Chasing Greatness with Matt Rogers: Songwriting, Veteran Advocacy, and LoveIn this heartfelt episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English sits down with talented songwriter Matt Rogers. They dive deep into the art of songwriting and discuss the inspirations behind some of Matt's compelling tracks such as 'Camouflage,' which addresses the hidden epidemic of veteran suicide, 'You Are My Hallelujah,' and 'White Trash Royalty.' Matt shares his journey from working in the medical field to pursuing music in Nashville, his personal life, and his upcoming marriage. They discuss the challenges of dating in the music industry and how his fiancée Megan has been a rock in his life. Listen to Matt perform 'Camouflage' and get a glimpse into the world of a dedicated artist chasing greatness by staying true to himself. ( @mattrogerscountry  )

00:00 Introduction and Philosophy of Songwriting

00:58 Welcome to Curious Goldfish

01:36 Meet Matt Rogers

03:00 Matt's Journey to Nashville

04:11 The Songwriting Process

05:15 Deep Topics in Country Music

06:40 Life in Georgia and Musical Influences

08:10 The Therapeutic Power of Songwriting

12:06 The Story Behind 'Camouflage'

14:47 Exploring Matt's Other Songs

19:33 Exploring Songwriting Inspirations

20:44 Target Audience and Songwriting Approach

22:00 Challenges and Realities of the Music Industry

24:54 The Magic of Live Performances

27:37 Personal Life and Engagement Story

31:46 Curiosity and Future Aspirations

33:15 Musical Performance: 'Camouflage'

🎙️ Welcome to Curious Goldfish!Curious Goldfish is a podcast community where music and curiosity come together through meaningful conversations with the music makers of our world. It’s a music podcast about more than music, inspired by Ted Lasso. Hosted by Jason English, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and inspirations behind some of the most captivating voices in Americana, rock, folk, country, and bluegrass.