Jacksonville, Fla. – October 21, 2008 – Matt Collins, independent recording artist based in Jacksonville, Fla., has recently been selected as the featured local artist on http://www.journeyphotography.com, a prominent Jacksonville photography company website.
Featured on the site is a short biography about Matt along with streaming audio of 3 of his songs from the album “Short and Sweet,” and photos from a recent photo shoot with Journey Photography.

Journey Photography is a Jacksonville, Fla. based photography company specializing in portraits, digital art, fashion, lifestyle and event photography. “Amy and David Wilson are so talented, and have some of the most intriguing photos that I’ve seen in a long time. I was excited that they asked me to be a part of their website,” Matt Collins said. “It’s great to be able to blend local Jacksonville music and photography together in one place, and I think we compliment each other greatly. During our photo shoot, they were very professional, down-to-earth, and just all around good people!” Matt continued.
To find out more about Journey Photography, visit http://www.JourneyPhotography.com
To hear streaming audio of Matt Collins’ debut album, and for up-to-date news, visit Matt’s website at http://www.MattCollinsOnline.com

About Matt Collins:

Matt Collins is the epitome of the “do-it-yourself” musician. Matt is a self-taught guitarist, singer and songwriter, and a successful independent recording artist. Matt began writing and playing music professionally while attending the University of Florida. For over 10 years, Matt was the lead singer and guitarist for nationally accomplished Independent Pop/Rock band Longwood (later named The Treatment.)

Matt enjoyed numerous accolades and successes with this band including winning an international songwriting competition in 2004, 2 nationally released albums, “Top 20 Most Played” on XM Unsigned Radio, showcases for major record labels, Gator Growl performance at the University of Florida for over 60,000 people, and several national brand endorsements.

More recently, Matt has had music featured on the hit TV shows “The Ghost Whisperer” on CBS, “Whistler” on CTV, and “Lincoln Heights” on ABC Family. Matt’s music has also been featured in a national ad campaign for MTV’s Road Rules and Jeep Automobiles.

In 2007, Matt released his debut album “Short & Sweet” to great reviews and is currently working on a side project with his brother Bo, called “The Collins Brothers.” Matt has also begun work on his second full-length studio release. Matt’s music is available on iTunes, as well as most major music download websites.

Fans of Matt’s are drawn to his powerful, soulful vocal style coupled with a rare ability to write insightful, sometimes witty, lyrics with infectious melodies. Matt is the epitome of the “do-it-yourself” musician by taking control of his career and has found a way to find success in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Matt finances his own recordings, marketing and merchandise, and continues to build a rapidly growing fan base with only the power of his music and forward-thinking marketing practices.

To hear streaming audio of Matt Collins’ debut album, and for up-to-date news, visit Matt’s website at http://www.MattCollinsOnline.com

About Journey Photography:

Journey Photography celebrates the adventure of life by capturing your favorite moments. David and Amy Wilson established Journey Photography in 2006 with a dream in their hearts and adventure on the mind. Journey Photography specializes in portraits, digital art, fashion, lifestyle and event photography.

Journey Photography caters their settings around the unique qualities of their clients. Whether you want a beautiful family portrait on canvas or portraits of your newborn, they can meet your needs. Time is precious and so are your memories. They recognize that everyone is different, and they want to capture your individuality, not just create the same ole same ole. If you want to capture what’s unique about your family and their spirit of adventure, and creativity, then call now! 904-472-5344

To find out more about Journey Photography, visit http://www.JourneyPhotography.com

Jacksonville, Fla. – October 5, 2008 – Matt Collins, independent recording artist based in Jacksonville, Fla., has recently been selected to have his song “Short and Sweet” included in the compilation CD, “Rasmussen Rocks, Volume 2.” The CD features some of the nation’s best up and coming independent musicians. The CD is distributed to high school students as a recruiting tool, and is accompanied by an interactive website where students can learn about the music featured on the CD, as well as programs offered by Rasmussen College. The website also features a “My Rocker” section, where visitors can create and design their own rock star alter ego.

The 21-track CD features Matt Collins’ hit song and title track to his debut album, “Short and Sweet.” Matt Collins said, “I’m extremely excited to be a part of this compilation CD. To be considered with so many other great musicians is an honor. Any time that I can get my music in the hands of new listeners, it is a great opportunity for me, and I hope that the music will touch a nerve with someone and they’ll follow what I’m doing, and maybe share it with someone else.”

To find out more about Rasmussen Rocks, visit http://www.RasmussenRocks.com

To hear streaming audio of Matt Collins’ debut album, and for up-to-date news, visit Matt’s website at http://www.MattCollinsOnline.com

About Matt Collins:

Matt Collins is the epitome of the “do-it-yourself” musician. Matt is a self-taught guitarist, singer and songwriter, and a successful independent recording artist. Matt began writing and playing music professionally while attending the University of Florida. For over 10 years, Matt was the lead singer and guitarist for nationally accomplished Independent Pop/Rock band Longwood (later named The Treatment.)

