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Dec 20
Matt Hoggatt, the winner of this year’s American Songwriter Magazine songwriting contest with the song “Dear Jimmy Buffett,” released his album, “Hotter Than Fishgrease” this month on Mailboat Records. Recorded at several Margaritaville locations and Lulu’s, the album hosts 11 tracks including a guest appearance by Jimmy Buffett on track 11. The album is available on iTunes as well as www.mailboatrecords.com and Amazon.com. Matt Hoggatt is currently working on a tour to promote the record after the first of the year. For more information, visit www.matthoggatt.com
An article on Matt is available “American Songwriter Lyric Contest Winner Releases Album On Jimmy Buffett’s Label”
December 24th, 2012 at 8:59 am
surely you jest….just more of the american idol model for music careers…figured buffett knew better
December 24th, 2012 at 9:11 am
The guy was playing in bars and had some luck with a song in a song writers competition….the song got to Buffett…he liked it…and he gave him a record deal….he’s not famous…and he’s not touring arenas…other than the couple of times he was invited to step on stage with Buffett…he is still playing bars, and house concerts. Did he get lucky? Yes…that’s how it happens…the right person at the right time hears your song…and it gets to the right people. It’s not even close to the American Idol model for music careers…it’s the classic the right person at the right time heard your song.
December 25th, 2012 at 12:53 am
He wrote a song that caught Buffetts attention..I’m sure Buffett listened to some other songs…liked what he heard and gave him a chance. That’s how it happens…somebody hears your song…likes it..and gives you a chance…As far as I know he is still playing in bars….not selling out 20,000 seat arenas. So I don’t know why you are bashing him…if you don’t like his music then don’t buy it….