25 Facts About Matt Nathanson

Matthew Adam Nathanson was born on March 28,1973 and is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock and roll music.

Matt Nathanson's work includes the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher".

Matt Nathanson's father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic.

Matt Nathanson attended Pitzer College in Claremont, California.

Matt Nathanson attended the Fessenden School in West Newton, Massachusetts along with his brother, Neal, prior to going to high school at Proctor Academy.

In March 2009, Matt Nathanson was the special guest for Episode 17 of Live From Daryl's House, Daryl Hall's monthly Internet concert.

Matt Nathanson appeared on the hit show The Bachelor, where he serenaded bachelor Ben Flajnik and runner-up Lindzi Cox with his hit "Faster".

Matt Nathanson wore a That Metal Show T-shirt during his The Tonight Show with Jay Leno appearance and as a result he was invited to appear on Season 13 Episode 5 of That Metal Show along with Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti from the band Alter Bridge.

On February 14,2016, Matt Nathanson again appeared on The Bachelor for the "Bachelor At 20" special.

Matt Nathanson serenaded Bachelor in Paradise winners Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert at their wedding with his song, "Bill Murray".

Matt Nathanson has said that "Bill Murray" is the linchpin for his latest album Show Me Your Fangs and his favorite song that he has ever written.

Matt Nathanson's cover of "Laid" by Manchester band James was featured on the American Wedding soundtrack, as well as American Pie Presents Band Camp.

Matt Nathanson performed a cover of Cat Stevens's "The Wind" for the album Wake Up Everybody, and "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along" by The Muppets for Muppets: The Green Album.

In 2018, Nathanson released an EP with 6 Def Leppard covers entitled Pyromattia.

Matt Nathanson covered Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" and Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road" on his 2020 live album Live in Paradise: Boston.

An entire album of songs was recorded but the release was shortened to an EP when Matt Nathanson signed to Universal Records halfway through the mixing process.

The album was made independently, and Matt Nathanson partnered with Vanguard Records for its release in August 2007.

Matt Nathanson was the opening act on select dates for Kelly Clarkson's Stronger Tour January 13,2012 to April 10,2012.

Matt Nathanson announced his North American tour, Last of the Great Pretenders Tour, with special guest Joshua Radin through his personal webpage.

In May 2015, the next single "Gold in the Summertime", was released and Matt Nathanson headed out on a nationwide tour with Train and The Fray.

Matt Nathanson released an EP of Def Leppard covers titled Pyromattia in the US on Friday, June 8,2018.

On October 5,2018, Matt Nathanson released his tenth studio album, Sings His Sad Heart.

Matt Nathanson released an EP, on July 26,2019, as a digital download and a limited edition vinyl.

On July 24,2020, Matt Nathanson released his second live album.

On July 29,2022, Matt Nathanson released his 12th studio album, Boston Accent.