Matt Mason sings after being named CMT's Next Superstar. Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images
Matt Mason from Fairland, Indiana was crowned the winner of the first season of CMT’S Next Superstar. Mason will receive a record deal with Warner Music Nashville’s Elektra imprint and will be the opening act for CMT on Tour this fall, headlined by Luke Bryan and sponsored by the network. President and CEO of Warner Music Nashville, John Esposito, said, “I am thrilled to have Matt join the Warner Music Nashville family.”
The hour-long grand finale of the show featured a special performance by Kristin Chenoweth (Glee and Good Christian Belles) and at the end of the celebration, host Thea Andrews revealed America’s vote.
Another crop of singing and songwriting talent will have the chance to compete when CMT’s Next Superstar returns in late 2011/early 2012.
Visit www.cmtsuperstar.com for more details.
