Matthew West Puts the Big Picture in Focus With New Song 'Here And Heaven,' Out Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Two-time NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year and award-winning hitmaker Matthew West releases new song “Here And Heaven,” out now. Written by West with AJ Pruis, “Here And Heaven” arrives ahead of the release of West's upcoming album, Jesus Is King, due Sept. 25.

“I often find myself writing songs about Heaven, and I probably will until I get to go there,” shares West. “Heavy days call for reminders that this life on earth is not the final destination. At the heart of this song is the promise that no matter how hard it can be to walk through this world, a better day is coming. But we don't have to be hopeless until Heaven. We have a King who is in control of an out of control world. He's not just King of Heaven, He's the King of both.”

“Here And Heaven” contrasts the weight of life on earth with the hope of what's ahead, releasing that tension in a comforting sigh of sonic relief. Through it all, West holds onto the truth that Jesus is present in both – King of here and Heaven.

On the upcoming 14th studio album, West pairs his signature vocal with cutting-edge sonics as he wrestles with one question that cuts to the heart of modern life: Who is Jesus, really? Across 12 tracks, Jesus Is King explores control, uncertainty, redemption and faith, all while returning to the truth at the center of the record: God is in control.

Earlier this year, West celebrated his 39th No. 1 song with “Good,” adding to a decorated career defined by West's rare longevity and impact as a recording artist and songwriter. In addition to being named NSAI's Songwriter-Artist of the Year twice, West is an ASCAP Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP Songwriter of the Year nominee and a multi-year ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter-Artist of the Year winner, with more than 375 songwriting credits to his name.

West's latest book, “Don't Stop Praying: The God Who Hears Is Just a Breath Away,” a personal, Bible-based look at the power of prayer, is available now. This fall, West will bring his forthcoming album to audiences across the country on the 17-stop Jesus Is King Tour, kicking off on Sept. 10 in Austin.

Jesus Is King Tracklist:

1. "Jesus Is King"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
2. "Don't Give Up on Me"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
3. "Good"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
4. "Back to Jesus"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
5. "Heaven Will Tell"
(Matthew West)
6. "The Good Fight"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
7. "Shame Is Not My Story"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
8. "Come Alive"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
9. "Found"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
10. "Younger Me"
(Matthew West)
11. "Here & Heaven"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)
12. "Jesus Is King (reprise)"
(Matthew West, AJ Pruis)

Jesus Is King Tour Dates:
Sept. 10, 2026 in Austin, Texas at LifeFamily Mueller
Sept. 11, 2026 in Humble, Texas at Grace Church of Humble
Sept. 13, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Okla. at Southern Hills Baptist Church
Sept. 17, 2026 in Grants Pass, Ore. at Edgewater Christian Fellowship
Sept. 18, 2026 in Tualatin, Ore. at Rolling Hills Community Church
Sept. 19, 2026 in Mount Tacoma Mobile Park, Wash. at Church For All Nations
Sept. 20, 2026 in Eagle, Idaho at Eagle Christian Church
Sept. 22, 2026 in Sparks, Nev. at Summit Christian Church
Sept. 24, 2026 in El Dorado Hills, Calif. at Bayside Church - El Dorado Hills Campus
Sept. 25, 2026 in Redlands, Calif. at Packinghouse Christian Fellowship
Sept. 26, 2026 in Porterville, Calif. at Porterville Church of the Nazarene
Sept. 27, 2026 in Redding, Calif. at Cascade Theatre
Sept. 29, 2026 in San Jose, Calif. at Church on the Hill
Oct. 1, 2026 in Spring Valley, Calif. at Faith Chapel
Oct. 2, 2026 in Yorba Linda, Calif. at Friends Church
Oct. 3, 2026 in Phoenix, Ariz. at Mountain Park Church
Oct. 4, 2026 in El Paso, Texas at The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center