Mat Kearney Self-Titled Album Coming May 17
Nashville-based, Oregon-born multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Mat Kearney is excited to announce the May 17th release of his new self-titled studio album via Middle Kid Records.
The new LP is Kearney’s first in more than three years and was produced by Kearney with help from Micah Tawkls (Hayley Williams, Liza Anne, COIN) and Marc Scibilia (Breland, Robin Schultz, Teddy Swims). Along with the album news today Kearney is announcing a massive US headline tour and releasing the captivating and buoyant new single “Palisades”
Produced by Kearney and Tawkls and featuring The Brook and the Bluff as his backing band, Kearney had this to share about the song, “Someone once told me as a young musician ‘enjoy it now cause you can only start a journey once.’ I look back at some pinnacle moments and realize they were lost on me at the time.
That feeling of leaving home and being in the middle of a highlight reel, is what ‘Palisades’ sounds like to me where the journey is the destination.”
“Palisades” is the third single to be released ahead of his self-titled new studio album, following “Headlights Home” – which was released in January accompanied by an official music video Written and recorded over the past couple of years with the help of some talented friends, Kearney counts this new album as one of his most personal releases and sees it as a reflection of his two-decade long career.
It’s time I let you in on the secret of what I’ve been working on for the last 2 years. My self-titled ‘Mat Kearney’ record is coming out May 17th. I got a text from my long-time band member Phil Moore saying, ‘this record feels the most like the guy I’ve been hanging out with for the last 10 years.’ I think that sums it up.
I wanted to make something honest, warm, raw, that felt like a big hug, the soundtrack for a drive into mountains, and beach hang with friends. I spread my wings and took on more of the production. Some songs I did start to finish alone. I also collaborated in ways I haven’t before. My favorite Nashville band The Brook and The Bluff played on a handful of songs. It was the first time I felt like I was in a band.
I tried to keep it simple. Real instruments and honest performances, like how I started out. I keep playing this record in my car which isn’t normal for me once I complete a project. I hope that’s a good sign and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Love, Mat
Mat Kearney Self-Titled Album Coming May 17
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Over his career, Kearney has released six studio LPs, claimed the #1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, amassed over 592MM on demand streams and over 2.5 BILLION global streams.
Kearney has performed live on Today Show, Ellen, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! and has garnered raves from USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, People, Billboard, PARADE, and Marie Claire. He also has an incredible touring history, sharing the road with everyone from John Mayer to NEEDTOBREATHE as well as headlining numerous tours of his own.
Mat Kearney Tracklisting
1. Headlights Home
2. Palisades
3. Real One
4. Good Thing Going On
5. Sumac
6. Drowning In Nostalgia
7. My Two Hands
8. Watch Me Go
9. Easy
10. Dandelion
11. Old Flame
12. Daydream
Confirmed US Tour Dates:
6/13 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre
6/14 – Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre
6/15 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
6/17 – Spokane, WA – Bing Crosby Theater
6/18 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
6/21 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma
6/22 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm
6/24 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up
6/25 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
6/27 – Kansas City, MO – Madrid Theatre
6/28 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place
9/10 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
9/12 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre
9/13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theatre
9/14 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
9/16 – St. Louis, MO – Pageant
9/17 – Columbus, OH – Southern Theatre
9/19 – Nashville, TN – Ryman
9/20 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival
9/21 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
9/23 – Raleigh, NC – Carolina Theater
9/24 – Charlotte, NC – Knight Theater
9/26 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre
9/27 – Glenside, PA – Keswick
9/28 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theater
9/30 – Albany, NY – The Egg
10/1 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
10/2 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
11/7 – Houston, TX – Heights Theater
11/8 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theater
11/9 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
11/11 – Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Arts Center
11/12 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
11/14 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
11/15 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
11/16 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
11/18 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre
11/19 – Menlo Park, CA – Guild Theater
11/20 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
