God Who Stays,” “Come Home For Christmas” with his ninth book “Don't Stop Praying” slated to release in February 2026. In 2020, The Matthew West Podcast debuted and continues weekly with special guests. West is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life.
This Friday, November 14, 2025
ALBUMS Bethel Music We Must Respond (Deluxe) [Bethel] Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc One (independent) FYR FYTR Snow After Fire - EP (independent) HolyName Three Bar Cross - EP (independent) Jake and Mates Songs of Deliverance (independent) JERICKO Ups and Downs - EP [Syntax] Kings Kaleidoscope Asaph's Arrows II EP [BEC] VIC LUCAS The Journey (Deluxe Version) [Syntax] Ronnie Martin Evergreen Melodie [Velvet Blue] NF FEAR - EP [Capitol] Blessing Offor To All A Good Night [Capitol CMG] Rave Jesus I MET GOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR [Provident] Kristian Stanfill Come to Jesus [sixstepsrecords] We Are Messengers Rejoice! (A Celtic Christmas) [Curb] The Young Escape Not Done Yet [BEC]
SINGLES ADRIEL CRUZ & JAMIL Praying For My Enemies - Single [Syntax] BILL B. My Lord - Single [Syntax] Biscuits Drifting Off (Hayloft) - Single [Circle Back] Holly Brand Tennessee Christmas (feat. Warren Peay) - Single [Integrity] Leanna Crawford Still Waters (Strings & Choir Version) - Single [Provident] Melvin Crispell III, Jason Clayborn Whatever It Is - Single [Tyscot] CUTRIGHT, ZIPPY, & QEW Pick it Up - Single [Syntax] DRENAE Like U Do - Single [Syntax] Eighteen Mile What Mercy Means - Single [Mountain Home Music] His Kingdom Suffers There's No Light In This House - Single [Charon Collective] KNALADEUS, SELAH THE CORNER, & AYO SHAMIR Let it Be (ft. JOSEPH SD) - Single [Syntax] LEXLY NIRVANA Perdoname - Single [Syntax] Richard Lynch Why Me Lord - Single [MTS] Jamie MacDonald My Family - Single [Capitol CMG] NEEDTOBREATHE Where You Call Home - Single [Omnivore] Hunter Plake Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Single [BEC] Skillet O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Single [Hear It Loud]
Next Sunday, November 16, 2025
ALBUMS Bir Witness 26.13 (independent)
Next Thursday, November 20, 2025
SINGLES The Rocky Valentines Happy Thanksgiving - Double Single [Velvet Blue]
Next Friday, November 21, 2025
ALBUMS Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb I'll Be Home for Christmas - EP [Magnolia] Joseph Habedank The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman [Daywind] Andrew Marcus Christmas - EP (independent) Stryper The Greatest Gift Of All [Frontiers]
SINGLES Cliff & Antoinette Murray Happy Thanksgiving - Single [DREAM] Good Weather Forecast Little Christmas - Single [DREAM] Jake MacAdam, Mark & Sarah Tillman Christ Has Come - Single [Ocean House] Life.Church Worship A Thousand Blessings - Single [Ocean House] Seph Schlueter Cling To The Cross (feat. Matt Maher) - Single [sixsteps]
VINYL Stryper The Greatest Gift Of All Vinyl [Girder]
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