Striking Matches

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  • 2011
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About Striking Matches

Simply stated, Striking Matches, made up of Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis, came to Nashville to play music. Sarah, a Philadelphia native and Justin from Atlanta met when a professor at Belmont University paired them at random to play for a classroom full of guitar majors. Consequently, their first performance was the first time they had ever played together. The pair has been writing and performing ever since. Their influences range from Jerry Reed to the Beatles, John Mayer to Patsy Cline, and back again. It becomes more obvious every day that they were born to play music together. Their debut self-titled EP was produced by Luke Wooten (Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch) and was all co-written by the band. It was released in October of 2012. Career highlights include their December 2012 debut on the Grand Ole Opry and placement of their song "When The Right One Comes Along" on ABC's hit show "Nashville."
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  • Hangin' On A Lie
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  • Tell Me So
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    Tell Me So
  • When The Right One Comes Along
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  • Hanging on a Lie
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    Hanging on a Lie
  • Miss Me More (Live at SXSW 2013)
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    Miss Me More (Live at SXSW 2013)
  • When The Right One Comes Along (Live at SXSW 2013)
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    When The Right One Comes Along (Live at SXSW 2013)

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    Hunter Hayes Rocks Out Live: Watch Now!
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    June 19, 2013
    Tune into HunterHayes.MTV.com to see MTV's Artist to Watch LIVE show tonight until 10:30 p.m. ET.
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    Hunter Hayes Rocks Out Live: Watch Now!
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    June 19, 2013
    Tune into HunterHayes.MTV.com to see MTV's Artist to Watch LIVE show tonight until 10:30 p.m. ET.
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    OFFSTAGE: Hunter Hayes' MTV Artist to Watch Live Stream Previews Upcoming Tour
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    June 18, 2013
    (CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that's happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) Anxious to re...
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    Hunter Hayes Just Needed To 'Reset' To Write Encore Tunes
    MTV News
    June 17, 2013
    'Wanted' singer will stream concert at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday on HunterHayes.MTV.com for MTV Artist to Watch LIVE.
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    Hunter Hayes Just Needed To 'Reset' To Write Encore Tunes
    MTV News
    June 17, 2013
    'Wanted' singer will stream concert at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday on HunterHayes.MTV.com for MTV Artist to Watch LIVE.
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    O Music Awards: Striking Matches, Constant Drumming and More
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    June 17, 2013
    Jonas Brothers Will Preview a New Single, "First Time"
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    O Music Awards: Striking Matches, Constant Drumming and More
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    June 17, 2013
    Jonas Brothers Will Preview a New Single, "First Time"
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    '300: Rise Of An Empire' Trailer Debuts, Is Definitely A '300' Sequel
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    June 13, 2013
    by Brett White Despite losing director Zack Snyder, " 300: Rise of an Empire " director Noam Murro looks to have turned in a film that matches the o...
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    Hunter Hayes Chooses Striking Matches to Light Up His New York Concert
    CMT News
    June 12, 2013
    Nashville Duo Will Open June 18 Concert to Be Live Streamed on MTV.com and CMT.com
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    Hunter Hayes Chooses Striking Matches to Light Up His New York Concert
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    June 12, 2013
    Nashville Duo Will Open June 18 Concert to Be Live Streamed on MTV.com and CMT.com
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    Hunter Hayes Picks Old Pals Striking Matches To Open NYC Show
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    Rising Nashville duo Striking Matches have battled their way to the finals of the O Music Awards' "Make A Band Famous" competition -- the winner gets ...
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Tour Dates

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  • Jul 3 Wednesday
    Nashville, TN, US Greer Stadium
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  • Aug 31 Saturday
    Greencastle, PA, US Unknown venue
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  • Oct 24 Thursday
    Miami, FL, US Unknown venue
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