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==Life & Career==
==Life & Career==
Born and raised in Liberty, MO, near Kansas City, Matt Wertz grew up wanting to be a shoe designer, but when he started writing songs his freshman year of college, he realized that it was actually music that he wanted to pursue. After graduation in 2001, Wertz moved to Nashville gained a considerable fan base by performing at Young Life camps, after releasing his first album, Somedays, produced by [[Steve Wilson]]. His next studio album, Twenty Three Places (2003) was produced with [[Ed Cash]]. In 2005 the EP "Today & Tomorrow" came out (produced by Wertz and best friend [[Dave Barnes]]), and thanks to his constant touring, the singer was signed to [[Nettwerk Records]]. <ref>http://www.nettskinny.com/artists/matt-wertz</ref>
Born and raised in Liberty, MO, near Kansas City, Matt Wertz grew up wanting to be a shoe designer, but when he started writing songs his freshman year of college, he realized that it was actually music that he wanted to pursue. After graduation in 2001, Wertz moved to Nashville gained a considerable fan base by performing at Young Life camps, after releasing his first album, "Somedays", produced by [[Steve Wilson]]. His next studio album, "Twenty Three Places" (2003) was produced with [[Ed Cash]]. In 2005 the EP "Today & Tomorrow" came out (produced by Wertz and best friend [[Dave Barnes]]), and thanks to his constant touring, the singer was signed to [[Nettwerk Records]]. <ref>http://www.nettskinny.com/artists/matt-wertz</ref>


On September 19, 2006, Wertz released his third studio album, "Everything in Between". In late 2007, he went back on the road with fellow singer-songwriter and friend [[Dave Barnes]]. Their aptly named tour, Two Birds/One Stone, toured around the US, ending in Nashville.
On September 19, 2006, Wertz released his third studio album, "Everything in Between". In late 2007, he went back on the road with fellow singer-songwriter and friend [[Dave Barnes]]. Their aptly named tour, Two Birds/One Stone, toured around the US, ending in Nashville.

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Matt Wertz
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Matt Wertz (2006)
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Stewart Wertz
Born (1979-02-17) February 17, 1979 (age 45)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
OriginUnited States
Liberty, Missouri, U.S.
GenresRock
OccupationSinger-Songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar
Vocals
Years active2001 – Present
Labelsformerly with Universal Republic
Websitemattwertz.com

Matt Wertz is a singer/songwriter. Originally from Liberty, MO he now lives in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] His interest in visual art led him to study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a degree in industrial design. While there, his musical talents and ambitions grew.

Life & Career

Born and raised in Liberty, MO, near Kansas City, Matt Wertz grew up wanting to be a shoe designer, but when he started writing songs his freshman year of college, he realized that it was actually music that he wanted to pursue. After graduation in 2001, Wertz moved to Nashville gained a considerable fan base by performing at Young Life camps, after releasing his first album, "Somedays", produced by Steve Wilson. His next studio album, "Twenty Three Places" (2003) was produced with Ed Cash. In 2005 the EP "Today & Tomorrow" came out (produced by Wertz and best friend Dave Barnes), and thanks to his constant touring, the singer was signed to Nettwerk Records. [2]

On September 19, 2006, Wertz released his third studio album, "Everything in Between". In late 2007, he went back on the road with fellow singer-songwriter and friend Dave Barnes. Their aptly named tour, Two Birds/One Stone, toured around the US, ending in Nashville.

In December 2007, Wertz signed a record deal with Universal Republic Records. He announced this news to the media on a college radio show at Syracuse University. Wertz released a new record in September 2008 called "Under Summer Sun", featuring some new material as well as cuts off "Everything in Between". [3]

In November 2009, Wertz announced on his website that he is no longer with Universal Republic and to celebrate, he began giving away a free album that had been recorded live at the Triple Door in Seattle on May 28, 2008, entitled If It Ain't Broke.... [4]

In January 2011, Wertz released a single, "Feels So Right", as part of his album, Weights & Wings, released on March 15, 2011.[5] He began a tour to promote the album on March 25, 2011, in New York City.[6] He also released a holiday-themed album, Snowglobe in late 2011.

In anticipation of Wherever / Whenever EP, released on April 1, 2013, Matt Wertz gave away a collection of his personal favorite songs from his celebrated 13 year career.[7]

His newest album Heatwave was released on August 27, 2013. Its first single is "Get To You".[8]

He has toured with such acts as Hanson, Jon McLaughlin, Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, Gavin Degraw, Matt Nathanson, Five For Fighting, OAR, Ben Rector and Jars of Clay, and has headlined several tours nationally in the early-to-mid-2000s (decade).

Wertz's songs have been used on TV shows like Brothers and Sisters, Wildfire and One Tree Hill and in the movies Employee of the Month and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.[citation needed]

Discography

Album Information

Damascus Road 		Released:
  • Independent

Somedays 		Released: 2001
  • First album
  • Produced by Steve Wilson

Orange EP 		Released: 2002
  • Independent

Twentythree Places 		Released: 2003
  • Second album
  • Produced by Ed Cash and Matt Wertz
  • Available free here: [1]

Live in Paradise 		Released: 2004
  • Live from Boston, MA

Today & Tomorrow EP 		Released: 2005

Everything in Between 		Released: 2006
  • Third full length studio album
  • Produced by Ed Cash and Matt Wertz
Under Summer Sun Released: 2008
  • Fourth full length studio album
  • Universal Republic Records

Where We Started EP 		Released: 2008
  • Universal Republic Records EP

If It Ain't Broke... 		Released: 2009
  • Full length live album
  • Available free here: [2]

While We're Becoming EP 		Released: 2010
  • Handwritten Records EP

Weights & Wings 		Released: 2011
  • Fifth full length studio album
  • Nettwerk Music Group

Snow Globe 		Released: 2012
  • Provident Label Group

Whenever/Wherever EP 		Released: 2013
  • Handwritten Records EP

Heatwave 		Released: 2013
  • Sixth full length studio album
  • Handwritten Records
  • Produced by Brandon Hood and Matt Wertz


References

  1. ^ http://allmusic.com/artist/matt-wertz-p677146
  2. ^ http://www.nettskinny.com/artists/matt-wertz
  3. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Under-Summer-Sun-Matt-Wertz/dp/B001COVD9U
  4. ^ http://www.mattwertz.com/news
  5. ^ http://www.aolradioblog.com/2011/02/02/matt-wertz-feels-so-right/
  6. ^ "Matt Wertz Premieres Second Track "Running Back To You" From Upcoming 'Weights & Wings'". Netwerk Press Blog. February 18, 2011.
  7. ^ http://noisetrade.com/mattwertz/collection
  8. ^ http://www.mattwertz.com/news/entries/419

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