July 15, 2008
New Journal from the Studio
You can now read Mat's journal about being in the studio by clicking HERE
In The Studio
Mat Kearney is currently in the studio working on material for his new album. Please keep checking the site for the latest updates.
February 12, 2008
New Journal from Mat
I've posted a new journal, you can check it out HERE
November 2, 2007
Mat appears on all-star charity CD Serve2
Mat Kearney is releasing a special acoustic version of "Nothing Left To Lose" on a special all-star charity CD called Serve2 which benefits the innovative anti-hunger organization WHY, which was founded nearly 30 years ago by singer/songwriter Harry Chapin. The charity album will be released on November 6th through The Hard Rock Cafe Physical Album Track Listing (also available digitally): 01) Bruce Springsteen "The Ghost of Tom Joad (Live in Dublin)" 02) KT Tunstall "Heal Over (Live at Gaia Music, London)" 03) Bob Dylan "The Ballad of Hollis Brown (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1963)" 04) Joss Stone "Big Ol' Game" 05) Jackson Browne "Casino Nation (Live from Melbourne, Australia)" 06) Citizen Cope feat. Alice Smith "107°" 07) Brandi Carlile "The Times They Are A-Changin' (Live from Boston)" 08) Marc Broussard "Bring It On Home To Me" (Sam Cooke cover) 09) The Hold Steady "Arms and Hearts" 10) O.A.R. "Dareh Meyod (Live at Madison Square Garden)" 11) Natasha Bedingfield "Lay Down" 12) Mat Kearney "Nothing Left to Lose" (Acoustic Version) 13) Ghosts "Stay The Night" 14) Andrew W.K "This Is My World" Bonus / Digital Tracks: 01) Toby Lightman "Better (Live From Joe's Pub)" 02) Sons of William "Bell Bottom Blues" (Derek & the Dominos cover) 03) Hellogoodbye "Baby It's Fact (Live From New York)" 04) Josh Rouse "Start Again" 05) Jen Chapin "You Haven't Done Nothin'" (Stevie Wonder cover) 06) Eli Cook "Man-Child" 07) Griffin House "Love to Begin" 08) Favourite Sons "God's Last Days" 09) AM "Everybody's Jesus" 10) New Found Glory "Sonny (Live)" 11) Joseph Arthur "A River Blue" www.myspace.com/whyserve
October 9, 2007
"Breathe In Breathe Out" now available on "Nothing Left To Lose"
Mat Kearney's album "Nothing Left To Lose" is being re-released today with a bonus song. "Breathe In Breathe Out" was featured in the Season Premiere of Grey's Anatomy just a few week's ago and it will now be included on Mat's record. The album is available now on iTunes and in stores everywhere.
October 4, 2007
Greeting Cards on Hipstercards.com
Mat has created some greeting cards at hipstercards.com. Please check them out and let us know what you think.
September 28, 2007
Mat's performance in Cary, NC cancelled
Due to circumstances out of our control, Mat Kearney will not be performing at this Sunday, September 30's Carolina Hopefest in Cary, NC. Refunds for tickets already purchased will be given at the point of sale.
September 19, 2007
"Breathe In Breathe Out" on Grey's Anatomy Tonight
We're very excited to announce that Mat's new song "Breathe In Breathe Out" will be featured on Grey's Anatomy on Wednesday, September 19th, in the show's annual music video! Grey's Anatomy airs on ABC, please check your local listings for times.
August 23, 2007
Mat on Tonight Show & Last Call
Mat will be appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Wednesday, August 29 and Last Call with Carson Daly on Wednesday, September 5. Both shows air on NBC. Please check your local listings for times.
June 15, 2007
Mat Live on DirecTV
Mat's concert at New York's Webster Hall from November 9, 2006, will air on DirecTV's Channel 101 over the next two weeks. Additional air dates & times are listed below. Enjoy the show!
