39 AND COUNTING: MATTHEW WEST’S “GOOD” SEIZES NO. 1, PROVING HOPE IS STILL HIS HITMAKING FORMULA

In a career already glittering with chart-topping anthems, Matthew West has just done it again—and with stunning speed. His latest single, “Good,” has rocketed to No. 1 on Christian radio charts, marking his 39th career No. 1 and his fastest-rising single since 2013. For an artist who has spent nearly two decades translating faith into melody, this is not merely a statistical milestone; it is a testament to a songwriter who continues to tap a raw, restless nerve of hope. “Good” arrives as listeners hunger for unapologetic positivity, and West delivers—his signature storytelling weaving together gratitude, struggle, and redemption in three minutes of radio-ready conviction. The song’s rapid ascent suggests that even after 39 trips to the top, West hasn’t exhausted his ability to surprise. Instead, he’s doubling down on the simple, radical claim that even in broken times, something good remains.

West isn’t resting on radio glory. He is currently touring the 17-stop Jesus Is King Tour, bringing his catalog of hits to live audiences hungry for communal worship and honest lyrics. And for those who want to go deeper, he has just released a new book, Don’t Stop Praying: The God Who Hears Is Just a Breath Away, which promises the same intimate, conversational faith that fuels his music. Together, the single, the tour, and the book paint a portrait of an artist at the peak of his powers—not chasing trends, but inviting millions to pause and name what is good. With 39 No. 1s behind him and a prayerful new project in hand, Matthew West is proving that in Christian music, consistency isn’t boring. It’s a ministry.