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Matt Dorman

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About Me

The son of singer/songwriter Doug Dorman, Matt got his first guitar at the age of 5. He wrote his first song at the age of 10. Matt was in his first band (the Klitt) in his hometown of Manistique, Michigan, in 9th grade.Matt played guitar in various small groups and wrote songs throughout his 20's and 30's. In Tucson, Matt was in a band called "Maiden Voyage". Then in Las Vegas, Matt fronted "The Matt Dorman Band". Since then, Matt has been performing a monthly concert at a Las Vegas group recovery center called "Westcare's Healthy Families Project". Matt has an open invite to artists major or not, to come and perform with him and his friends at any time. Matt continues to write songs, with over 200 completed songs and 500 in-progress songs in his catalog.Matt's had some success in his songwriting. He's had cuts on 12 cd releases, and one title cut. He's had 6 charted radio releases, with "Another You" going as high as number 3 in the independant charts. Matt has been featured in various magazine and e-magazine articles. You can hear some of Matt's songs, catch up on the latest, and check out some of Matt's friends on Matt's website www.mattdorman.com.Matt's song "Dreams" was released April 1st, 2007, and spent 6 weeks on the top of the Roots International pop/country charts. "Dreams" debuted at number 12. Artist Cheryl K. Warner will release "Dreams" in the fall of 2007 on her "Fantasy" cd.Matt continues writing songs and pitching to whomever will listen.Get your own custom layouts at MySpace Support!

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Music:

Member Since: 6/20/2006
Band Website: mattdorman.com
Band Members: Matt Dorman, vocals and guitars. Rick Blanc, vocals and guitars. Larry Allen, vocals and guitars.
Influences: Harlan Howard, Rodney Crowell, Buck Owens, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Van Halen, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Skip Ewing.
Sounds Like: The Matt Dorman Band
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Ricks cd review

Rick Blanc - Vertigoby Chuck DauphinIt seems that male Country singers always have to have their hat on in pictures. It's almost like it's a prop that certifies him as a singer, whether he has the pi...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:52:00 PST

Dale Jr and the number 8

I usually try to write positive blogs. Yes, "Dreams" is still a top 20 song. Yes, the music's going great. We just had a great concert last night at Westcare's Healthy Families Project. I'm really ste...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:49:00 PST

"Dreams" is number one for 5th straight week!!

Unbelievalble!!! "Dreams" is number one for the 5th straight week!!   Here's the link to the chart: http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/2.0/charts.php?name=popcount ry Thanks Cheryl K, for cutting my ...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:42:00 PST

"Dreams" is number one for the 4th straight week!!!

"Dreams" is number 1 on the Roots International pop/country charts for the 4th straight week!!! Here's the link to the chart: http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/2.0/charts.php?name=popcount ry   Than...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:28:00 PST

"Dreams" is number one 3 straight weeks!!

My song "Dreams" released worldwide on April 1st, by artist Cheryl K. Warner, is on the top of the Roots International Pop/Country charts for the 3rd straight week!!! Way to go, Cheryl!!!! Here's the ...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Thu, 31 May 2007 01:41:00 PST

"Dreams" is number one for the second straight week!!

"Dreams" is number one on the Roots International Pop/Country charts for the second straight week!! That makes 3 weeks "Dreams" has been number one!! Here's the link to the chart: http://www.rootsmusi...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Thu, 24 May 2007 12:23:00 PST

"Dreams" is back at number one on the charts!!

My song "Dreams" is back at number 1 on the Roots International Charts!! Here's the link: http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/2.0/charts.php?name=popcount ry "Dreams" is on my site, if you'd like to hear i...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Fri, 18 May 2007 03:55:00 PST

Dreams is now number 3!!!

Dreams is back up to number 3 on the Roots international pop/country charts this week! http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/2.0/charts.php?name=popcount ry   Dreams debuted at number 12, then went to 1...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Fri, 11 May 2007 08:12:00 PST

Dreams is now number 3!!!

Dreams is back up to number 3 on the Roots international pop/country charts this week! http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/2.0/charts.php?name=popcount ry   Dreams debuted at number 12, then went to 1...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Fri, 11 May 2007 08:20:00 PST

"Dreams" slidshow!

Please click on the link to see "Dreams" slideshow.  Ok, I stole this from my friend Cheryl K Warner's myspace site! http://www.skyalbum.com/album/nashvilleshowcase/4637e2d206b/ Dreams.swf   ...
Posted by Matt Dorman on Wed, 09 May 2007 07:33:00 PST