Matt Stillwell wearing a black cowboy hat

Matt Stillwell

Country Artist.Storyteller.Entrepreneur.Philanthropist.

From more than 3,000 shows across 47 states to films, unforgettable experiences, and BEAT ALS, Matt Stillwell builds stories that bring people together and move hope forward.

Hey Dad

Shine

Content.

The story before the songsChapter ZeroSylva to now
Matt Stillwell on a tractor as a child
Where it started
Matt Stillwell playing basketball as a boy
Dreaming big
Matt Stillwell playing youth football
Friday nights
Matt Stillwell playing baseball at Western Carolina
Western Carolina
The 1997 Southern Conference baseball champions
1997 SoCon Champs
Matt Stillwell with his grandmother
Family roots
Matt Stillwell performing during ACM Weekend in Las Vegas in 2009
ACM Weekend · 2009
Matt Stillwell at the 2009 CMT Music Awards
CMT Music Awards · 2009
Matt Stillwell at sound check with his daughter
The songs became ours
Matt Stillwell performing a Hometown House Party
Taking it home
Matt Stillwell with his family at Neyland Stadium
The reason for it all
Content

Chapter Zero

Before the records, films, events, and mission, there was a kid from Sylva learning that the strongest stories come from the people and places that shape us. Matt’s work still begins there—with home, family, faith, loss, hope, and the belief that gathering people together can change what happens next.

01—04

The platform

Music opened the door.

Stories gave the journey meaning.

Experiences brought people into it.

Purpose made every part of it matter more.

Matt Stillwell performing live
01

Music

A country artist’s journey built one song, one stage, and one relationship at a time.

Enter the music
A cinematic football field at dusk beneath mountain silhouettes
02

Stories

True stories with the power to move people—beginning with The Brave.

Discover the stories
Artists performing for an intimate Castle Sessions audience
03

Experiences

Unforgettable, exclusive storytelling experiences that elevate audiences, fans, brands, and communities into something more.

Explore experiences
The customized Permobil chair presented to Golnaz Tavassoli at NC State
04

Purpose

Using the entire platform to create hope through BEAT ALS.

See the purpose

The community behind the journey

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