CMAT

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Credits: Far Out / Sarah Doyle
Full Name
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson
Born
February 23rd, 1996
Hometown
Dublin, Ireland
Net Worth
Estimated $1 million
Family
CMAT was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She has largely kept details about her parents and wider family private, although she has spoken publicly about growing up in a supportive household and developing an early love of country music. She has not publicly confirmed being married or having children.
Years Active
2018–present
Bands
Bad Sea
Top Tracks
'I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!', 'Stay for Something', 'Have Fun!', 'No More Virgos', 'Where Are Your Kids Tonight?'
Top Albums
'If My Wife New I'd Be Dead', 'Crazymad, for Me', 'EURO-COUNTRY'
Fun Facts
CMAT's stage name is an abbreviation of her initials, Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson. Before launching her solo career, CMAT performed in several bands around Dublin and briefly auditioned for the girl group later known as Little Mix. CMAT's second album, 'Crazymad, for Me', was nominated for the Mercury Prize and won the Choice Music Prize for 'Irish Album of the Year'.
Related Artists
Jade Bird, Orla Gartland, Kacey Musgraves, First Aid Kit, Olivia Dean

CMAT is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter whose witty lyricism, emotional honesty and genre-blending sound have established her as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary country and pop music.

Born Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, she emerged after several years performing in Dublin’s music scene before breaking through with her debut album, ‘If My Wife New I’d Be Dead’, in 2022. Her music combines country, indie pop, folk and soft rock influences while exploring themes of love, heartbreak, ambition and identity with humour and vulnerability.

Widely acclaimed by critics, CMAT has received multiple nominations at the BRIT Awards, Mercury Prize and Ivors, becoming one of Ireland’s most celebrated new artists and a leading figure in the revival of alternative country music.

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CMAT is the stage name of Irish musician, singer and songwriter Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known for blending country, indie pop and folk with sharp, humorous songwriting.
CMAT is derived from the initials of Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson.
'Crazymad, for Me' is widely regarded as CMAT's breakthrough album, earning a Mercury Prize nomination and winning the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year.
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