Matt Stell Joins ASCAP

Pictured (L-R): Wide Open Music’s Amy Hendon Scott, ASCAP’s Kele Currier, Robert Filhart and Ralph Murphy, Matt Stell, ASCAP’s Holly Chester, Wide Open Music’s Ash Bowers, ASCAP’s Mary Self and Mike Sistad.

Matt Stell stopped by the ASCAP offices on Music Row this week to officially join the performing rights organization as a songwriter member.

“Matt Stell is the real deal. Not only is he an incredible singer and songwriter, but he is also one of the most genuine people we’ve had the pleasure to work with,” says Robert Filhart, ASCAP Creative Director. “He has worked hard to hone his songwriting skills, participating in both The ASCAP Foundation Country Songwriters Workshop and later as part of our GPS (Guidance from Publishers for Songwriters) Program. We could not be more excited for Matt and the Wide Open team on the release of this new music, and we are so proud that Matt is a member of the ASCAP family.”

The country newcomer released his debut EP, Last of the Best, today (March 16). The project was produced by Stell and Ash Bowers from Wide Open Music.

Stell is managed by Wide Open Music, booked by United Talent Agency, and signed to LOUDMOUTH PR for publicity represention.

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Lorie Hollabaugh

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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