In 2008, shortly after the birth of his son, Matt Tucker picked up a guitar for the first time. Teaching himself to play while sharpening his voice on a karaoke machine, he discovered not just a hobby but a passion. Six months later, as a new daddy of 22 years old, Tucker stepped onto the stage for his first gig, finding both escape and purpose in the music.
By 2013, that passion carried him to Nashville, where he recorded his first EP with award winning producer Pat Holt (Alabama, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson). Over the years, Tucker has worked with management teams, a small label, acclaimed producers, and hit songwriters, all while performing 150+ shows annually through 2022. Along the way, he’s navigated life’s highs and lows: marriage, divorce, raising his children, and balancing steady work during the week, never losing sight of the music that drives him.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tucker doubled down on his craft. He released “We Need to Talk” with an accompanying music video and began writing what would become his strongest work to date. The result is his first full-length album, recorded in Nashville with Jeff Huskins of Little Texas. The project features standout singles like “My Kinda Time,” “Can Survive (The NATCAF Song),” “Wonder Woman,” “Tiny Towns” (theme song for Outdoor Channel’s Renovation Hunters), “Honky Tonkin’ All Night,” and fan favorite “American Dreamer.”
Tucker’s connection to Renovation Hunters extends beyond his music, he just finished filming Season 4 of the Outdoor Channel series, where he was officially added to the team as a crew member, entertainer, and on-screen personality.
True to his roots, Tucker is as hardworking off the stage as he is on it. In 2020, he founded Blue Collar Roofing, LLC in the Charlotte, NC area. What began as a way to provide stability during the uncertain times of the music industry has grown into a respected business in his community, built on the same values of grit, authenticity, and dedication that define his music.
Hosting a country tv show? In mid 2025 Tucker joined start-up tv channel & radio station, New Bands New Music, which covers all genres of music and took reign as the first video channel of its time since the original “MTV”, which played music videos 24-7. Matt hosts “Honky Tonk Tuesdays” with New Bands New Music, airing Tuesdays at 7pst/10est.
For Tucker, music isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. With a style that blends the storytelling of traditional country with modern energy, his songs speak directly to the heart. “Music is about connection,” Tucker says. “I love reaching people through my songs, and I hope you’ll join me on this journey.”