Matthew West, the Christian singer/songwriter has a busy rest of the summer and fall coming up with the release of his new book, new deluxe album and fall tour. 

This Thursday, July 18th, West will be on the "Katie" show with Katie Couric and performing his No. 1 hit song "Forgiveness".  "Katie" airs at 3pm EST weekdays on ABC. 

West also has a new book coming out July 23 from Thomas Nelson out entitled Forgiveness. He has been collecting thousands of people's stories of forgiveness and has shown 50 to share in this book. These powerful testimonies share forgiveness through divorce, betrayal, addiction, abandonment, death, and more. Each story ties into the promises of God's faithfulness and healing, and ends with the story of God's ultimate forgiveness through the message of salvation. 

West will also debut his deluxe edition CD & DVD, Into The Light: Life Stories & Live Songs, on August 13 on Sparrow Records. This will feature the songs from his Grammy nominated album, Into The Light, also including a special DVD with live concert footage and featuring stories from the people who inspired the songs on the record. Some of the songs featured are his No. 1 hits "Forgiveness," "Hello, My Name Is" and "Strong Enough." These songs share real-life topics and struggles, including addiction, forgiveness, living out your faith, restoration, being made in God's image, and more. 

"Since I began the journey of telling the stories of people's lives through my music a few years ago, it has transformed not only the songs I have written but also the way we bring those songs and stories to the audiences at our live shows," Matthew West shares. "Many have asked me where they can find these unique videos that we use during the show telling the stories behind the songs. Until now, I haven't had anywhere to send them. This new DVD allows people to take this emotionally charged and uplifting experience home with them; to share with friends or family who they know might relate and be encouraged by a certain story or song. There is power in a story. I'm so proud of this project and believe it will encourage people to realize the power that lies within their story as well."

To experience these stories in person, West is kicking off a fall 'Into the Light' Tour going all across the country. It will be a night of great songs, worship and experiencing the power of these stories to make a memorable night. 

Matthew West 'Into The Light' Tour dates:

Sept 26 - Carlsbad, NM - Walter Gerrels

Sept 27 - Phoenix, AZ - Grand Canyon University

Sept 28 - St. George, UT - Cox Auditorium

Sept 29 - Sparks, NV - Sparks Christian

Sept 30 - Brentwood, CA - Golden Hills Community Church

Oct 02 - Coos Bay, OR - Marshfield Auditorium

Oct 03 - Portland, OR - New Hope Community Church

Oct 06 - Issaquah, WA - Eastridge Church

Oct 08 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Civic 

Oct 09 - Bismarck, ND - Shiloh Christian Center

Oct 10 - Dickinson, ND - Trinity Auditorium

Oct 11 - Gillette, WY - New Life Wesleyan Church

Oct 12 - Rapid City, SD - Performing Arts Center of Rapid City

Oct 18 - Bel Air, MD - APG Federal Credit

Oct 19 - Simpsonville, SC - Southside Christian School

Oct 24 - Wausau, WI - Grand Theater

Oct 25 - Appleton, WI - Appleton Alliance Church

Oct 26 - Bourbonnais, IL - Olivet Nazarene University

Oct 27 - Indianapolis, IN - The Caring Place

Nov 01 - Ft. Wayne, IN - First Assembly of God

Nov 02 - Eden Prairie, MN - Grace Church 

Nov 03 - Zeeland, MI - Community Reformed Church

Nov 07 - McAlester, OK - Southeast Expo Center

Nov 08 - Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Berean Center

Nov 09 - Tulsa, OK - Mabee Center

Nov 10 - Mt. Vernon, IL - Central Christian Church

Nov 14 - Lubbock, TX - City Auditorium

Nov 15 - Andrews, TX - Andrews Expo Center

Nov 16 - Decatur, TX - First Baptist Church

Nov 17 - Tyler, TX - Lane's Chapel UMC

For more information, check out Matthew West's official website HERE.