Gary Matheny is a Write‘m Cowboy Records artist
Award-Winning Nashville Recording Artist
Gary Matheny is an award winning singer songwriter whose roots run deep in Macon, Georgia-the birthplace of Southern rock and the soulful legacy of Otis Redding. Carrying the heritage forward with his own unmistakable voice he blends American, Country rock, soft rock, easy listening pop and traditional country into a sound that is both timeless and unmistakably his own. He has built a career defined by authenticity, craftsmanship and global reach.
His music has been recorded in Ireland and Italy by talented entertainers, earned international chart success and resonated with listeners around the world. In 2023, Carnival Cruise lines placed his entire catalog of songs on the entire fleets of cruise ships once again giving his music a global presence and extending his fan base.
Gary’s songwriting has earned him some of the industry’s most respected honors:
- Songwriter of the Year (2022) – International Singer Songwriters Assn
- Americana Artist of the Year (2023) – Akademia Awards Los Angeles, CA
- Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)-Akademia Los Angeles, CA
- Single of the Year (2025)-North American Country Music Assn Int’l (Back Where I Belong)
- Six time World Songwriters Awards (2021-2025)- Australia
- Ten #1 chart placements across multiple global streaming charts
- Featured artist Costco Connection Magazine (2024)-World Day of Music
- Music played on all Carnival Cruise Lines ships
Gary has taken the stage at notable venues including The Vinyl Lounge, Wynot Saloon, Brown’s Diner in Nashville. The Colonnade in Ringgold, Ga and the Historic Douglas Theatre in Macon, Georgia-sharing the bill with Keith Burns, formerly Trick Pony.
Gary is the founder of 31st Street Sounds Production LLC and Write ’m Cowboy Records where he is dedicated to elevating independent artists. Through this venture he launched Indie Artist Showcase, a filmed music mini-series produced in Madison, Tennessee and distributed on Youtube, Roku’s OTEL Music Videos and ICTV (Indie Country Television). The showcase reflects Gary’s vision to champion Indie talent and expand the reach of authentic, roots driven music.
With his signature blend of Southern soul, heartfelt storytelling, and genre-crossing versatility, Gary Matheny continues to carve out a place all his own-one song, one stage and one listener at a time.
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“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 your 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 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 10
“Love Gary’s Music”
Bobby Golden
Founding member Stillwater Band
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