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“I moved cities for about four months to try to provoke some inspiration and put myself in an uncomfortable situation where I would be meeting new people and have a change in locale. I look back at my career and one of my favorite records I ever made was right after I moved to Nashville.”

Quote by Matt Wertz

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Born on February 17, 1979, Matt Wertz is a talented singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk, country, and pop music styles, which has won him a dedicated fan base. more

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