Singer-Songwriter Mat Kearney Is From Nashville, But…
Mat Kearney lives in Nashville and collaborates with local songwriters, but his new album, City of Black & White, is not a country album. Instead, he's a young singer-songwriter with songs placed in shows like Grey's Anatomy, Bones and Friday Night Lights. For this album, he's toned down the urban influences and concentrated more on creating intriguing melodies with some of Nashville's finest (yet fledgling) fringe artists like Trent Dabbs, Matthew Perryman Jones and Kate York. It's literate but not obscure. Meanwhile, the production is interesting but never obnoxious. His music reminds me a little bit of the Fray and John Legend. Whenever I get pop albums in the mail, I usually give them a courtesy listen, then move on to something more rootsy, but I've been keeping City of Black & White in heavy rotation while driving around Nashville. Makes me proud to live here. If you're curious to hear more, here's a video for "Closer to Love."
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Bocephus says:
Great article, and video! How do i start my blog?
Chris D. says:
Wow, I like that song, I’ll have to look into him…
Redmaz says:
A little tweeking in the studio, and you’d have a Pop Country hit. Big deal.
eagles99 says:
i love this song but you can think him, the fray, and coldplay for why I dont listen to country anymore
ElenaG says:
“City of Black and White” is a fantastic album, it’s catchy enough to get songs stuck in your head for days, but simple enough to listen to over and over again.
Mary (anLAactor) says:
I have seen Mat play ‘live’ many times…and just like listening to his cd…he makes you want to see him ‘live’ over and over again! :)
Ann says:
I thought Mat was from Oregon? How long has he lived in Nashville?
Hockeymark says:
Mat is from Oregon, but has been in Nashville for the last 3-4 years.
mat kearney says:
actually ive lived in nashville for 9 years so… im practically southern.
thanks for the write up and your kind words about my new record. i posted a link on my site.
mat
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Lisa Ash says:
The power of words are always underappreciated. Wordsmiths and poets are a hidden treasures amongst the studio smoke and mirror lot. The melodies are haunting, the words make me think Mat has been watching my life throught a two way mirror. They speak his truth which is so refreshing. He is a true talent and one I love to enjoy over and over again.
Meghan says:
Mat is a great preformer. I have seen many live bands but none compare to him. He really connects with the crowd and makes great eye contact! and it seems like everyone really relates with his songs. It’s true, every time I listen to his songs I can’t wait to see him live again! Great guy, and he really deserves it.
Kelsie says:
I am seeing Mat for the 4th time in concert tonight!!! He is my favorite artist and that is saying a lot!
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