Hailing from Rockdale County, Ga., where the first episodes of “The Dukes of Hazard” were filmed, Matt Kennon burst on to the country scene a few years back with a mix of what he likes to call “Van Waylon” – part country, part rock ‘n’ roll.

A rough up-bringing in North Georgia gave Kennon all the material he needed to write great country music. And after beginning his career in Atlanta, playing covers of country and southern rock songs in the local club circuit, Kennon moved on to Nashville to do just that. In the Music City the young songwriter started making contacts within the country music scene and hit it off with Gary Falcon, Travis Tritt’s former manager. His first big break came when he wrote a song for Randy Travis, “Turn It Around,” which was later released as a successful single.

With a disarmingly deep voice, Kennon has scored a Top 40 country hit with his first single “The Call,” released on the up-and-coming BamaJam record label. “The Call” tells the story of people in life changing situations, who come to recognize and appreciate the small things in life. The song was released on his eponymous first record with BamaJam in May, and peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Country Charts.

Recently, Kennon has been touring in support of his album, while winning over new fans at every stop on his Southern tour. November of last year marked what can only be considered the peak in the young writer’s career, his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

Kennon will be performing at the War Eagle Supper Club on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m.
Check out myspace.com/mattkennon for more tunes and touring info.