About Matt

The youngest of four children by Charles and Linda Owen, Matt grew up in a good, Christian family environment that stretched from South Louisiana across Texas to Northwestern New Mexico. Family has had the biggest influence on Matt when it comes to his musical aspirations. His mother sang in the church choir and often played the piano, and eventually Matt took piano lessons himself. Within a few short years, Matt picked up the guitar. He had found his calling.

Matt developed his ear for music as well as his own unique playing style throughout the next several years. Among his musical influences are Don Williams, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Tony Rice, Leo Kottke, and Elvis Presley.

While earning his Associate’s degree in Commercial Music at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, Matt played guitar for the Wade Parks Band out of Lubbock and was part of Pickin’ on the Plains, a weekly bluegrass show broadcast on public television in West Texas. He later earned the stand up bass part for Texas, A Musical Drama — widely considered the front-running musical in Texas about Texas as it has portrayed Panhandle history for thirty years. Matt received his Bachelor’s degree in Radio & Television at Sam Houston State University in 2004.

Matt and his wife Paige live and work in Houston while raising their daughters, Faith and Avery. Matt is currently a construction supervisor with Evermon Homes, while Paige is a Registered Nurse. He continues to write and record music every day.