Matthew West Releases New Christmas Single ‘Because Of Bethlehem’

Matthew West brings the magic of the true meaning of Christmas alive with new track “Because of Bethlehem” today across all digital streaming platforms. Penned by West, the song was inspired by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado’s book of the same title. Featuring West’s uplifting vocals, “Because of Bethlehem” serves as a reminder of the promise of God’s love by sending us His son, Jesus, and the bona fide reason for the season.

Matthew West To Receive Prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will honor songwriter and artist Matthew West with the ASCAP Golden Note Award. A five-time Grammy nominee, West has had cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns (including back-to-back #1 singles), Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, among others, and has notched 30 #1 songs as an artist and songwriter combined.

Brandon Lake Leads with Three Wins At 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards

Brandon Lake led the trophy talley with triple wins during tonight’s TBN broadcast of the fan-fueled 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards hosted by CAIN. Taped live at Nashville’s iconic OPRY House on May 28, Lake took home Male Artist, Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year wins, with for KING & COUNTRY once again being named Artist of the Year, and Lauren Daigle was bestowed with the Female Artist of the Year Award. MercyMe took home their first K-LOVE Fan Award when they were named Group of the Year, and the award for Breakout Single of the Year went to Rachael Lampa for "Perfectly Loved" ft. TobyMac.TBN will broadcast an encore on June 10th.