
Roots-rock troubadour Matt Blais goes in search of authenticity, passionately advocating for connection. As a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and touring live performer, he has developed a purpose-driven creative life that inspires that connection in listeners. Performing meaningful songs with his signature belting vocals and harmonica work, Blais has built a full-time career with fans across Canada.
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Haunting and heartfelt, “Memories of You” blends cinematic Americana with classic country storytelling. With vivid imagery of wild horses, open skies, and lost love, this ballad captures the ache of longing and the quiet beauty of memory. Perfect for fans of modern outlaw country, rootsy folk, and slow-burning Western soundscapes. Brooding and poetic, the songwriting cuts deep—equal parts lonesome road and emotional reckoning.
Matt Blais is the former Calgary Songwriter in Residence, has collaborated with Sam Roberts, played over a thousand shows, opened for acts such as Blue Rodeo, Collective Soul, and April Wine, at venues like the Coca-Cola Stage, and been awarded with "Male Artist of the Year" at the Calgary Music Awards and "Best Rock Song" at The Great American Song Contest,
he continues to solidify his reputation as a musical force both on and
off the stage.


Congratulations to Matt Blais for being awarded the 2024 Songwriter of the Year
at the YYC Music Awards!

Songwriter of the Year - YYC Music Awards (2024
Calgary Songwriter in Residence (2021)
YYC Pop - Poetry Publication (2020)
Male Artist of the Year (2018)
Singer-Songwriter of the Year 2017) - YYC Music Awards
Best Rock Song - Great American Song Contest (2016)
Supported: Collective Soul, Blue Rodeo, The Trews, The Strumbellas, Moist, George Canyon, Monster Truck, One Bad Son, The Bros. Landreth & more
Stages & Festivals: Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, Big Valley Jamboree (Song Stage), JunoFest, CMW, MusExpo, Indie Week















