Matt Morris (musician)

He has released solo projects on Tennman/Interscope Records, but is best known for his work as a songwriter and producer for a variety of artists, including Joy Williams, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Mary J. Blige, Sarah McLachlan, Kimbra, and Cher.

Morris' January 2010 performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" with Justin Timberlake and Charlie Sexton on the Hope for Haiti Now telethon became the most downloaded song from the international broadcast's digital release and went to No.

They lived in the Barnum neighborhood of Denver until Morris was in the fourth grade, when they moved to Bear Valley.

[2] Fellow castmates included future collaborators and pop superstars Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, and JC Chasez.

Morris returned to his home in Denver, Colorado with the intention of distancing himself from the entertainment industry and reconnecting with his friends and family.

[7] Another of their collaborations, "Miss Independent", went on to become a number one hit for American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson.

Morris co-wrote the song "Woman's World", the first single from Cher's album Closer to the Truth (2013).

Morris' January 2010 performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" with Justin Timberlake and Charlie Sexton on the Hope For Haiti Now telethon became the most downloaded song from the international broadcast's digital release and went to No.

The event consisted of a discussion of Morris' experiences in the music industry, as well as his thoughts about file sharing.

[15] On January 22, 2010, Morris performed the Leonard Cohen song, "Hallelujah", with Justin Timberlake and Charlie Sexton during the Hope For Haiti Now telethon.

[17] Morris was offered the lead role alongside India.Arie in a Broadway production produced by Daniel Wise entitled "Shlomo".

[4] After graduating summa cum laude and receiving the award of Masters Student of the Year from Iliff School of Theology,[24] Morris was ordained an episcopal priest on May 9, 2020, at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Oregon by The Rt.

[25][non-primary source needed] Morris served in multiple roles in the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, including short-term interim priest at All Saints Episcopal Church in the summer of 2020, campus minister for Beloved Community on Campus, and video resource specialist on Bishop Hanley's staff at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morris performing at Bonnaroo in June 2008
Morris and Cher on Red Carpet