7/109:00AM
7/1212:00PM
7/1311:00PM
7/149:00AM
7/1511:00AM
7/172:00PM
7/1911:00AM
7/201:00AM
7/216:00AM
Important Tour Announcement
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Mat's summer tour dates with Kelly Clarkson have been cancelled. We regret the change in plans, but Mat expects to be back out on the road very soon. Tickets for the tour can be refunded at the point of purchase.
June 11, 2007
Exclusive EP in Best Buy Stores Tomorrow
There is a special 2-disc edition of Nothing Left To Lose coming out exclusively in Best Buy stores tomorrow, June 12th. The bonus disc includes acoustic versions of 4 songs, including Nothing Left To Lose and Undeniable.
Click here to buy the 2-disc set online.
New Journal Entry
Check out the Journal section of the site for a great new entry from Mat.
May 11, 2007
Summer Tour Tickets Going On Sale
Tickets for Mat's summer tour with Kelly Clarkson are on sale starting this weekend. The complete list of dates is up in the Tour section of the site. To find ticket info for the show in your area, check this out.
April 26, 2007
On Tour with Kelly Clarkson this Summer
Mat will be back on the road this summer, this time supporting Kelly Clarkson's tour. Ticket info & much more is coming soon, but for now check out the dates & cities in the tour section. These will be some amazing shows; we'll see you there!
April 20, 2007AT&T Blue Room
The AT&T Blue Room has posted the full video of it's exclusive studio session with Mat. To stream the very cool acoustic performce and in-depth interview, go here.
April 19, 2007
"UNDENIABLE" Music Video
The video is finished! Watch It Here! And don't forget to check out the official premiere on VH1 this Saturday morning during the V Spot Countdown.
April 17, 2007Acoustic EP Available Now!
Mat has a brand new acoustic EP available exclusively on iTunes. The 4-track collections features stripped-down acoustic versions of Nothing Left To Lose, Girl America, In the Middle, and Rennaissance. You can find the tracks here.
April 11, 2007
Catch Mat on The View
Mat will be making his debut appearance on The View this Friday, April 13th. Check local listings here to find out when you can see the performance.
April 5, 2007
Undeniable
"Undeniable" is the second song released as a single off of Mat's CD Nothing Left To Lose, and it is at radio stations now! To hear the song on your local station, check out our list of radio stations and call in your request.
The music video for "Undeniable" was directed by Adria Petty, and it will premiere on VH1 later this month.
You can also download the single on iTunes.
Stripped is Now Online!
Mat's taping of the Stripped Music series is available now. The intimate recording sessions was taped in Nashville with a great group of local musicians.
The setlist includes All I Need, Undeniable, Nothing Left To Lose,
and a cover of Springsteen's "Atlantic City." The band includes two guitars, a Rhodes, a cello and a violin. There's also a photo gallery and an interview with Mat.
Watch it now!
Mat on Ellen this Week!
More good news for TV fans- Mat will be performing on Ellen while he is in Los Angeles for the VH1 You Oughta Know Tour. The full-band performance of "Nothing Left To Lose" airs on Wednesday. Check here for local listings and tune in to see if Mat dances with Ellen!
March 7, 2007
"Stripped" Session Coming Soon
Later this month, Mat's Stripped Music live session will be available to stream online. The recording features a unique studio collaboration near Mat's home in Nashville. Three album tracks and one special cover were recorded with a band that included violin, cello, and rhodes. A special preview of the session is available now On Demand.
March 6, 2007
Hang Out on the Bus This Spring
It's contest time! Gibson guitars, Livedaily, and the Vh1 Artists- Mat Kearney, Rocco Deluca and The Burden, and The Feeling are giving you the chance to win an exclusive hang on the Gibson Tour Bus during the VH1 You Oughta Know Tour this Spring! March 5, 2007
Rhapsody Live Session
Last December Mat recorded an exclusive session with the Rhapsody online music service. You can now stream the full audio & video online. The intimate set was highlighted by performances of "Nothing Left To Lose," "Undeniable," and "Where We Gonna Go From Here." Visit Rhapsody to check it out.
February 27, 2007Mat Kearney on Good Morning America!
