Mattie Rose was awarded a fan-voted nomination for “Rising Star of the Year” at the 2026 Josie Music Awards!

Visit the Josie Music Awards website for a full list of nominees. https://www.josiemusicawards.com/

Mattie Rose joins the Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast for a deep dive into the real life of an independent artist grinding it out in the Texas music scene 🤠🔥 From leaving Nashville and returning to Texas… to booking her own shows, touring nonstop, and building a fanbase from scratch — Mattie shares what it actually takes to make it as an indie country artist… Listen now!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mattie Rose Kelton.

Mattie Rose, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Throughout my younger years, I did all the activities a normal Texas kid does. I played sports, found out I’m good at math, and even learned to ride horses, but music was always the one place I felt truly at home. As a kid, I would get made fun of… read more