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Missouri-born Karnell Matthews, a relative newcomer to the entertainment world, finds working in television, film, and on stage(s) exactly where he belongs.--Karnell has released two singles, the latter titled “Before The Prelude” (2009), and holds a strong following throughout the Northwest with reoccurring performances at venues like Laramie, Wyoming’s Cowboy Bar and The Alibi Pub.--Karnell’s pop/rock sound can best be described as a newer version of Bon Jovi, vintage and present day, with the straightforward play of the Goo Goo Dolls, coupled with the bite of the All American Rejects.---“Newcomer Karnell has a solid winner on his hands. “Sweet Love” (Pepperberry) is the perfect “top of the hour” track & it’s building fast. Make sure you pay some special attention to this amazing new artist.”-Larry Weir-New Music Weekly-Inside AC Radio---“Newcomer Karnell is picking up some strong support for his debut single. “Sweet Love” (Pepperberry) is the track that is making it happen for him and it’s a very strong single at that.”-Paul Loggins-New Music Weekly-Inside Top 40 Radio--Naturally, Karnell found transitioning between entertaining crowds behind a microphone, and living a life set by classic playwrights rewarding and inspiring. Matthews made his Los Angeles stage debut in Noel Coward’s “Easy Virtue” (2006), as the callow Philip Bordon. He landed the coveted role of the sexy and seductive Hal Carter in William Inge’s Pulitzer Prize Winning play “Picnic” (2007). Karnell captivated audiences with his performance in Waleed Issa’s “Reflection Of My Soul” (2008). ---“Karnell Matthews stands out as an impassioned “Job”-like character, vulnerable and raging against his wife’s suffering to an unfeeling God.”-Mary Mallory-The Tolucan Times-“Reflection of My Soul” Reveals One Man’s Journey--For a closer look into Karnell, please visit KarnellMatthews.Com.