Mat will be performing on Good Morning America this Thursday, March 1st. This is Mat's biggest TV appearance yet so be sure not to miss it!
Go to ABC.com for more info and local listings.
February 21, 2007
"Nothing Left To Lose" on Jericho Tonight
"Nothing Left To Lose" will be featured on tonight's new episode of Jericho on CBS. The show airs at 8PM ET/PT. For more info, check out the official Jericho website.
February 20, 2007
Spring Tour E-Card
An E-Card featuring music and media for all three bands on the VH1 You Oughta Know Tour is online here.
The tour features Mat as the headliner, with special guests Rocco Deluca & The Burden, and The Feeling. Check out the e-card for ticket info and to hear music by all three artists!
Spring Tour Announcement!
Good news! The dates are set for Mat's headlining tour, and the ticket pre-sale starts on Wednesday. As part of the VH1 "You Oughta Know" Tour, Mat will be taking out special guests The Feeling, and Rocco DeLuca and the Burden
All three artists are part of the "You Oughta Know" breaking artist program, and you'll get to see all three bands on each stop of the tour, with each night capped off by a full headlining set from Mat and his band.
CLICK HERE FOR TOUR DATES AND TICKET INFO
We'll see you at the show!
Who's Next?
Mat has been nominated as a Yahoo Music "Who's Next" User's Choice nominee, and he needs your vote! Voting is underway for this online poll of upcoming talent. If Mat wins, he'll film an exclusive live concert that will stream online. VOTE HERE!
December 12, 2006
Last Chance to Win a Mat Autographed Guitar
Be sure to check out f.y.e. online for your chance to win this guitar autographed by Mat. You can also text MATK to 40477 to enter to win. Good luck, and happy holidays!
December 5, 2006
Live Performance on MSN Control Room
Earlier this year, Mat and his band performed with John Mayer at Webster Hall in New York City. It was an energetic set in an intimate room, and the multi-camera video shoot for the live webcast captured the night perfectly.
If you missed that live webcast in September, you can view it on demand starting Dec 8th. Visit
MSN Control Room to see the concert, photo gallery and interview footage. You don't want to miss it.
f.y.e. Ultimate Guitar Giveaway
If you need a cool and unique gift for yourself this year, check out f.y.e. online for your chance to win this guitar autographed by Mat. Good luck, and happy holidays!
November 12, 2006
2007 Tour Dates!
We're happy to announce the first set of shows for 2007: Mat will open for John Mayer starting February 13th. Check out the Tour page for dates and cities. Tickets for most shows are on sale now!
November 6, 2006
Mat on Conan!
Mat will appear on Late Night With Conan O'brien this Thursday, November 9th. Check it out on NBC at 12:30AM Eastern/ 11:30PM Central. Visit Conan on the web here.
October 25, 2006
You Oughta Know has Launched
Mat's VH1 "You Oughta Know" feature is now online. Click over there for exclusive live performances of Nothing Left To Lose, Crashing Down, In the Middle, and Undeniable, plus a photo gallery from Mat's Live @ VH1 session. Click here!
October 20, 2006
You Oughta Know: Mat Kearney
We're happy to announce that Mat has been selected for VH1's "You Oughta Know: Arists On The Rise." Starting on Monday, head over to VH1.com for exclusive content from this cutting-edge series that picks out only the very best of the up-an-coming new artists. While you're there, be sure to sign up for their newsletter and check out the other artists who are alums of the You Oughta Know program.
October 17, 2006
Attention Chicago Fans!
Dear Chicago Fans,
Tickets for the show on October 29th at House of Blues are selling FAST. If you were planning on buying a ticket when you got to House of Blues on the day of the show, you're going to want to click here to get tickets in advance. The sooner, the better.
See you at the show!
- the MK.com team
A&E Breakfast With the Arts
Mat will be featured on A&E TV's Breakfast With The Arts program on Sunday, October 15. Tune in at 8/7c to see a special interview with Mat, along with an acoustic duo performance. More information about Breakfast with the arts can be found here.
