Matthew West Reigns on Billboard Christian Charts with “Me on Your Mind”
Matthew West has clinched the top spot on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart and the Mediabase US Christian AC Music Chart with his latest single, “Me in Your Mind.” Co-written with Jeff Pardo and Anne Wilson, this emotionally moving track has accumulated over 12 million streams. This achievement marks West’s 12th number one song as a performer, his 24th top 10 hit, and his 25th number one as both an artist and a songwriter. Notably, this is also his fourth consecutive chart-topper, following hits like “What If,” “The God Who Stays,” and “Truth Be Told.” An exciting collaboration is on the horizon, as he plans to release a duet version featuring Anne Wilson on August 12.
“I woke up to the incredible news that ‘Me on Your Mind’ is No. 1 and I’m completely blown away,” West expressed. “I am thankful for the amazing team at Provident Label Group, especially Jeff Cruz, Charles Van Dyke, and the outstanding radio team who have supported me and delivered my songs to radio listeners nationwide.
I remember sharing the concept for this song with my wife while we were out on a walk one day. I cast my gaze forward as we strolled, and didn’t hear much from him. But when I turned to look at her, I noticed tears in her eyes as she softly said, ‘You must write this song.’ It was a rare moment where I could sense the potential of the song before it was even complete. It’s thrilling to see the song resonate with so many listeners, and I hope everyone who hears it is profoundly reminded that we are not just faceless individuals in a crowd. We are known, seen, heard, and loved by the God of all grace.”
On August 21, the K-Love Fan Awards Male Artist of the Year will headline a special event – “A Night of Worship at Mother Church with Matthew West and Friends” at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Tickets are available now. The “well-balanced composer,” as noted by Billboard, is also scheduled to perform at the Nashville Songwriter Awards on September 20, joining stars such as Thomas Rhett, Walker Hayes, Babyface, and more.
A celebrated figure in the genre, West is the reigning ASCAP Christian of the Year, marking the fourth time he has received this prestigious accolade in his career. Fans can also catch him on “The Matthew West Podcast,” which has recently surpassed 2 million downloads and releases new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network. The five-time Grammy® nominated artist is set to publish his sixth book, “The God Who Stays,” on September 6. For more information, visit thegodwhostays.com. To check out tour dates and ticket details, visit www.matthewwest.com/tour.
