Striking Matches are a Nashville‑raised, guitar‑driven duo whose blend of country, blues, and rock has long resonated with UK audiences. Formed by Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis, they first broke through when several of their songs were featured on the TV series Nashville, instantly introducing their fiery guitar chemistry and harmony‑rich songwriting to a global fanbase. Their debut album Nothing But the Silence — produced by T Bone Burnett — became their defining release, showcasing the duo’s signature mix of rootsy storytelling and electric‑charged musicianship.
Since then, Striking Matches have built a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts on the UK circuit, returning year after year to venues from London’s The Garage to Glasgow’s Saint Luke’s. Their sound sits comfortably in the modern Americana and country‑rock space, but it’s their dual‑lead‑guitar dynamic — rare in the genre — that sets them apart. UK fans have embraced both their full‑band intensity and their stripped‑back acoustic shows, where their songwriting and harmonies shine just as brightly.
Alongside Nothing But the Silence, standout tracks such as Hanging on a Lie and Trouble Is as Trouble Does have become fan favourites, cementing their place within the UK’s thriving country and Americana community. With a decade of touring, Grand Ole Opry appearances, and a catalogue that bridges Nashville polish with bluesy grit, Striking Matches continue to be a duo that UK fans champion for their authenticity, musicianship, and unmistakable on‑stage spark.
