Megan Moroney
Moroney at The 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in 2023
Background information
Birth nameMegan Ann Moroney
Born (1997-10-09) October 9, 1997 (age 26)[1]
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2020–present
LabelsArista Nashville, Columbia
Websitewww.meganmoroney.com

Megan Ann Moroney (born October 9, 1997) is an American country music singer from Douglasville, Georgia. She charted her first single, "Tennessee Orange", in 2022. Her debut album Lucky was released in May 2023, reaching the top 40 of the Billboard 200.[2]

Biography

Moroney was born October 9, 1997, in Savannah, Georgia.[1][3][4]

She began listening to country music in her childhood and learned to play piano. While attending the University of Georgia, she opened at a concert for Chase Rice, as well as interned for Kristian Bush of Sugarland. At the university, she was in the Kappa Delta sorority.[2] After completing her degree, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, 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, which in turn led to her releasing 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's release, Moroney received attention on social media for wearing a Tennessee Volunteers shirt belonging to Morgan Wallen; it led to rumors that she was dating him, but Moroney remained neutral when asked if the two were in a relationship. After the song became popular through online streaming, Moroney signed with Arista Nashville.[5]

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.[6] Arista Nashville closed while the song was climbing the charts, and as a result, Moroney was transferred to Columbia Records Nashville.[7]

On May 5, 2023, Moroney released her debut album Lucky.[8] The album featured the singles "Tennessee Orange" and "I'm Not Pretty". The album reached the top 40 of Billboard 200. The album was named as the Best Country and American album of 2023 by the Rolling Stone with writer Jonathan Bernstein saying the Moroney created a 'casual, youth-conversant tone makes it shine and comes naturally'.[9] A deluxe version of the album was released on the 22nd of September.[10]

Moroney released a cover version of Chris Stapleton's 2013 single "What Are You Listening To?" as an Amazon Music exclusive on October 6, 2023.[11] The song was released on other streaming platforms in January 2024.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[12] 		US
Country
[13]
Lucky 38 10

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Pistol Made of Roses

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album
US
[16] 		US Country
[17] 		US Country Airplay
[18] 		CAN
[19] 		CAN
Country
[20]
"Tennessee Orange" 2022 30 10 4 57 3 Lucky
"I'm Not Pretty" 2023 —[A] 32 28 — 53
"Can't Break Up Now"
(with Old Dominion) 		— 42 29 — — Memory Lane

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[23] 		US
Country
[24] 		CAN
[25] 		NZ
Hot
[26]
"No Caller ID"[27] 2024 58 13 99 27 Non-album promotional single

Concert tours

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Award Nominee/Work Result
2023 CMT Music Awards Female Breakthrough Video of the Year "Tennessee Orange" Won
CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year Nominated
Academy of Country Music Awards New Female Artist of the Year Megan Moroney Nominated
Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year "Tennessee Orange" Nominated

Music videos

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

Notes

  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.[22]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Megan Moroney biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  2. ^ a b https://people.com/country/megan-moroney-releases-debut-album-lucky-exclusive/
  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. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Hot 100 First-Timers: Megan Moroney Arrives With Country Love Song 'Tennessee Orange'". Billboard. October 11, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Jem Aswad (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  8. ^ "Megan Moroney Releases Debut Album – Sony Music Canada". www.sonymusic.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  9. ^ "The 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2023". Rolling Stone. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  10. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (2023-09-22). "Megan Moroney Drops Deluxe Edition Of Debut Album 'Lucky'". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  11. ^ "Megan Moroney Releases Cover of Chris Stapleton's 'What Are You Listening To?' | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  12. ^ @billboardcharts (May 15, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved May 16, 2023 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  14. ^ "Megan Moroney Reveals Lucky Track List Ahead of Debut Album Out May 5". Sony Music Nashville. 6 March 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  15. ^ "Pistol Made of Roses". Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  17. ^ Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
  18. ^ Peaks on the Country Airplay chart:
  19. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 1, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  20. ^ Peaks on the Canada Country chart:
  21. ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  22. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of January 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  23. ^ @billboardcharts (January 29, 2024). "@_megmoroney's "No Caller ID" debuts at No. 58 on this week's #Hot100" (Tweet). Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  25. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  26. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  27. ^ Madeleine O'Connell (January 11, 2024). "Megan Moroney Announces Release Date For Highly Anticipated New Song, 'No Caller ID'". Country Now. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  28. ^ "Megan Moroney Announces First Headlining 'Pistol Made Of Roses' 2023 Tour". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  29. ^ "Megan Moroney Reveals 2023 Dates for The Lucky Tour". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2023.

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