Rising Star Will Make His CMA Fest Debut on June 7, Performing on the Wrangler Remix Stage

Cooper’s Life-Affirming Debut Radio Single,
‘Highs & Lows,’ Continues to Climb the Country Charts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 17, 2026) – Genre-blending QHMG / Quartz Hill Records artist Matt Cooper today released “Vices,” a post-addiction party song that details the rising star’s journey to recovery.

“Vices” once again demonstrates Cooper’s rare talent for addressing serious topics via fun, upbeat, singalong anthems while not compromising on emotional impact and gravitas. Co-produced by Cooper and Brooks Huntley, the acoustic-led track features lively guitars and banjo, punctuated by keyboard-only moments of reflection, and the epic, crowd-sung choruses that have become a Cooper calling card.

STREAM / LISTEN TO “Vices” HERE.

WATCH the official visualizer HERE.

“‘Vices’ is a personal one,” says Cooper. “It’s about my journey with addiction, and all the things I used to go to that I really shouldn’t have. The enemy has a great way of sending little voices into your head that say you’re not worthy and you’re not good enough, and I put that all in a song. If you can relate to it, I hope you love it.”

A solo write for Cooper, “Vices” acknowledges past sins and ever-present temptations while also celebrating lessons learned, personal growth and a no-regrets mindset:

If I could do it all again
I’d thank all of my vices for enticing all the pain
If I could go back to where it all began
I’d tell myself it’s all part of a bigger, a better, beloved plan
And oh, if I could do it all again
I wouldn’t change a thing
Oh, if I could do it all again
I wouldn’t change a thing

“Vices” comes as Cooper’s debut radio single, “Highs & Lows,” continues to climb the country charts. The life-affirming, feel-good track skyrocketed to become the No. 1 Most Added Song at U.S. Country Radio (Mediabase) out-of-the-box and has earned more than 13 million streams to date. “Highs & Lows” has been lauded as “an anthem” by Billboard and “a splashy debut” by Taste of Country, which named Cooper as one of its “RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch.”

Cooper recently signed with WME and has been opening for the likes of Jelly Roll, Chris Janson, Parmalee and Kameron Marlowe. The talented newcomer will make his CMA Fest debut on Sunday, June 7, at 11:20 a.m. CT, performing on the Wrangler Remix Stage.

Tomorrow (4/18), Cooper will join a lineup including Jon Pardi, Koe Wetzel and Jackson Dean for Boots in the Park in Fresno, California. For a full list of spring and summer tour dates as they are added, visit mattcoopermusic.com/tour.

With a fresh, compelling sound and a powerful message of faith, connection and living your best life, Cooper continues to build a large fan base, including more than 1.7 million social media followers. As Fandom Daily recently declared, “Matt Cooper isn’t just making music, he’s building a movement.” 

ABOUT MATT COOPER
Quartz Hill Records’ Matt Cooper is a genre-blending country artist whose fresh, compelling sound also features elements of Americana, roots-pop and faith-based music. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Cooper’s multifaceted talent has taken him on a remarkable journey from sports and acting to the Nashville music scene. First inspired by his mom’s piano playing, he later transitioned to guitar and began writing songs as a college freshman, influenced by contemporary singer-songwriters like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Thomas Rhett. Cooper first achieved success as an independent artist with his solo-written, breakout hit “Ain’t Met Us Yet,” which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes All Genre Singles Chart.   

Now signed to Quartz Hill Records, Cooper has amassed more than 1.7 million social media followers and over 234 million views on TikTok alone, prompting Fandom Daily to declare, “Matt Cooper isn’t just making music, he’s building a movement.” 

Recently signing with WME, Cooper has shared the stage with Jelly Roll, Chris Janson, Parmalee, Kameron Marlowe and more. He will make his CMA Fest debut on Sunday, June 7, performing on the Wrangler Remix Stage.

As a songwriter, Cooper has a deep passion for storytelling, imbuing authenticity and true emotion into every song he creates, as evidenced by his debut radio single, the life-affirming “Highs & Lows.” Lauded as “an anthem” by Billboard and “a splashy debut” by Taste of Country, “Highs & Lows” has already earned more than 13 million streams to date, was the No. 1 Most Added Song at U.S. Country Radio (Mediabase) out-of-the-box and is currently climbing the charts. Named one of Taste of Country’s “RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch,” Cooper’s debut Quartz Hill Records album is slated for Fall 2026.