October 10, 2006
Mat on "One Tree Hill"
Tune into the CW show "One Tree Hill" on Wednesday night (the 11th) to hear Won't Back Down during a scene. More info on the show here, and as always the music is available on iTunes.
October 10, 2006
New Blog Added
There's a new entry from Mat on the Journal page. Check it out to get the first update from the road for the new tour.
September 26, 2006
Mat on the Cover of Pollstar
Mat is featured on the cover of this week's Pollstar Magazine! Pollstar is the leading touring industry mag. Check out the cover story.
September 18, 2006
Greys Anatomy
A big thank-you to everyone who tuned into Grey's Anatomy last night and heard "All I Need" at the end of the episode. If you missed last night, don't worry because it re-airs tonight (Friday.) Also, "Crashing Down" will be featured on next week's episode.
All the music is available on iTunes, and if you need a recap of last night's episode so you're not lost next week, check out the official Grey's Anatomy site.
TV Appearances
Mat is featured on several upcoming TV shows. First, the season premiere of Grey's Anatomy airs on Thursday, September 21st on ABC. Tune in to hear "All I Need" as part of that episode. Then stick around, because one week later "Crashing Down" will be on the 2nd episode of the season.
Also, Mat appears in the commercials for the new NBC drama "Friday Night Lights." The show airs on Tuesdays starting in October; you can check out the Friday Night Lights music video featuring Mat performing "Undeniable" here.
Mat on "CBS Saturday Morning"
Mat and his band performed a live Second Cup Cafe session on the CBS Early Show yesterday. If you missed it, you can check out a great recap and video footage here.
August 29, 2006
Cheap!
If you don't yet own a copy of Nothing Left To Lose, you're officially out of excuses. For two weeks only, you can buy Mat's album for $6.99 at the iTunes Music Store. The discounted price still includes the iTunes-only acoustic track "Chicago."
Click here to go straight to the discounted album and exclusive track.
Mat on the WB11 Morning Show
Attention New Yorkers: Mat (and band!) will be performing live on the WB Morning Show on WPIX/WB11 this Wedensday, August 30th. Tune in at 8:45AM to see two songs live on air. More info here.
August 28, 2006
Dispatches from the Road
Two new entries from Mat have been added to the Journal. More to come soon.
August 25, 2006
Fall Tour- New Dates + 2nd Leg
New shows are up in the Tour section! There's a Lawrence, KS, show added to the end of the first leg of the fall tour, and the first round of dates have been announced for the 2nd leg. Stay tuned for even more fall tour dates, plus ticket and opening act information for the 2nd leg.
August 22, 2006
Mat Hits The Road With Mayer/Crow
This week marks the beginning of Mat's next stint on the road, as he opens for the John Mayer & Sheryl Crow Summer Tour kicking off in Pittsburgh, PA. Tickets are still available for most shows, with some venues doing a special package of 4 lawn seats for $99. For a great preview of the tour including an interview with Mat, check out this article from a Pittsburgh-area newspaper.
August 8, 2006
Fall Headlining Tour Announcement
Good news: Mat is headed out on the road this fall! Hell be headlining rooms across the country with a full band in tow. Tickets for some shows are already on sale, and opening acts will be announced soon. Check out the tour page of this site for complete up-to-date information, and links to buy tickets online.
Sept. 29 / Boise / Big Easy / $12 / All Ages
Oct. 1 / Spokane / Big Easy / $12 / All Ages
Oct. 2 / Vancouver / Media Club / 12CAD / 19+
Oct. 3 / Seattle / Neumo's / $15 / All Ages
Oct. 5 / Portland / Crystal Ballroom / $15 / All Ages
Oct. 6 / Eugene / McDonald Theater / $15 / All Ages
Oct. 8 / San Francisco / Great American Music Hall / $16 / All Ages
Oct. 10 / Los Angeles / The Roxy / $16 / All Ages
Oct. 11 / San Diego / House of Blues / $12 / All Ages
Oct. 12 / Tucson / Rialto Theater / $15 / All Ages
Oct. 14 / Phoenix / Clubhouse / $11 / All Ages
Oct. 17 / Boulder / Fox Theater / $12 / All Ages
The Next John Mayer?
