Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Coopertown resident and country music artist Matt Keiter is set to release his highly anticipated self-titled debut album today. The album will be available across all major streaming platforms.
Whether you’re grilling out or kicking back with a cold drink this weekend, Matt Keiter’s heartfelt lyrics and authentic sound are about to become the soundtrack of your summer.
A Homegrown Sound with Nashville Polish
Produced by Cody Leppo, with Matt Keiter himself as co-producer, the album was recorded at Aura Lea Studio. With a mix of traditional instrumentation and modern Americana flair, each track tells a story that hits home, blending blue-collar roots with polished production.
Leppo took the reins on engineering, mixing, and mastering duties, helping bring Keiter’s songwriting to life. But the album is also a showcase of incredible collaborative talent. Here’s a look at some of the standout contributions across the album’s 7 tracks:
A Labor of Love Through Uncertain Times
The album is not only a culmination and celebration of Matt Keiter’s voice and vision—it’s also a testament to the dedication of the musicians who came together during challenging times. “A special thank you to these artists who were able to complete their accompaniment during the ‘vid’,” a facebook post read, nodding to the perseverance of the creative spirit through the pandemic.
Stream It, Share It, Sing It Loud
Matt Keiter’s debut is more than music—it’s a milestone for Coopertown. So crank it up this weekend, and let’s show our hometown pride.
🗣️ Tell your friends.
Matt Keiter – out now!
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Let’s make sure the world knows where he came from.
Support local. Stream global.
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Track Highlights & Collaborators
🎸 Buddy That Ain’t Me
- Tim Crouch: Lead electric, acoustic, bass, fiddle
- Erin James & Chris Hennessee: Backup vocals
- Cody Leppo: Drums & percussion
🪕 Got it on Our Own
- Randy Kohrs: Dobro
- Tim Crouch: Mandolin, banjo, acoustic, bass, fiddle
- Cody Leppo: Drums, electric guitar
🌄 Hills & Valleys
- James Mitchell: Electric guitar
- Randy Kohrs: Dobro
- Chris Hennessee: Backup vocals
- Tim Crouch: Acoustic, mandolin, banjo, bass, fiddle
- Cody Leppo: Drums & percussion
🍀 Murphy’s Law
- Chris Hennessee: Harmonica
- Randy Kohrs: Dobro
- Tim Crouch: Acoustic, mandolin, bass, fiddle
- Cody Leppo: Drums & electric guitar
🌾 Reap What You Sow
- Chris Hennessee: Harmonica
- James Mitchell: Electric guitar
- Tim Crouch: Acoustic, bass, fiddle
- Cody Leppo: Drums
🚂 Slow That Trainwreck
- Chris Hennessee: Harmonica, backup vocals
- James Mitchell: Electric guitar
- Tim Crouch: Acoustic, mandolin, banjo, bass, fiddle
- Cody Leppo: Drums
🚛 This Ole Truck
- Rusty Danmyer: Steel guitar
- Chris Hennessee: Backup vocals
- James Mitchell: Electric guitar
- Tim Crouch: Acoustic, bass, fiddle
- Cody Leppo: Drums
