Black Dog

Back Where I Belong

Christmas Long Ago

My friend Don Johnson from Milledgeville Georgia co-wrote this tune with me

Single

Muchas Margaritas

written to bring awareness to the homeless vet problem in this country

He's On A Trip

I Want To Be With You

Get In Where You Fit In

song was written to call attention to homeless veteran population in America

song was written to bring awareness to the homeless problem we have for our Veterans in America

Everything Was You

You Get To Me

Then She'd Know (re-recorded)

I am a multi genre award winning singer/songwriter from Cleveland, Tn. My style of music has crossed over from jazz, soft rock (Yacht Rock) to traditional country and southern rock genres.
In 2022 I was awarded the Songwriter of the Year (International Singer Songwriter Association) an international grouping with over 18k members and the Most Promising Country Songwriter of the year(North American Country Music Association Int’l).  My song Solo Dos Gatos won Best Song World Artist in 2021 and that same year Exit 10 received Best Modern Country Song, both World Songwriting Awards and Best Outlaw Song-Spring 2023(Blackdog-WSA) to name a few. In 2023, I was awarded Artist of the Year (Americana) with Akademia Music, Las Angeles, CA and will be inducted into the Akademia Hall of Fame in May 2024.
My music has charted in the #1 position three times on Berkshire Media Groups KMIX, XR Power and Star 100 radio globally receiving over 100k plays, Georgia Songbirds and Top 40 Indie Country out of Nashville (Nashville Radio Promotions).
Not Everyone Is Blessed charted #1 on Top 40 Indie Country (Nashville Radio Promotions) in May 2023 and reached #45 on CashBox’s Independent Country Top 100. 
May 15, 2023 Solo Dos Gatos (video) was played on DBTV.tv for four consecutive nights with a viewership of 300million globally.
Quotes:

** “Gary writes songs brimming with soul and most importantly... heart! I’m privileged to play on his music when he asks me as it’s always a good time.”
Justin Weaver (Nashville Session guitarist, Wynonna, The Judds, The Chicks, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Highway 101

** Gary Matheny has been a pleasure to work with. His interesting songs, as well as his stylistic vocals, are a nice combination for the listeners.
You'll be able to feel like you’re enjoying the sandy beaches, driving down the road, or sitting in a Cantina when you listen to his music.
Keep your eyes open for this talented singer/songwriter. 
Gary Sadker
PRESIDENT
Red Ridge Entertainment

** I’ve been in this thing called the “Music Business” for a long time now!!!! Guys like Gary Matheny... who write incredible songs and have them produced with top of the line musicians...don’t get the opportunity to be heard like they should!!!! Songs that harken back to styles that will take you on musical journeys through purple hazes of mushroom marmalade...and that’s without any pharmaceutical enhancement!!!!
Matheny’s music is killer!!!! I’ve been a fan for quite a while!!!! Given the strength of the songs and the talent of the songwriting...everybody should be finding out about Gary Matheny!!!!
Brian Hedges
Award Winning Songwriter
Grammy Winning Producer

** Gary Matheny is a story teller. Not a liar, a story teller. Gary is an excellent lyricist. He has the ability to take you on a journey with his writing and lyrics.  
On our projects, I would come up with a tune and Gary would fit in the words. Gary has the ability to create a mini vacation with his songs, giving the listener a place to retreat. That's a honor among songwriters for listeners to get lost in your music. I think Gary is just getting started. He's laid a good foundation. 
Lee Jordan
Singer/Songwriter

** Gary Matheny is like no other artist I’ve ever worked with. I remember thinking as we put each song together, that his music was reminiscent of the group America from the 70’s. As we worked in the studio, I knew that we were working on music that was very unique. He has developed his own sound that many will find refreshing. I wish him well on his musical journey.
Stan Williamson-Producer and Arranger

**"I love Gary's music"
Bobby Golden
Founding member 
Stillwater Band

Gary Matheny

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