Nashville Songwriter Matt Rossi Continues to Make His Mark

Nashville, TN - In the heart of Music City, Matt Rossi has quietly built a remarkable career as one of Nashville’s most gifted songwriters. With a knack for weaving emotionally rich lyrics and memorable melodies, Rossi’s songs have found their way onto albums by country music giants like Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson—solidifying his place in the industry’s creative elite.

Rossi’s name is now synonymous with some of Brooks’ most compelling recent work. On the 2023 album Time Traveler, Rossi co-wrote “Neon Neighborhood,” a song about remembering the places that shaped us and the feeling of finding your way back home.

He was also a key creative force behind Brooks’ 2020 album Fun, contributing co-writes to songs such as “Stronger Than Me,” “Amen,” and the Mardi Gras-inspired “Party Gras (The Mardi Gras Song).” Brooks has publicly praised Rossi, calling him:

“One of the sweetest guys on the planet, one of the most talented guys on the planet.”

A storyteller at heart, Rossi blends emotional depth with commercial appeal, crafting songs that resonate across generations.

 

Featured in Garth Brooks' The Anthology: Part V

Garth Brooks - Anthology V book and cd'sMatt Rossi is prominently featured in Garth Brooks’ The Anthology: Part V – The Comeback, a collection that explores Brooks' creative journey during his return to music. In the book and its companion materials, Brooks shares insight into his collaborations with Rossi, spotlighting his role in shaping several of the album’s standout tracks.


Rossi’s contributions to Brooks’ albums Fun and Time Traveler are discussed in book, underscoring his place among the key creatives who helped define this era of Brooks' career.

Grammy-Winning Collaboration with Willie Nelson

In 2022, Matt Rossi co-wrote “Leave You With a Smile” for Willie Nelson—a track featured on Nelson’s critically acclaimed album A Beautiful Time. The record went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2023, marking a career milestone for Rossi and cementing his status among country music’s most respected songwriters.

Other notable artists and future collabs

Beyond his work with Brooks and Nelson, Rossi’s songwriting credits include collaborations with Trisha Yearwood, Joey + Rory, Cadillac Sky, Jason Rogers, and Bobby Pinson. Rossi’s ability to adapt his songwriting style to different voices and genres has made him a sought-after collaborator in Nashville and beyond.