Is Mat the next John Mayer? AOL Music thinks so. Check out the feature and an exclusive "Meet Mat Kearney" video here.
July 17, 2006
Mat on Kyle XY
Tune in to the ABC Family Channel tonight at 8/7c to catch Mat's "All I Need" on the newest episode of Kyle XY. The show is also the top downloaded TV show on the iTunes Music Store; tonight's episode will be available for download in the coming days. More info on the show is availble here.
July 4, 2006
Two Free Shows in One Day
If you're in the Chicagoland area, come by Mat's two FREE shows on Thursday afternoon. First, Mat will play a solo set at Millenium Park. The stage is outdoors near the Park Grill, and things get rolling around 4PM. After that, it's a two block walk over to the Taste of Chicago where Mat and his full band will open up for Train at 5:30PM. Did we mention both shows are FREE? See you there!
June 30, 2006
Mat on AOL Music Sessions
We're excited to announce that Mat's AOL Music Sessions has launched. The session includes video of full-band performances, acoustic performances, and a video interview with Mat. All that and many other highlights from the session can be seen in streaming video and audio at AOL Music.
June 27, 2006
On Tour with John Mayer and Sheryl Crow
Mat will be opening for John Mayer and Sheryl Crow on their upcoming co-headlining tour! The dates run from Aug 24th through Sep 10th. Tickets for most shows are on sale now. Check out details and the full list of dates in the tour section, and don't miss the great shows with Jason Mraz and Train in July!
June 21, 2006
"One of the Top Releases of the Year"
Amazon.com's official editorial review calls Mat's album Nothing Left To Lose "one of the top releases of the year thus far." The review describes the album as "Heart-gripping at moments, thought-provoking at others,... intelligent throughout" You can read the full review here
June 8, 2006
"Nothing Left To Lose" on VH1
Mat's video for "Nothing Left to Lose" will start appearing on VH1 next week! Watch the video now in the Media section of this site, and look for it on VH1 soon!
June 8, 2006Mat on Clear Channel NEW
Mat is currently featured on the ClearChannel.com NEW program. NEW highlights the best and brightest of up and coming music. The profile features an exclusive home video shot on tour last month. Check it out here.
June 1, 2006
Summer Tour Dates Announced!
Mat has just added a run of festival shows in the midwest in July, as well as dates opening for Train. Check out details in the Tour section!
May 10, 2006
New for Spring!
Mat is all new this spring: the new album is in stores, a new headling tour (full band!) is underway, and a new journal entry was just posted.
If you're new here, Welcome! If you've been here a while, welcome back, and happy spring! We hope to see you all out on the road in the coming weeks.
Mat Kearney Likes Good Music
A handful of Mat's favorite songs are currenlty featured on Rhapsody's "Playlist Central" section. Head over there to see Mat's playlist and download some of the great stuff Mat listens to. Click here to go to Rhapsody.
April 18, 2006
Nothing Left To Lose in Stores Today!
Mat's album is in stores everywhere today. Pick up a copy at your local store, at the online store section of the site, or download it from iTunes to get the exclusive track "Chicago"
April 17, 2006
Nothing Left To Lose streaming on AOL
You can stream Nothing Left To Lose in its entirety exclusively on AOL's Listening Party. Click here to listen to the full album and don't forget to pick up a copy in stores or online tomorrow!
April 13, 2006
Nothing Left To Lose Ringtones!
You can now download the "Nothing Left To Lose" ringtone at http://www.sonymusicmobile.com
April 11, 2006
Mat Kearney Upcoming In-Store Performances
"Meet Mat Kearney!
Tuesday, April 18th @ 7pm
Borders Bryn Mawr
1149 Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Saturday, April 22nd @ 2pm
Borders Kips Bay
576 Second Avenue
New York, NY
Mat will be performing songs from his new album Nothing Left To Lose. He'll be signing copies following the performance.
Arrive early...time and space are limited."