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MATTHEW WEST EXTENDS THE JESUS IS KING TOUR INTO SPRING WITH 18 NEW DATES

New shows bring the tour to 35 total stops, including an April 25 stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium; Tickets on sale now

Jesus Is King short film available on YouTube now


Matthew West Extends the Jesus Is King Tour into Spring with 18 New Dates


2026/10/05.MatthewWestExtendsTheJesusIsKingTourIntoSpringWith18NewDates.asp
NEWS SOURCE: OH Creative
October 5, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five-time GRAMMY nominee, two-time NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year and award-winning hitmaker Matthew West is extending his nationwide Jesus Is King Tour into spring 2027 with 18 new dates. The additions bring the tour to 35 dates total, including a newly announced April 25 show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. The spring run begins April 8 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and continues through May 8 in Raleigh, N.C.

Tickets went on sale today, Monday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets and tour details are available via matthewwest.com.

"One of the most meaningful parts of this tour has been hearing crowds sing these songs night after night," shares West. "These songs were written to point us to Jesus -- the One who is seated on the throne, the One who is worthy of it all. I can't wait to keep singing these new songs with you and share the message of Jesus Is King with even more people."

Named after West's 14th studio album, Jesus Is King, released on Sept. 25, the tour brings the record's message to audiences across the country. West wrote or co-wrote all 12 songs around a central question: Who is Jesus, really? Each track fills in the blank, "Jesus is ____," as he explores faith, failure, forgiveness, unanswered questions, surrender and hope. The album opens with its title track and returns to it in a closing reprise, a declaration West comes back to after wrestling with what it means to let go of control. He also released the Jesus Is King short film, letting listeners into the heart of the album, available on YouTube now.

West will also bring Jesus Is King to TBN this Wednesday, Oct. 7, for A Night of Worship with Matthew West, a special worship program airing at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET as part of TBN's Worship Takeover week leading into the GMA Dove Awards.

Further cementing his status as "one of Christian music's most prolific songwriters"(Billboard), West just notched his 40th No. 1 song with a co-write on Jon Reddick's "Holding On (Praise God)," adding to a decorated career defined by his rare longevity and impact as a recording artist and songwriter. In addition to being named NSAI's Songwriter-Artist of the Year twice, West is an ASCAP Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP Songwriter of the Year nominee and a multi-year ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter-Artist of the Year winner, with more than 375 songwriting credits to his name.

His latest book, "Don't Stop Praying: The God Who Hears Is Just a Breath Away," a personal, Bible-based look at the power of prayer, is available now. Keep up with West and his upcoming announcements at matthewwest.com and on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X and TikTok.

Jesus Is King Tour Spring Dates:

April 8, 2027 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at Palmetto Pointe Church

April 9, 2027 in Lexington, S.C. at Mt. Horeb Church

April 10, 2027 in Roanoke, Va. at Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

April 11, 2027 in Birmingham, Ala. at Wright Center at Samford University

April 15, 2027 in Jacksonville, Fla. at Westside Baptist Church

April 16, 2027 in Longwood (Orlando) , Fla. at Northland Church

April 18, 2027 in Fort Myers, Fla. at First Assembly of God

April 22, 2027 in Cartersville (Atlanta) , Ga. at The Church at Liberty Square Cartersville

April 23, 2027 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Princeton Pike Church of God

April 24, 2027 in Charlotte, N.C. at First Baptist Charlotte

April 25, 2027 in Nashville, Tenn. at Ryman Auditorium

April 29, 2027 in Richmond, Va. at Liberation Church

April 30, 2027 in Reading, Pa. at Santander Performing Arts Center

May 1, 2027 in Jersey City, NY at Loew's Jersey Theatre *Onsale Oct. 13

May 2, 2027 in Williamsville (Buffalo) , N.Y. at Eastern Hills Church

May 6, 2027 in Ballwin (St. Louis) , Mo. at First Free Church

May 7, 2027 in Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville Civic Auditorium

May 8, 2027 in Raleigh, N.C. at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts


Jesus Is King
Tracklist:

1. "Jesus Is King"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

2. "Don't Give Up On Me"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

3. "Good"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

4. "Back To Jesus"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

5. "Heaven Will Tell"

(Matthew West)

6. "The Good Fight"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

7. "Shame Is Not My Story"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

8. "Come Alive"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

9. "Found"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

10. "Younger Me"

(Matthew West)

11. "Here And Heaven"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

12. "Jesus Is King - Reprise"

(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

ABOUT MATTHEW WEST:

After almost 30 years and an astounding 40 No. 1s as both an artist and songwriter, Matthew West has cemented his place as one of contemporary Christian music's most prolific hitmakers. Yet the multi-talented, multi-decade powerhouse is not done evolving - or asking the biggest questions known to man. An Illinois native with RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, five GRAMMY nominations, Billboard, K-LOVE, GMA and AMA awards, West has spent his career inspiring listeners to walk in faith and hope, while opening his own heart in radical honesty. Blessed to count over 375 songwriting credits, multiple ASCAP songwriting awards, and two NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year honors (2022 and 2025), he is also the author of nine books and an eight-time co-host of the K-LOVE Fan Awards, whose global ministry has used the common language of music to speak soul on soul all over the world. Beyond his own success, West now leads his management company, Story House Collective, helping guide promising new artists to their full potential. Yet his personal creative drive remains as clear and vital as ever. With his 14th studio album, Jesus Is King, out now, West pairs his iconic vocal presence with cutting-edge sonics and a fearless exploration of one question, which cuts to the heart of modern life. Marking the next artistic step for a star known for speaking to the moment, West proclaims a simple yet provocative truth, with the power to change everything.



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