Matthew West | ’18 Summers’ (acoustic)

Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West stopped by the CCM Cafe and performed this acoustic version of his song ‘18 Summers.’ Inspired by his two daughters, specifically as his oldest, Lulu, readies to graduate high school and go off to college, the tune is one all parents can relate to about how fast time flies.

Penned by West with collaborators Jeff Pardo and AJ Pruis, the reflective song walks through special memories with his family over the last 18 years of parenthood.

Matthew talked to us about the new single ’18 Summers,’ sending his oldest daughter off to college, his different songwriting styles, and more.