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Megan Moroney
Moroney, styled in red lipstick and red dress, smiles for the photographer with the CMA Awards and ABC logos in back.
Moroney at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2023
Background information
Birth nameMegan Ann Moroney
Born (1997-10-09) October 9, 1997 (age 27)[1]
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2021–present
Labels
Websitemeganmoroney.com

Megan Ann Moroney (born October 9, 1997) is an American country singer and songwriter from Douglasville, Georgia west of Atlanta. Her second single, "Tennessee Orange", charted in 2022. Her debut album Lucky was released in May 2023, reaching the top 40 of the Billboard 200.[2] She released her second album, Am I Okay?, in summer 2024. The first promotional single off the album, "Am I Okay", was on charts in the US.

Early life

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Moroney was born October 9, 1997, in Savannah, Georgia.[1][3][4] She has a brother, Connor, now an attorney.[5] Moroney was raised in a musical household in Douglasville, Georgia.[6] She began listening to country music in her childhood and learned to play piano. Moroney went to Robert S. Alexander High School and participated in cheerleading and musical theater. She attended the University of Georgia in Athens as an accounting major and was in the Kappa Delta sorority.[2]

Career

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While in college, Moroney opened a concert for Jon Langston singing and interned for Kristian Bush of Sugarland.[2] After graduating, she moved to Nashville, in 2020 to begin a music career. She kept in contact with Bush, which led to him introducing her to other songwriters. She released her first single "Wonder" in 2021 leading to her release of an extended play titled Pistol Made of Roses. Her next single release was "Tennessee Orange" in 2022, a track on which Bush served as producer.[1]

After the song became popular through online streaming, Moroney signed with Arista Nashville.[7] In late 2022, "Tennessee Orange" debuted at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Moroney her first chart entry. At the time, the song also charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay.[8]

Arista Nashville closed while the song was climbing the charts, and as a result, Moroney was transferred to Columbia Records Nashville.[9] On May 5, 2023, Moroney released her debut album Lucky.[10] The album featured the singles "Tennessee Orange" and "I'm Not Pretty". The album reached the top 40 of the Billboard 200. The album was named as the Best Country and American album of 2023 by Rolling Stone with writer Jonathan Bernstein saying that Moroney created a 'casual, youth-conversant tone makes it shine and comes naturally'.[11] A deluxe version of the album was released on September 22. 2023.[12] She released a cover version of Chris Stapleton's 2013 single "What Are You Listening To?" as an Amazon Music exclusive on October 6, 2023.[13] The song was released on other streaming platforms in January 2024.

Since then, she has released a song with Old Dominion titled "Can't Break Up Now", a single "No Caller ID", and the deluxe version of her debut album Lucky. On May 2, 2024, Moroney announced her second album Am I Okay? It was released on July 12, 2024.[14] On November 1, 2024, Moroney released her first Christmas album, an EP entitled Blue Christmas...Duh.[15]

Moroney writes/co-writes all of her own music.[16]

Personal life

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After the release of "Tennessee Orange", Moroney received attention on social media for wearing a Tennessee Volunteers shirt belonging to American country singer Morgan Wallen; it led to rumors that she was dating him. Though Moroney was initially neutral when asked if the two were in a relationship,[7] in 2024, she explained that they had been in a relationship, though she admitted that "It was never a relationship." Though they are no longer together, they are still friends.[17] In early 2024, she was in a relationship with an undisclosed man,[18] but she is currently single.[19] She has lived in Nashville since 2020.[20]

Moroney is a Georgia Bulldogs football fan.[21]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[22] 		US
Country
[23] 		CAN
[24]
Lucky 38 10 —
Am I Okay? 9 3 36

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Pistol Made of Roses
Blue Christmas...Duh

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album
US
[29] 		US Country
[30] 		US Country Airplay
[31] 		CAN
[32] 		CAN
Country
[33]
"Tennessee Orange" 2022 30 10 4 57 3 Lucky
"I'm Not Pretty" 2023 —[A] 32 14 — 35
"Can't Break Up Now"
(with Old Dominion) 		— 42 19 — 44 Memory Lane
"Am I Okay?" 2024 63 19 27 91 34 Am I Okay?

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[36] 		US
Country
[37] 		CAN
[38] 		NZ
Hot
[39]
"No Caller ID"[40] 2024 58 13 99 27 Am I Okay?[27]
"28th of June"[42] — 50 — —
"Indifferent"[43] 91 21 — —
"Never Left Me"[44] — — — — Twisters: The Album
"Man on the Moon"[45] — — — — Am I Okay?

