Eli Mattson
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Mattson during a soundcheck in 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eli James Mattson |
| Born | November 4, 1981 |
| Origin | Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Sony Records (2009-present) |
| Website | myspace.com/elimattson |
Eli James Mattson (born November 4, 1981) is an American pianist and singer. He was a Top 10 finalist on the third season of America's Got Talent. His rendition of Marc Cohn's 1991 hit, "Walking in Memphis" during his initial audition impressed many, picking up on his maturity and vocal talent.
Mattson was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He has been playing piano since he was five years old and has been performing, including his own compositions, since the age of fourteen.
When Eli was only 16, he was awarded a prestigious grant from the Peninsula Arts Association in Wisconsin to help further his music career.
After touring with a country band, he lived in Chicago for three years before his national debut on America's Got Talent.
He has been playing at local venues for the past several years and has garnered a large and varied fanbase. He calls Door County, Wisconsin home.
Eli's influences include Elton John, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Jimmy Newquist, Dave Matthews Band, just to name a few.
As of 2014 Eli Mattson is no longer performing due to medical issues. Eli's younger sister Marybeth Mattson continues to perform throughout Door County, WI and the midwest with Jeanne Kuhns and Patrick Palmer in their band Small Forest.
On October 17, 2008, Mattson joined the Top 10 finalists, as well as past winners from America's Got Talent to perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. On October 24, 2008, Mattson had a Meet and Greet in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin at the Ladder House. On October 27, 28 and 29, 2008, Eli played three sold out benefit concerts in his home county of Door County, Wisconsin.
On November 22, 2008, Eli was the Grand Marshal of the Time Warner Green Bay Holiday Parade. Then he performed a concert at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay that same day.
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