I am really sorry to see Matt go. I cannot figure out how just one region in Indiana could outvote Matt Mason, who seemed to have the rest of the state of Indiana pulling for him. The city of Chicago is not big on country, and they really don't like Indiana people especially around Nicole's neck of the woods. So the voting system is questionable.
Remember, Matt was featured on AOL's TV's Top 5 in the beginning. He wouldn't be featured on there if he didn't have something special about him.
Also, a lot of trueblue country fans are growing tired of the country rock/ alternative country music.
I believe, not think, that the fans want old school back.
Matt is the man to do this!