Matt Mason's Raw Tale of Country Stardom, Personal Demons & Redemption

I had an inspiring conversation with Matt Mason, a seasoned country singer-songwriter from Fairland, Indiana who has reached over 200 million streams on Spotify. Matt shares his incredible journey from overcoming personal challenges and battling addiction to achieving success in Nashville by winning CMT's Next Superstar in 2011. He reflects on his love for traditional country music, the importance of authenticity, and the life-changing conversations with God that reshaped his career. As Matt gears up for a new shows in 2025, he discusses the importance of being honest, staying true to oneself, and the impact of his roots on his music. This episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring musicians and fans alike. You are going to learn about:The genuine value of authenticity How the entertainment industry operates The power of persistence Thanks to our partners: Hope Plumbing Fleddermann Von Rieste Check out these great clips from the show: 00:55 Introducing Matt Mason: A Journey Through Music 02:35 Early Influences and First Guitar 05:57 First Big Break: Opening for Charlie Daniels 09:37 Moving to Nashville and Early Struggles 13:27 Nashville Star and Touring with Chris Young 18:42 Winning CMT's Next Superstar 22:14 Personal Struggles and Turning Point 29:50 Transparency and Career Challenges 30:14 Pushing the Song to Secondary Radio 31:10 Divine Guidance and Success 32:34 Honesty with His Wife 35:06 A New Beginning 36:02 Rebuilding on a Solid Foundation 37:33 Career Trajectory and Touring 39:58 Focusing on Men and Manhood 41:22 Touring and Market Testing 46:45 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up .