Matt Daniel: A Rising Voice in Country Music
His music channels some of the genre's defining elements, like rich storytelling and soulful vocals that soar with a yodel-like tone during choruses. His mix of country-western and classic country stylings are accentuated by the polished Lonestar flare. While listening to his work, comparisons to some of country's earliest and most influential musicians come to mind, from Hank Williams to Patsy Cline.
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