Multi-platinum country music artist Matt Stell began his professional music journey upon signing a publishing deal with Wide Open Music in 2014, following an earlier independent career that included three albums: ‘The Sound & the Story’ (2009), ‘Vestibule Blues’ (2011), and ‘A River Through It’ (2013). During this period, Stell performed as an opening act for notable artists such as Luke Bryan and Eric Church, and contributed songwriting to artists like Bart Crow and Casey Donahew. Relocating to Nashville in 2014, Stell released the EP ‘Last of the Best’ in 2018, featuring the breakthrough single ‘Prayed For You.’ This pivotal track led to his signing with RECORDS in July 2018 and recognition as a CMT Discovery Artist that same year. ‘Prayed For You’ quickly achieved widespread commercial success, reaching No.
36 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in February 2019 and No. 54 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in March 2019. Within a year, the track amassed over 15 million Spotify plays and 44 million total streams. The single earned RIAA Gold certification on September 16, 2019, before ultimately achieving multi-platinum status.
This non-profit organization supports various charitable causes, reflecting Stell’s broader impact outside his artistic career. Most recently, Matt Stell expanded his discography with the release of his highly anticipated album, ‘Born Lonely,’ on June 7, 2024. This new collection of work continues to showcase his distinctive songwriting and artistry, building on his established success and consistent charting history within the country music landscape. With ‘Born Lonely,’ Stell reasserts his prominent position, continuing to engage fans and industry professionals with his evolving sound.