Matt McGinn (American songwriter)

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Birth nameMatthew McGinn
OriginAshburn, Virginia, U.S.
GenresCountry, pop, rock
OccupationSongwriter
Matt McGinn
Birth nameMatthew McGinn
OriginAshburn, Virginia, U.S.
GenresCountry, pop, rock
OccupationSongwriter
Years active2012–present

Matt McGinn is an American songwriter who works mainly in the field of country music. He is best known for his work with Kane Brown, and has also written songs for Tim McGraw and Luke Combs.

McGinn began writing songs in 2012, having previously lived in Virginia. Soon afterward, he was signed to Shane McAnally's songwriting publishing company Smack Songs.[1]

McGinn is a frequent collaborator of Kane Brown, having written his singles "What Ifs", "Heaven", and "One Thing Right". He also co-wrote "Even Though I'm Leaving" for Luke Combs. In 2020, McGinn was named Songwriter of the Year by SESAC.[2] He also co-wrote "7500 OBO" for Tim McGraw.[3]

In September 2023, McGinn signed a publishing deal with Boom Music Group and Cinq Music Group.[4] On October 27, 2023, he was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill his girlfriend.[5] Boom Music Group cut ties with him after the arrest.[4]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2018 AIMP Nashville Awards Rising Songwriter of the Year N/A Nominated
Billboard Music Awards Top Country Song "What Ifs" Nominated
American Music Awards Favorite Country Song "Heaven" Won
SESAC Country Awards Song of the Year ”Heaven” Won
SESAC Country Awards Songwriter of the Year N/A Won
2019 Billboard Music Awards Top Country Song "Heaven" Nominated
2020 SESAC Country Awards Songwriter of the Year N/A Won

Discography

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