The first year I moved to Nashville, I started playing these songwriter nights with people like Nickel Creek, Duncan Sheik, and even… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Well, I never made a record to be in the Christian market. So when I made my record it was to exist… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Generally, the songs that are the scariest ones are the ones that people connect to. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I think my faith is a huge part of my music. But for me, it didn't make sense to be in any… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I've never shaped or crafted my music for any specific group of people. Whoever connects with it is fine with me. I… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I started writing music in a season of my life where people were telling me I wasn't defined by mistakes, and God… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Songs like 'Learn To Love Again' and 'Rochester' and some of the more gut-wrenching ones deal with the pain of the younger… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I didn't know music would end up being my job, but I loved it so much I wanted to do it every… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
It's a job, and it's challenging. But I love music and creating. That's why I got into music. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I've never been one to learn scales and do exercises. Maybe I'm lazy, but I just don't take to that kind of… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Somehow, my music really suits doctors making out in the syringe room. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I am not an evangelist. I am not a preacher. I am a musician. That is what I know how to do.… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
When I set out to write, I want to write something that will rip your heart out and connect with you. Great… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Even on tour, where I perform songs from 'City Of Black And White,' I still do songs from 'Nothing Left To Lose.'… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
The songs that you start to write that you are a little scared of can be the ones that you have to… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
When I first started writing music, it was to express that. I was trying to find God and trying to find meaning… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
When I was in college, I wanted to study film. My first passion was to be a cinematographer. So maybe there's something… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
From my experience, I've been honest about who I am and what I believe and the motivation behind my music. But I've… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
The criticism people could have of my music maybe is that it's somewhat schizophrenic at times. And if you don't like that,… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I love to play the songs that got me to where I am. I like to take a little bit from all… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
My dad was a scratch golfer growing up. When I'm on the road, I always bring my clubs with me. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
With 'City of Black & White,' I wanted a record that would make you feel good, that would sort of take you up in… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
The first year I moved to Nashville, I started playing these songwriter nights with people like Nickel Creek, Duncan Sheik, and even Ryan Adams...… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
When we tour, there's always this unique quality to every town you visit... Touring, you get a sense of a collective identity for different… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I meant what I said when I said until my dying day.I'm holding on to you, holding on to me.Maybe it's all gone black… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
God found me when I was at my lowest point. That was the first time in my life when I really felt like I… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
It's not the circumstances that determine who you're gonna be but how you deal with these problems and pains that come your way. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I'm really influenced by '90s hip hop. A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul were my heroes growing up. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Well, I never made a record to be in the Christian market. So when I made my record it was to exist in all… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
I love creating moments that feel bigger than just like an artist on stage. — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
Just because you've written a song doesn't mean that you have pulled through. There are definitely songs where I embodied someone else's pain and… — Mat Kearney Copy Share Image
