Matt Rogers (Q&A)!!!

1.    Hi Matt, can you tell me a little bit about yourself before you started singing career?A: After I graduated undergrad in NC, where I had really started writing music, I came home back to GA. I was pursuing a career in the medical field. I did a year or nursing school that wasn’t the right fit, followed by a lengthy job application to the GBI(law enforcement) that I did not get the special agent job offer I was after, until finally getting a degree in radiology (Medica imaging/x-ray). I was playing almost every weekend in bars throughout this process. I begin working in the hospital. It was then I was recruited to work for neurosurgeons and provide imaging for spine and brain surgery procedures. The music continued to grow, as did the gigs I was able to get. After the release of my single “I Was Raised”, I knew it was a career I wanted to pursue. I saved my money, came up with my plan, and moved to Nashville and haven’t looked back. 

2.    When did you start listening to country music?A: As far back as I remember. Definitely a product of 90s country. 

3.    When did you know wanted a career in country music world?A: When my single “I Was Raised” was so we’ll received and I heard it on the radio for the first time, I knew I wanted to do this for a living. 

4.    What is the background story behind your latest single “Peaches and Pecans?”A: I’m very proud to be from GA. I had the idea, and was then approached by Golden Pantry, after saying how much I loved their biscuits in another publication interview. They were looking to help out with a release so I was able to incorporate them into the song and the rest is history as they say. I always wanted a state pride song.

5.    Who are some of your musical icons?A: I have a vast and diverse inspiration group. I tend to lean towards songwriters though. The greats like Dylan and the Beatles obviously. But self made guys like Zac Brown, Jason Isbell, and some of these great current songwriters really give me sometime to strive for. 

6.    Is there anything new coming up with your music in 2019?A: Tons of new music and all the things that go along with that. We’re also breaking into some new markets to tour so looking forward to seeing more new places and faces!

7.    What are a few of your favorite venues to play at?A: I have several, but being where it all begin for me in Macon,GA is always great, or in my hometown of Eatonton,GA. The bluebird cafe in Nashville is always very special too.

8.    What is one of your favorite quotes?A: “If it we’re easy, everyone would do it”-my mother

9.    Is there anything else you would like to share? A: I appreciate you reaching out!

Matt Rogers~ “Q&A”!!!

Music City SongStar Winner, NSAI Top-40 songwriter and Georgia Country Awards Overall Artist of the Year, Matt Rogers, is no foreigner to the stage. He has also performing in over 200 shows a year of playing at different venues across the southeast and sharing the stage with some of country biggest artists and groups like Old Dominion, Clint Black, Jake Owen, Cole Swindell, LOCASH and Michael Ray. Rogers has developed a huge fan base with his exciting stage presence. 

         When he is not on the road, he is writing music with some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters. He was recently awarded the top award from Music City SongStar for his single “She Was Everything.” Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and CMT picked his “I Was Raised,” for a songwriting achievement award. It also went on to be selected by NSAI as a Top 40 song.

         This Georgia boy makes a bond with his listeners through his emotionally gripping lyrics and unique melodies. His talent has captured the attention of many fans as well as a country legend such as TG Sheppard shares that Rogers is “the real deal…the total package. [He’s] a great singer, a great picker and a great songwriter.” Rogers also received praisefrom industry tastemaker, Robert K. Oermann. Oermann picked the title track for Roger’s EP, “Richest Place on Earth,” for the Music Row’s DisCovery Award. Oermann also praised the track saying that it was “extremely well written and sung with excitement and confidence.

         Also Rogers released a music video for the title track for his sophomore project, “Richest Place On Earth.” Emmy Award Winning production company, “Tytan Pictures,” recorded the video in Rogers’ hometown of Eatonon, GA. The video followed the release of his lyric video for his previous song, “Britches,” which debuted on The Boot earlier this year. The release came just in time for Rogers’ second time at the CMA Fest 2018, where he sang on stages such as CMA’s Spotlight Stage, Maui Jim Hard Rock Stage and the famous Wildhorse Saloon. He also met fans from the across the world inside Fan Fair X where he signed autographs at the Durango Boots booth. In 2017, Rogers became one of the first Brand Ambassadors for Durango Boots. His touring calendar is continuing across the country.

         Rogers’ latest single “Peaches and Pecans,” came out on August 30, 2018 and it is available to download and listen to both on Spotify and iTunes. If you would like to find out more about Rogers’ then check out his website at https://www.mattrogerscountry.com.

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