Matt Stillwell did not take your average route to country music stardom. Multi talented Matt stillwell a singer, songwriter and guitarist didn’t wait for the labels to come knocking on his door.  He moved to Nashville to build a career in country music,toured the South with his guitar, gradually building up a following.  He developed contacts with some of the city’s best musicians, who would later play on his debut album “Take It All In“.  Two years later he released “Shine” on his own Still 7 record label. Today Matt  releases his re-packaged version of “Shine” called “Shine Deluxe“.  With two new songs “Drunk Enough” and “If I Can’t Have You” with a new remixed version of “Dirt Road Dancing” featuring Colt Ford.  If you did not get the original “Shine” then you owe it to yourself to check out “Shine Deluxe”.  Matt still has yet to strike it big on country radio,  but any true country fan will love this CD and the stories that the songs tell so well.  Matt has strong song writing skills that will take him far in this business having co-written six of the tracks on this CD.

The two new songs on “Shine Deluxe”, “Drunk Enough” a song about a guy who calls his Ex while drunk(never a good idea) is great  example of Stillwell’s songwriting ability.  “If I Can’t Have You” is a song about not wanting to have anything around that would remind you of the relationship especially if there is no more chance of that relationship.   I really liked this song kind of the opposite of hanging on to something that you can’t have and just letting go and moving on.  The last new item on this CD the remix of “Dirt Road Dancing” featuring Colt Ford, is probably one of my favorites on this CD.  I really like Colt Ford and what he is bringing to the table in terms of his music style and his brand of country music.

Matt Stillwell’s “Shine Deluxe” is a definite must grab, and if country radio doesn’t play from it then they are making a big mistake.  Matt’s songwriting ability and true musicianship truly shine on this CD his best effort to date.  I am looking forward to seeing and hearing more from Matt as I am sure he is going to be a long time contributor to Country Music and it’s fans.  Matt has a big fan here at countryfannetwork and will eagerly watch for his new material down the road.  Win a Matt Stillwell Prize pack which includes a copy of “Shine Deluxe” and a Matt Stillwell T-Shirt.

“Shine Deluxe” Track Listing:

1. Whiskey Well
2. Go Away
3. Dirt Road Dancing
4. Damn This Rain
5. Drunk Enough
6. Oh My Sweet Carolina
7. Shine
8. Sweet Sun Angel
9. Moment Of Weakness
10. If I Can’t Have You
11. Somewhere Between Me And You
12. I Keep Thinking About You
13. Dirt Road Dancing (Remix) Featuring Colt Ford