Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!
Get Your Music on Amazon!

JFH Music News Report

Matthew West Surprised with RIAA Platinum Certification of "The Motions" Commemorating Career Milestone




From L to R: David Sylvester (Vice President of Marketing, Capitol Christian Music Group), Brad O'Donnell (Chief Creative Officer, Capitol Christian Music Group), Matthew West, Hudson Plachy (Chief Marketing Officer, Capitol Christian Music Group), Peter York (Chairman & CEO, Capitol Christian Music Group) Photo Credit: Trent Nicholson


2018/12/13.MatthewWestSurprisedwithRIAAPlatinumCertificationofTheMotionsCommemoratingCareerMilestone.asp
NEWS SOURCE: The Media Collective
December 13, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2018) –Yesterday, Capitol Christian Music Group surprised Matthew West with an RIAA certified platinum (1 million single sales) plaque commemorating his landmark song, "The Motions." No. 1 at Christian airplay for eight weeks with over 170 million global streams, the hit single marks West's first career RIAA certified platinum single.

West is currently headlining Compassion LIVE’s first ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour,” followed by “The Roadshow Tour” 2019. Throughout February and March, West will be accompanied on “The Roadshow Tour” 2019 by Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher and Leanna Crawford with worship from special guest, Michael W. Smith. For tickets and information, click here

About Matthew West:
Matthew West is a four-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient and was awarded an American Music Award (2013), a Billboard Music Award (Top Christian Artist, 2014), a K-LOVE Fan Award (2016), and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year (2016). A recent recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name. In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards three times and has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and Mandisa, among others, and number one cuts by Casting Crowns and Danny Gokey. Selling more than 1.6 million albums to date (TEA), West’s discography includes acclaimed releases: All In (2017), Live Forever (2015), GRAMMY® nominated Into The Light (2012), The Story of Your Life (2010), Something to Say (2008), History (2005) and Happy (2003).

Well known for communicating stories through song, West has received thousands of stories from around the world. His studio album, Live Forever (2015), continued that storytelling theme and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Sales Chart. He has obtained numerous No. 1 singles, most recently with "Broken Things," while achieving a record-setting No. 1 for 17 straight weeks at AC Monitored with “Hello, My Name Is” and RIAA platinum certified “The Motions” for 15 weeks.

Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written five books to date: Give This Christmas AwayThe Story Of Your LifeForgivenessToday Is Day One and his newest release, Hello My Name Is. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story, so along with his father Pastor Joe West he founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information. 

Get Connected to Matthew West:
Website: www.matthewwest.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest
Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthew_west
Instagram: @matthewjwest
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewWestVEVO

 

###



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


 



Leave a Comment

 

 

News Report Archives

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2024]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 

 

 

                 
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!

Search JFH



This Friday, December 26, 2025
ALBUMS
Elan Brio Written In Sound (independent)
Silent Reflection Earth Under Heaven [Syntax]
Various Artists Rapzilla.com Presents: Freshmen 2025 [Syntax]

SINGLES
m1L, R.kitect Mobilize - Single (independent)
Saints in Exile Bulletproof - Single [Syntax]

Next Wednesday, December 31, 2025
ALBUMS
Meeting of the Mimes Odyssey (independent)

Next Thursday, January 1, 2026
ALBUMS
Exile & Eden New Horizon (independent)
Relentless Pursuit The Aftermath - EP (independent)

Next Friday, January 2, 2026
SINGLES
Ian Austin, Heather Suzanne Run Free - Single [Ocean House]


For all release dates, click here!
 

Purchase Original Art Prints, Drawings, Stickers, Bookmarks and more from JFH's own John DiBiase!
Need proofreading and editing help? We've got you covered! Click here to learn more
Check out depositphotos for royalty free images