Mat Kearney
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Mat Kearney exploded in the music scene with his cliaim to fame single, Nothing Left To Lose. His Christian Rock background and sultry, Chris Martin-like voice merges perfectly with his catchy and revealing tunes.
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About
Born on December 1, 1978 in Eugene, Oregon, Mat Kearney started his musical career while studying at California State University where he took up Literature and played on the soccer team. Kearney went to Nashville after completing his junior year in college to pursue his songwriting.
Mat Kearney stayed in Tennessee to seriously pursue his music. He blends his tunes with Hip-Hop and Folk, which caught the ears of InPop Records and signed him right away. His debut album, Bullet was released in 2004 gained little attention but made a huge following in Nashville. His second effort, Nothing Left To Lose was the one that put Kearney on the music map. His first single of the same name made it to the Billboard Charts, ranking #41 upon its release.
By 2006, Kearney was concentrating more intensely on his guitar work and songwriting and landed him a record deal with Aware/Columbia Records. His songs have been featured in numerous TV shows including Grey's Anatomy, The Closer, Kyle XY, The Unit, and Without A Trace. It was also seen in the 30-second trailer of the upcoming movie starring Jennifer Garner entitled. Catch and Release.
With his growing popularity, Kearney appeared on television as well. His first ever appearance was on Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC. After that, the rest followed. Featuring him performing his chart-topping song on talks shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Late Show with David Letterman.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | GMA Awards | Nominated: Artist of the Year |
| 2007 | Dove Awards | Nominated: Song of the Year for Nothing Left To Lose; Vocalist of the Year; Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Nothing Left To Lose |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | Billboard Hot 100 | US Adult Top 40 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nothing Left To Lose | 41 | 7 | Nothing Left To Lose |
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EP's
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2002 | Revive Us | Indie Release |
| 2003 | West In November | Indie Release |
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Reviews
Mat Kearney's music delights me everyday and his catchy tunes are unforgettable. His single Undeniable has a mix of Hip-Hop with Kearney rapping the lyrics. It is fun to listen to on a rainy day. Where Do We Go From Here was the song that stuck on my head after watching that episode of Grey's Anatomy and there I discovered who he was. Nothing Left To Lose caught my attention when I heard it on the radio and that triggered me to purchase his CD. His record is worth the price. --Angelic biatch 18:52, 26 February 2007 (PST)
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Categories: Artist | Pop | Rock | Acoustic
