Bio

Mattei’s Musical Performance Has Been Compared To “A Dirty Martini As Exquisite As A Fine Aged Wine Served Up ‘Hot’ On The Rocks!”

Derived from her birth name, “Marie,” Re is a Berklee College of Music graduate; she earned her bachelor’s degree in guitar performance. The New Jersey native responded to a personal, hand-written invitation (received just weeks before her graduation), Mattei auditioned for the all-female, Top 40, seven-piece band—the Uptown Girls. She landed the guitar-player/vocal gig on the spot. The opportunity opened doors to enable Mattei to become a global performer; she toured with the group around the world in a three-year stint appearing at nightclubs and military bases in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Hawaii.

Mattei moved to Music City with the purpose to direct her concentrations toward her songwriting and recording skills to ultimately launch her independent solo career. Her talents were applauded early on by the music industry and her peers. Her first collaboration (“Broken Rose”—a Rick McMahon co-write) received honorable mentions in two categories (for both music and lyrics) at the Music City Song Festival. Mattei has been tapped to perform at the Bluebird Café, Opryland Hotel and the Tennessee State Fair (WSM-AM stage), just to name a few. Teaming with producer Bart Pursley, she recorded and released her debut single, “Country Love” In 2025, she was nominated in 5 categories at the International Singer Songwriter Awards.

Poised to introduce brand new music, Mattei released her album Believin’ Is Seein’ in 2024 on her independent label TrendyGirl Records.  The 10 song album featured Mattei’s originals and co-writes featuring Nashville songwriters. Mattei co-produced the tracks alongside Bartley Pursley (who has also produced notable, award-winning artists such as Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson and Liz Carlisle, and has engineered projects for Blake Shelton and Montgomery Gentry). Mattei’s affinity for traditional country (Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Johnny Rodriguez) and gravitation toward 80s pop rock trendsetters, with eerie steel and electric guitar riffs set the tone for this album. She is currently back in the studio putting the finishing touches on a new album to be released in 2026.

Mattei is a “must-see” musical entertainer. Her sultry, soulful voice and magnetic energy clearly reveal her passion for music. She brings stories to life for fans of country and Americana, blending tradition with just the right hint of her own special seasoning. Drink up!