Matt Wertz

Matthew Stewart Wertz (born February 17, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter. Originally from LaVale, MD, as of 2014 he lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Life and career Born and raised a Christian in Liberty, Missouri, Wertz's interest in visual art led him to study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a degree in industrial design. While there, his musical talents and ambitions grew. He started writing songs his first year of college.