Matt Maher Biography: Son, Ethnicity, Parents, Instagram, Net Worth, Songs, Wife, Height, Age

Matthew Guion Maher, known professionally as Matt Maher, is a Canadian contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, worship leader, and recording artist.

He first gained attention in the early 2000s with piano-driven worship songs that blend rock, pop, and liturgical elements.

His anthems such as “Lord, I Need You,” “Because He Lives (Amen),” and “Alive & Breathing” have become staples in churches across denominations, earning him nine Grammy nominations and multiple Dove Awards while bridging Catholic and evangelical worship communities.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Matthew Guion Maher
• Stage Name: Matt Maher
• Born: 10 November 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Worship Leader, Pianist
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mike Maher and Mrs. Maher
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Kristin Fisher (m. 2010)
• Children: Michael Conor Maher
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Matthew Guion Maher was born on November 10, 1974, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to Mike Maher and Mrs. Maher.

He grew up in a Catholic family where his parents recognized his musical talent early and enrolled him in piano lessons.

Details about any siblings are not publicly known. When his parents divorced, he moved to Mesa, Arizona, at age 20.

He attended Arizona State University on a jazz piano scholarship and supported himself by playing piano at a local hotel.

His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religion is Christian (Roman Catholic).

Career

Matt Maher began writing and leading worship while serving in youth ministry in Arizona after his move from Canada.

He released three independent albums between 2001 and 2006 before signing with Essential Records.

His major-label debut, Empty and Beautiful (2008), marked his breakthrough and led to wider recognition.

Subsequent albums such as Alive Again (2009), The Love in Between (2011), All the People Said Amen (2013), Saints & Sinners (2015), and Echoes (2017) delivered chart-topping singles and multiple Grammy nominations.

He has collaborated with artists like Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, and Needtobreathe, while songs he wrote have been recorded by many others.

His work has earned three GMA Dove Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, and RIAA certifications for several singles.

Matt Maher continues to release music, lead worship at major events and conferences, and tour extensively.

Recent projects include Alive & Breathing (2020), The Stories I Tell Myself (2022), and singles released in 2025–2026, while he remains active in both Catholic and broader Christian worship circles.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mattmahermusic
• Facebook Handle: MattMaherMusic
• Twitter Handle: @mattmaher
• YouTube Handle: mattmahermusic

Personal Life

Matt Maher married Kristin Fisher in 2010. The couple has one son, Michael Conor Maher. They make their home in Nashville, Tennessee, after earlier years in Arizona.

Maher has spoken openly about how his parents’ divorce shaped his early adulthood and how faith and family have grounded his life and music.

Discography

• The End and the Beginning (2001, independent)
• Welcome to Life (2003, independent)
• Overflow (2006, independent)
• Empty and Beautiful (2008)
• Alive Again (2009)
• The Love in Between (2011)
• All the People Said Amen (2013)
• Saints & Sinners (2015)
• Echoes (2017)
• The Advent of Christmas (2018)
• Alive & Breathing (2020)
• The Stories I Tell Myself (2022)
• Wait / Praise the Giver (2025)

Net Worth

Matt Maher has an estimated net worth of $4 million.

His financial success comes primarily from album sales and streaming royalties, concert tours and worship events, songwriting income from widely used worship anthems, and publishing deals.