Christopher Foust, Nashville based songwriter, producer, and host of the Do That Music Thing Podcast, had a wonderful conversation with Philadelphia based country music artist and songwriter Matt Freedman. Christopher and Matt discussed Freedman's journey from college athlete to musician, making it in 'country music' without being in Nashville, and great strategies on making your co-writing and writing sessions more creative and productive.

About Matt Freedman:

Before opening and supporting major country acts like Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Young, Chris Young and other country legends, Singer/Songwriter Matt Freedman was playing the Bucks County PA circuit. Freedman is 20 year music industry veteran who’s style ranges from big rock anthems to soulful rootsy ballads. A former HS and Collegiate quarterback, Freedman was on the rise until a career ending knee injury pushed him into music. In his early twenties, Freedman grew up playing in rock and acoustic acts throughout PA, NJ, Delaware and NYC. Today, Freedman and his band The HERD is fresh off of their 2022 National American Sun Tour, highlighting Nashville's CMA Fest and other iconic venues. His first single "Good Love" was picked up and spun by over 90 country radio stations and has received almost 1 million streams. He recently signed with 3MA in Nashville, TN as an artist and songwriter.

Freedman blends acoustic country drawing roots from the likes of Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and Zac Brown, mixed with today’s modern country like Dustin Lynch and Thomas Rhett. His first radio single “Good Love” caught fire with several of Spotify’s top country playlists like Wild Country, Next from Nashville and New Country Friday.

A seasoned writer who goes deep into personal experiences about family life, nostalgic views about being an athlete growing up, and marries scenic imagery with big stadium anthems.

Intro and outro music: 'Leaving' by FOUST | Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/44tXVJqJtaHLrDer4HlUOV?si=oMrOdx7qSm6GZjiHLwQT7g