CMAT

CMAT is an Irish songwriter and performer known for pairing sharp humor with emotionally direct pop-country, delivered with a theatrical edge.^1,2 Her sound is a mix of pop and country with a performance style that’s rooted in her own unique character.^1,2 Those qualities pushed her to early acclaim and helped her build an audience that’s drawn to her wit and willingness to dig into big feelings without apology.¹

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CMAT began writing songs at a young age in Dublin, drawn to emotional storytelling.¹ After spending time in Manchester, she continued developing her songwriting and performance style, shaping the voice and style she would carry on throughout her career.^1,2

Early singles introduced listeners to her mix of camp, sincerity, and pop-country sensibility, laying the groundwork for the distinctive sound that carried her into wider recognition.^1,2 Those early years shaped the approach she’s known for today: narrative-driven writing and a performance style rooted in colorful character.

CMAT’s work has been recognized for its craft, creativity, and impact across Ireland and the UK.^3,4 Her records earned acclaim not only for songwriting, but for the world she builds around each album.

• Choice Music Prize – Album of the Year (2022): If My Wife New I’d Be Dead won this award for its sharp writing and artistic voice.³ The album was also praised as one of Ireland’s most distinctive debuts in years.¹
• UK Americana Music Awards – UK/Ireland Trailblazer Award (2025): CMAT received this award in recognition of her influence across UK and Irish Americana music, proving her growing presence in these genres.⁴
• Cultural Recognition for Genre Influence: Coverage across Irish and UK media has highlighted CMAT as a defining voice in modern queer country-pop, noting the influence she has on the genre’s growth.²

CMAT’s releases lean into theatrical storytelling, big choruses, and humor.

• Euro-Country (2025): This album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and remained on the chart for three weeks, marking one of CMAT’s strongest performances in the UK.⁵
• CrazyMad, For Me (2023): Her follow-up album reached number 25 in the UK and charted for one week, highlighting how her audience continued to grow across different releases.⁵
• Take a Sexy Picture of Me (2025): This single from Euro Country reached number 42 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the charts for nine weeks, becoming one of her longest-running placements on the UK Singles Chart.⁵

A CMAT show folds together intricate storytelling and expressive performance, shaped by the theatrical touches she brings to her music. Leaning into character work without losing the emotional weight behind the songs, she creates a live atmosphere that feels personal even in larger venues.^1,2

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