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'''Matthew "Matt" Maher''' is a singer/songwriter/worship leader originally from [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]], [[Canada]], who later relocated to the [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] area of [[Arizona]].He has written and produced 3 independent albums, ''The End and The Beginning'' (2001), ''Welcome to Life'' (2003), and ''Overflow'' (2006). All three albums were produced by Maher, with Welcome to Life and Overflow both being co-produced by Maher and Nashville engineer Jeff Thomas. All three records were released through www.spiritandsong.com, a publishing company based out of Portland, Oregon. In 2005, Maher signed a publishing deal with EMI publishing, and went on to have several of his songs recorded by other artists (Phillips Craig and Dean, Michael Olson, Bethany Dillon, Chris Tomlin). In the spring of 2007, Maher signed to [[Essential Records]]. His new album "Empty and Beautiful" is set for release on April 8, 2008. |
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Background
Matthew "Matt" Maher is a singer/songwriter/worship leader originally from Newfoundland, Canada, who later relocated to the Phoenix area of Arizona.He has written and produced 3 independent albums, The End and The Beginning (2001), Welcome to Life (2003), and Overflow (2006). All three albums were produced by Maher, with Welcome to Life and Overflow both being co-produced by Maher and Nashville engineer Jeff Thomas. All three records were released through www.spiritandsong.com, a publishing company based out of Portland, Oregon. In 2005, Maher signed a publishing deal with EMI publishing, and went on to have several of his songs recorded by other artists (Phillips Craig and Dean, Michael Olson, Bethany Dillon, Chris Tomlin). In the spring of 2007, Maher signed to Essential Records. His new album "Empty and Beautiful" is set for release on April 8, 2008.
Your Grace is Enough
Matt gained further recognition when fellow worship leader, Chris Tomlin recorded "Your Grace Is Enough", which Maher had written for his second album, Welcome to Life. The two met at a Youth Specialties conference held in Phoenix when Tomlin's band was asked to "back" Maher up. Tomlin instantly fell in love with the song and went on to record it for his 2004 CD Arriving. The song has swept the country and has become a popular worship anthem. Matt recorded a new version of the song, combining both his and Tomlin's versions, for the album "Empty and Beautiful". The song was released as a single on iTunes in March 2008, and has begun playing on a variety of Christian music stations throughout the nation.
Mission as a Worship Leader
Matt serves at St. Timothy's Catholic Parish in Mesa, Arizona. There he met and learned from his friend and mentor, Tom Booth. St. Timothy's is well known for creating Life Teen an international Catholic Youth Ministry. He serves at the 5:00pm Teen mass as the leader of the music ministry, and also plays at a variety of events around the world and the local area, including Tempe's annual Hoodstock. He also performs several times at the annual Religious Education Congress in Los Angeles, including as the music minister at the Young Adult Mass. Matt can also be seen in San Diego, California often times throughout the year, playing for the Steubenville San Diego Youth Conference, the Totus Pro Deo Catholic Youth Day, and 2097 Worship.
Discography
The End and the Beginning (2001) featuring Love Has Come, Just Like You, Lamb of God, and The End and the Beginning.
Welcome to Life (2003) featuring Welcome to Life, Your Grace is Enough, 40 Days, and I Love You Lord
Overflow (2006) featuring Resurrection Day, For Your Glory, Canticle of Zechariah, and Everything You've Done
Empty and Beautiful (2008) featuring Your Grace is Enough, Look Like a Fool, Lay it Down, and Empty and Beautiful