Matthew Joseph West, born on April 25, 1977, in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a popular Christian singer-songwriter. He was raised in a suburb of Chicago, IL, where he discovered music at an early age. As the son of a minister, he grew up in the front pew, listening to his mom harmonize and following her lead. By the time he reached high school, Matthew remained involved in music and received a scholarship to study music at Millikin University in Illinois. Read more on Last.fm