Jay Matthes is an award-winning Americana singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His original music has been described as "full of personality and boldness" (Breaking & Entering), "proudly no frills" (Shepherd Express) and "well-crafted heartfelt tunes" (The Daily Country). It's been featured on local, regional and national radio and television, including daily rotation for "The Light" music video on The Country Network.

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Jay has played hundreds of shows since his start in 2010, sharing the stage with national acts Old Dominion, Judah & the Lion, Jordan Davis and many more. He's earned "must-see" reviews along the way, including Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's "Daily Concert Pick at Wisconsin State Fair" in 2017, and both Milwaukee Record's "Record Recommended" and 88Nine Radio Milwaukee's "Milwaukee Music Pick" at Summerfest 2019.

 

Jay has been named "One to Watch" by Nashville Songwriters Association International. and won Best Male Vocalist in Shepherd Express' Best of Milwaukee in 2018. His album 'Dancing After Dark' was a Finalist for 'Independent Release of the Year' at the 2017 88Nine Radio Milwaukee Music Awards. The lead single "Good Lookin' Woman" was a Finalist for 'Song of the Year' and was a Semi-Finalist in the 2020 International Songwriting Competition.

 

"I've played all over the Midwest, from Milwaukee down to Nashville, but Milwaukee is home. I love the city, the venues, the musicians, the people. I'm forever grateful for the support and love this city has shown me."

 

Jay's newest album 'Loved and Lost and Found' was released on August 25, 2023.