Matt enjoyed numerous accolades and successes with this band including winning an international songwriting competition in 2004, 2 nationally released albums, “Top 20 Most Played” on XM Unsigned Radio, showcases for major record labels, Gator Growl performance at the University of Florida for over 60,000 people, and several national brand endorsements.

More recently, Matt has had music featured on the hit TV shows “The Ghost Whisperer” on CBS, “Whistler” on CTV, and “Lincoln Heights” on ABC Family. Matt’s music has also been featured in a national ad campaign for MTV’s Road Rules and Jeep Automobiles.

In 2007, Matt released his debut album “Short & Sweet” to great reviews and is currently working on a side project with his brother Bo, called “The Collins Brothers.” Matt has also begun work on his second full-length studio release. Matt’s music is available on iTunes, as well as most major music download websites.

Fans of Matt’s are drawn to his powerful, soulful vocal style coupled with a rare ability to write insightful, sometimes witty, lyrics with infectious melodies. Matt is the epitome of the “do-it-yourself” musician by taking control of his career and has found a way to find success in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Matt finances his own recordings, marketing and merchandise, and continues to build a rapidly growing fan base with only the power of his music and forward-thinking marketing practices.

To hear streaming audio of Matt Collins’ debut album, and for up-to-date news, visit Matt’s website at http://www.MattCollinsOnline.com

Jacksonville, Fla. – September 12, 2008 – On Friday, September 12th, Matt Collins will be performing a private concert for the inaugural meeting of America’s PremierExperts™ at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, Fla. Matt Collins is an accomplished singer, songwriter and recording artist based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Matt will be performing for the 2008-2009 class of America’s PremierExperts™, an organization that honors an exclusive group of Celebrity Experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.

Matt Collins said, “I’m really excited to be performing for the type of people who I try to model my music career after. These are entrepreneurs who have found a way to make themselves stand out from everyone else in their industry. The music industry is no different. The music community is constantly expanding, and it’s the forward-thinking musicians that will be able to find a niche in a crowded marketplace.”

Matt will be performing on Friday, September 12th at 5:30pm. The event, however, is not open to the public.

About Matt Collins:

Matt Collins is the epitome of the “do-it-yourself” musician. Matt is a self-taught guitarist, singer and songwriter, and a successful independent recording artist. Matt began writing and playing music professionally while attending the University of Florida. For over 10 years, Matt was the lead singer and guitarist for nationally accomplished Independent Pop/Rock band Longwood (later named The Treatment.)

Matt enjoyed numerous accolades and successes with this band including winning an international songwriting competition in 2004, 2 nationally released albums, “Top 20 Most Played” on XM Unsigned Radio, showcases for major record labels, Gator Growl performance at the University of Florida for over 60,000 people, and several national brand endorsements.

More recently, Matt has had music featured on the hit TV shows “The Ghost Whisperer” on CBS, “Whistler” on CTV, and “Lincoln Heights” on ABC Family. Matt’s music has also been featured in a national ad campaign for MTV’s Road Rules and Jeep Automobiles.

In 2007, Matt released his debut album “Short & Sweet” to great reviews and is currently working on a side project with his brother Bo, called “The Collins Brothers.” Matt has also begun work on his second full-length studio release. Matt’s music is available on iTunes, as well as most major music download websites.

Fans of Matt’s are drawn to his powerful, soulful vocal style coupled with a rare ability to write insightful, sometimes witty, lyrics with infectious melodies. Matt is the epitome of the “do-it-yourself” musician by taking control of his career and has found a way to find success in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Matt finances his own recordings, marketing and merchandise, and continues to build a rapidly growing fan base with only the power of his music and forward-thinking marketing practices.

To hear streaming audio of Matt Collins’ debut album, and for up-to-date news, visit Matt’s website at http://www.MattCollinsOnline.com

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:

America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers entrepreneurs and professionals exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace. JW Dicks, Esq. & Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole. For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

1. Matt' song "Short and Sweet" has been selected to be featured on the "Rasmussen Rocks: Volume 2" Compilation CD released by Rasmussen College.

2. Matt is currently being featured on www.journeyphotography.com as the featured artist.

3. Matt has been selected to perform at a private function of America's PremierExperts(tm) at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

4. Matt recently recorded 10 new songs to be a part of his forthcoming side project called "The Collins Brothers."

5. Matt is also currently writing and recording for his 2nd full length studio album

6. T-shirt designs are done, and we are currently waiting on production

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