Matt Urmy is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, musician, poet, and healer whose journey spans diverse creative and business landscapes. Born in New York City, Matt moved to Nashville at age 4, where his early immersion in the music industry sparked a lifelong passion for songwriting and performance. His artistic development continued through high school, expanding to include poetry alongside his musical pursuits.

After initially majoring in poetry at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, Matt took time away from formal education to travel and focus on music before returning to complete his degree in creative writing. His quest for knowledge and spiritual growth led him to New Zealand, where he lived among and studied with indigenous Maori healers—an experience he describes as deeply transformative. Upon returning to Knoxville, which served as his home base while touring as a musician, Matt furthered his formal education by earning an MFA from Spalding University.

Matt's entrepreneurial spirit emerged prominently with the founding of Artist Growth, a platform created to help artists and creators manage their careers. Under his leadership, the company evolved into a leading enterprise roster management system serving the music and media industries.

His discography includes albums such as "Out of the Ashes" (2017) and "South of the Sky" (2021), which showcase his talents as a songwriter and performer. Matt's literary works include poetry collections like "The Rain in the Bell" (2016).

One of Matt's most significant creative relationships was his collaboration with legendary producer and songwriter Cowboy Jack Clement before Jack's passing in 2013. This mentorship and creative partnership helped shape Matt's artistic approach and connected him to Nashville's rich musical heritage. The resulting album, Out Of the Ashes, features guest vocal appearances by Cowboy on the hit initially covered by Crystal Gayle and Jonny Cash, We Must Believe In Magic, as well as a guest vocal duet with John Prine on the title track, Out Of The Ashes, which was a tribute to Jack and his family after losing so much history in the house/studio fire that happend in 2011.

Throughout his career, Matt has demonstrated an ability to bridge seemingly disparate worlds—business and art, indigenous wisdom and modern technology, poetry and music—creating a unique legacy as both a creator and entrepreneur.