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At a time when the world feels heavy, 5x GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning artist Matthew West is reminding listeners of the power of prayer with the release of Don't Stop Praying (Deluxe Edition).

The expanded record adds five additional tracks to West's No. 1 Billboard Top Christian and Gospel Album Chart debut, which was originally released in Oct. 2024. It includes the track "Growing Up & Growing Old” – the sentimental anniversary song that was first shared as a surprise for his wife Emily earlier this year – plus acoustic and piano renditions of fan favorites “Don't Stop Praying,” “Unashamed,” “18 Summers” and “To Be With Jesus.”

“In a world where it feels like every time we open our news feeds, there's another tragedy, another reason to lose hope, I've been reminded again and again of the power of prayer. Every song on Don't Stop Praying was written to capture the many kinds of prayers we lift up through the highs and lows of life – prayers of desperation, gratitude, surrender and hope. My prayer is that this deluxe version of the album would remind people that even in the darkest days, God hears us, He answers, and He's not done working. So no matter what you're facing, don't stop praying.”

Don't Stop Praying (Deluxe Edition) Tracklist:

1. “Don't Stop Praying”
2. “Last Page of the Bible” (feat. Anne Wilson)
3. “Chosen”
4. “Unashamed”
5. “My Why”
6. “18 Summers”
7. “Life Is Good”
8. “Goodbye Yesterday”
9. “The Place Only We Know”
10. “God's Hand”
11. “Breakthrough's Coming” (feat. Stephen McWhirter)
12. “To Be with Jesus”
13. “Growing Up & Growing Old”
14. “Don't Stop Praying” (Acoustic)
15. “Unashamed” (Acoustic)
16. “18 Summers” (Piano Version)
17. “To Be With Jesus” (Piano Version)

 

Don't Stop Praying Tour dates with special guest Peter Burton:

Nov. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio at Genoa Church

Nov. 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Md. at Trinity Baltimore

Nov. 8, 2025 in Johnson City, Tenn. at The Martin Center

Nov. 9, 2025 in Akron, Ohio at Goodyear Theater

Nov. 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wis. at Riverside Theater

Nov. 14, 2025 in Bourbonnais, Ill. at Centennial Chapel

Nov. 15, 2025 in Green Bay, Wis. at Cofrin Family Hall

Nov. 16, 2025 in Wabash, Ind. at Ford Theater

Nov. 18, 2025 in Rapid City, S.D. at Monument Fine Arts Theatre

Nov. 20, 2025 in Fargo, N.D. at Bethel Church

Nov. 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn. at Grace Church

Nov. 22, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Paramount Theatre

Nov. 23, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa at Stephens Auditorium

 

MercyMe, TobyMac & Matthew West Dates:

Sept. 25, 2025 in Birmingham, Ala. at Legacy Arena at the BJCC

Sept. 26, 2025 in Biloxi, Miss. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Sept. 27, 2025 in New Orleans, La. at Smoothie King Center

Sept. 28, 2025 in Beaumont, Texas at Ford Park

Oct. 2, 2025 in Jonesboro, Ark. at First National Bank Arena

Oct. 3, 2025 in Highland Heights, Ky. at Truist Arena

Oct. 4, 2025 in Charlottesville, Va. at John Paul Jones Arena

Oct. 5, 2025 in Hershey, Pa. at Giant Center

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