Matthew West to Ignite the NASCAR Stage with National Anthem Performance

Matthew West
Matthew West

Singer-songwriter Matthew West is revving up for a high-octane performance as he takes the stage to perform the National Anthem and deliver the pre-race Invocation at NASCAR’s playoff showdown, the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 8. Catch the pre-race festivities on NBC, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, or the Performance Radio Network at 1:45 pm EST.

In addition to his NASCAR appearance, West releases a duet version of his current single, “You Changed My Name,” featuring Jon Reddick.

This week, West received ASCAP’s prestigious Golden Note Award, a recognition reserved for songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. Past recipients include music legends like Garth Brooks, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Reba, Jay-Z, and Usher. West also celebrated his 30th number one song as an artist-songwriter combined with Big Daddy Weave’s “Heaven Changes Everything.”

West’s latest album, MY STORY YOUR GLORY, is making waves with 22 tracks, combining personal experiences and stories shared by fans. Part one, MY STORY, reflects these stories, while part two, YOUR GLORY, marks his first official Gospel worship album. West is hitting the road for the MY STORY YOUR GLORY Fall Tour, joined by special guest Micah Tyler.

Osafo Daniel is a music journalist and cultural commentator who has been covering music and entertainment since 2016. Based in Ghana, he specializes in independent artists, emerging talent, and the creative stories behind contemporary African and global music. His work has appeared in Yahoo News, Opera News, News Ghana, and Ghana Web, covering new releases, artist journeys, and industry trends.