MATTHEW WEST DELIVERS DON'T STOP PRAYING (DELUXE EDITION) – A SOUNDTRACK OF HOPE FOR CHALLENGING TIMES
West joins MercyMe and TobyMac for eight arena dates this fall before kicking off his headlining Don't Stop Praying Tour this November
NEWS SOURCE: OH Creative PR
September 12, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At a time when the world feels heavy, 5x GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning artist
Matthew West is reminding listeners of the power of prayer with the release of
Don't Stop Praying (Deluxe Edition), available everywhere now.
The expanded record adds five tracks to West's No. 1 Billboard Top Christian and Gospel Album Chart debut, originally released in Oct. 2024. It includes the sentimental anniversary track "Growing Up & Growing Old” – first shared as a surprise for his wife Emily earlier this year – plus acoustic and piano renditions of fan favorites “Don't Stop Praying,” “Unashamed,” “18 Summers” and “To Be With Jesus.”
“In a world where it feels like every time we open our news feeds, there's another tragedy, another reason to lose hope, I've been reminded again and again of the power of prayer. Every song on Don't Stop Praying was written to capture the many kinds of prayers we lift up through the highs and lows of life – prayers of desperation, gratitude, surrender and hope. My prayer is that this deluxe version of the album would remind people that even in the darkest days, God hears us, He answers, and He's not done working. So no matter what you're facing, don't stop praying.”
Upon release, Don't Stop Praying received praise for its inspiring and “equally unique message[s]” (Forbes). GRAMMY.com noted “the contemporary Christian stalwart's latest body of work uplifts throughout its 12 tracks,” while K-LOVE praised it as “a masterclass in storytelling…proving 12 times over why he continues to be one of the best songwriters of our time.”
West will take this message of encouragement on the road for his Don't Stop Praying Tour, bringing the album to life across 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 bring communities together with nights of prayer and worship. In addition, he will join MercyMe and TobyMac for eight arena shows this September and October.
This summer, West signed with The Neal Agency for booking representation and continues to contribute to the genre as a songwriter, including a recent cut on Jon Reddick's “No Fear,” which held the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart for 10 consecutive weeks. Earlier this year, West co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards for the eighth time and was recognized with the Book Impact Award for his 30-day devotional My Story, Your Glory.
Don't Stop Praying (Deluxe Edition) Tracklist:
1. “Don't Stop Praying”
2. “Last Page of the Bible” (feat. Anne Wilson)
3. “Chosen”
4. “Unashamed”
5. “My Why”
6. “18 Summers”
7. “Life Is Good”
8. “Goodbye Yesterday”
9. “The Place Only We Know”
10. “God's Hand”
11. “Breakthrough's Coming” (feat. Stephen McWhirter)
12. “To Be with Jesus”
13. “Growing Up & Growing Old”
14. “Don't Stop Praying” (Acoustic)
15. “Unashamed” (Acoustic)
16. “18 Summers” (Piano Version)
17. “To Be With Jesus” (Piano Version)
Don't Stop Praying 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
MercyMe, TobyMac & Matthew West Dates:
Sept. 25, 2025 in Birmingham, Ala. at Legacy Arena at the BJCC
Sept. 26, 2025 in Biloxi, Miss. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sept. 27, 2025 in New Orleans, La. at Smoothie King Center
Sept. 28, 2025 in Beaumont, Texas at Ford Park
Oct. 2, 2025 in Jonesboro, Ark. at First National Bank Arena
Oct. 3, 2025 in Highland Heights, Ky. at Truist Arena
Oct. 4, 2025 in Charlottesville, Va. at John Paul Jones Arena
Oct. 5, 2025 in Hershey, Pa. at Giant Center
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 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.
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