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bubbling
[46] 		US
Country
[47]
"Mama I Lied" 2024 — 48 Am I Okay?
"Break It Right Back" 10 33

Concert tours

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  • Pistol Made of Roses Tour (2023)[48]
  • The Lucky Tour (2023)[49]
  • The Lucky Tour 2.0 (2024)[50]
  • Am I Okay? Tour (2025)[51]

Awards and nominations

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CMT Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 "Tennessee Orange" Female Breakthrough Video of the Year Won
CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year Nominated
2024 "I'm Not Pretty" Female Video of the Year Nominated
CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year Nominated

Academy of Country Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Megan Moroney New Female Artist of the Year Nominated
2024 Won
Female Artist of the Year Nominated
"Can't Break Up Now" Music Event of the Year Nominated
"Tennessee Orange" Song of the Year Nominated
Visual Media of the Year Nominated

Country Music Association Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Megan Moroney New Artist of the Year Nominated
"Tennessee Orange" Song of the Year Nominated
2024 Megan Moroney New Artist of the Year Won
Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated
"I'm Not Pretty" Music Video of the Year Nominated

iHeartRadio Music Award

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2024 Megan Moroney Best New Country Artist Nominated
Social Star Award Nominated
Lucky Favorite Debut Album Nominated

People's Choice Country Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2024 Megan Moroney The Female Artist of 2024 Pending
"No Caller ID" The Female Song of 2024 Pending
"Can't Break Up Now" (with Old Dominion) The Collaboration Song of 2024 Pending

Music videos

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Year Video Director
2022 "Tennessee Orange" Jason Lester
2023 "Girl in the Mirror" Acacia Evans
"I’m Not Pretty" Jeff Johnson/Megan Moroney
2024 "Am I Okay?" Megan Moroney/Alexandra Gavillet

Notes

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  1. ^ "I'm Not Pretty" did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[35]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Megan Moroney biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Ross, Alex (May 5, 2023). "Megan Moroney Is in Her 'Lucky Era' with the Release of Debut Album: 'I'm Just a Normal Person' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "GIRL IN THE MIRROR". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Megan Moroney Is Paving Her Own Path With Debut Single 'Wonder'". Upstart Music Online. May 20, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Shiffer, Emily (November 21, 2024). "Megan Moroney Collects Her First CMA Award as the New Artist of the Year". Biography. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Leidy, Levi (November 11, 2024). "Megan Moroney's Net Worth Is About to Skyrocket". Parade. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Megan Moroney Signs Record Deal & Confirms She's Wearing Morgan Wallen's Volunteers' Shirt In "Tennessee Orange"". Music Mayhem Magazine. November 18, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Hot 100 First-Timers: Megan Moroney Arrives With Country Love Song 'Tennessee Orange'". Billboard. October 11, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Aswad, Jem (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  10. ^ "Megan Moroney Releases Debut Album – Sony Music Canada". www.sonymusic.ca. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "The 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2023". Rolling Stone. December 15, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  12. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (September 22, 2023). "Megan Moroney Drops Deluxe Edition Of Debut Album 'Lucky'". MusicRow.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Megan Moroney Releases Cover of Chris Stapleton's 'What Are You Listening To?' | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Cantrell, LB (May 2, 2024). "Megan Moroney Slates Anticipates Sophomore Album for July". Music Row. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Hollabaugh, Lorie (November 1, 2024). "Megan Moroney Gets In The Holiday Spirit With New 'Blue Christmas…Duh' EP". Music Row. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Uitti, Jacob (November 9, 2023). "Who is Megan Moroney". American Songwriter. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  17. ^ Avila, Daniela (July 31, 2024). "Megan Moroney Breaks Silence on Morgan Wallen Romance, Says They Were Never 'Exclusively Dating'". People. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "Megan Moroney's Boyfriend Will Be On Kenny Chesney Tour". 995qyk.com. April 3, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  19. ^ Norwin, Alyssa (August 1, 2024). "Did Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney Date? She Breaks Silence on the Relationship Rumors". Yahoo Entertainment. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  20. ^ Brown, Hillary (October 4, 2023). "Megan Moroney: UGA Grad Turned Nashville Country Star". Flagpole. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  21. ^ Harrison, Shane. "Georgia native and UGA grad Megan Moroney wins CMA's best new artist award". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  22. ^ Peaks on the Billboard 200:
  23. ^ Peaks on the Top Country Albums chart:
  24. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  25. ^ "Megan Moroney Reveals Lucky Track List Ahead of Debut Album Out May 5". Sony Music Nashville. March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  26. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  27. ^ a b Nicholson, Jessica (May 2, 2024). "Megan Moroney Reveals New Album Am I Okay? Is Coming: "I Love These Songs So Much"". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  28. ^ "Pistol Made of Roses". Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  29. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Hot 100:
  30. ^ Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  31. ^ Peaks on the Country Airplay chart:
  32. ^ Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  33. ^ Peaks on the Canada Country chart:
  34. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  35. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of January 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  36. ^ Peaks of promotional singles on the Billboard Hot 100:
  37. ^ Peaks of promotional singles on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  38. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  39. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  40. ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (January 11, 2024). "Megan Moroney Announces Release Date For Highly Anticipated New Song, 'No Caller ID'". Country Now. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  41. ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  42. ^ Dukes, Billy (March 22, 2024). "Megan Moroney's '28th of June' Will Put a Lump in Your Throat". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  43. ^ "Megan Moroney Is Well Past Moving On In Rockin' New Single "Indifferent"". Whiskey Ruff. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  44. ^ "Never Left Me". Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  45. ^ "Megan Moroney Leaves Her "Man on the Moon"". New Country 103.1. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  46. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  47. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  48. ^ "Megan Moroney Announces First Headlining 'Pistol Made Of Roses' 2023 Tour". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  49. ^ "Megan Moroney Reveals 2023 Dates for The Lucky Tour". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  50. ^ "Megan Moroney's New Album 2024: Everything We Know So Far | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  51. ^ "Megan Moroney's Am I Okay? Tour: How to Buy Your Tickets Online". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
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