Another first for Matthew West. He was recently named the NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year. Matthew posted: People often ask me why I write Christian music. I’ve sang it before: if you know Jesus like I know Jesus, then you know the reason why. And now the NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year award – for the first time in over 20 years – has been given to a Christian songwriter. I’d like to take credit, but I know that I wouldn’t be here without the God who has stayed with me and all of YOU sharing my messages about His life-changing love. That’s the power of Jesus music!

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People often ask me why I write Christian music. I’ve sang it before: if you know Jesus like I know Jesus, then you know the reason why. And now the @nsaiofficial Songwriter-Artist of the Year award – for the first time in over 20 years – has been given to a Christian songwriter. I’d like to take credit, but I know that I wouldn’t be here without the God who has stayed with me and all of YOU sharing my messages about His life-changing love. That’s the power of Jesus music! #MyStoryYourGlory