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Hailing from Newmarket, Ontario, Matt Donnelly is a country-leaning singer-songwriter whose music cuts deep with raw honesty and heartfelt storytelling. Influenced by folk & country, Matt isn’t afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve—laying it all out in lyrics that speak to real life, real love, and real struggles.
Matt first picked up a guitar at 8 years old, but it wasn’t until he turned 16 that music truly became an outlet—a way to process emotions, navigate stress, and start dreaming bigger. That same year, he began writing songs and developing his sound, rooted more in authenticity than in cowboy hats or clichés. After a false start in his late teens working briefly with a producer, Matt stepped back from music to grow personally and professionally—leading construction crews, running a woodworking business, and learning what it means to show up in life with discipline and heart.
At 22, he returned to music through open mics, this time with clarity, maturity, and purpose. With lyrics that reflect life’s highs and lows, and melodies that resonate far beyond his hometown, Matt is carving out a lane that’s country at its core—but grounded in grit, growth, and genuine connection.
For Matt, success isn’t about fame—it’s about doing what he loves, sharing his truth, and supporting his future family with music that matters. Whether he's behind a guitar or building something by hand, he brings the same energy: real, passionate, and always honest.
Matt first picked up a guitar at 8 years old, but it wasn’t until he turned 16 that music truly became an outlet—a way to process emotions, navigate stress, and start dreaming bigger. That same year, he began writing songs and developing his sound, rooted more in authenticity than in cowboy hats or clichés. After a false start in his late teens working briefly with a producer, Matt stepped back from music to grow personally and professionally—leading construction crews, running a woodworking business, and learning what it means to show up in life with discipline and heart.
At 22, he returned to music through open mics, this time with clarity, maturity, and purpose. With lyrics that reflect life’s highs and lows, and melodies that resonate far beyond his hometown, Matt is carving out a lane that’s country at its core—but grounded in grit, growth, and genuine connection.
For Matt, success isn’t about fame—it’s about doing what he loves, sharing his truth, and supporting his future family with music that matters. Whether he's behind a guitar or building something by hand, he brings the same energy: real, passionate, and always honest.
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