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Last updated on August 7th, 2023 at 07:09 am
Megan Moroney may be one of the newest female country music singers to splash on the country music scene, but she’s already begun to make her mark on the beloved genre.
With a radio hit that has already earned her a Country Music Television (CMT) Award for Female Breakthrough Video of the Year, she is well on her way to following in the footsteps of legends such as Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill, and Kacey Musgraves.
Here’s everything there is to know about the new country superstar Megan Moroney.
Who is Megan Moroney?
Megan Moroney is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter in country music, which has been close to her heart for years.
Country music was part of her life almost from the beginning, listening to country music on the radio and learning to play piano.
Her entire household was full of musical inspiration learning from the most legendary songwriters across multiple genres, including southern rock, Americana, and classic country.
When Was Megan Moroney Born?
Megan Moroney’s birthdate is October 9, 1997.
As an October baby, Megan Moroney’s Zodiac sign is Libra.
Where is Megan Moroney From?
Megan Moroney was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia.
Megan Moroney’s Parents
Although Megan Moroney has thrust herself into the spotlight, she has been serious about protecting those she loves as best she can, which is why she has never revealed her parents’ names. It is known, however, that her father is of European descent, and her mother is a descendant of Africa.
Although no sources have divulged her parents’ names, it is known that Megan Moroney has two brothers – Connor Moroney and Brian Moroney. She has even performed with her father and Brian on some occasions.
How Tall is Megan Moroney?
Megan Moroney’s height might be shorter than you think. She is a petite one, standing at 5 feet, 3 inches tall.
Where Does Megan Moroney Live?
Megan Moroney currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
What High School Did Megan Moroney Go To?
Megan Moroney graduated from Alexander High School in 2016.
Where Did Megan Moroney Go to College?
Megan Moroney attended the University of Georgia.
How Did Megan Moroney Become Famous?
During Megan Moroney’s freshman year of college, an opportunity of a lifetime arose when she opened up a concert for Chase Rice at the Georgia Theatre. Later, she also received a chance to open up for Sugarland’s Kristian Bush.
In 2020, after obtaining her degree, she moved to Nashville, and her career began as she took advantage of her connection with Bush to meet other songwriters.
Megan Moroney’s Net Worth
Megan Moroney has done well for herself over the last few years. The singer-songwriter has earned an estimated net worth of $1 million in a very short time.
Megan Moroney’s Career
Megan Moroney released her first single, “Wonder,” to open her EP album, Pistole Made Roses.”
Then, it happened.
In 2022, she released her hit debut single, “Tennessee Orange,” which quickly gained much attention in online streams and led to her signing with Arista Nashville.
The song debuted at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, her first entry ever. It also appeared on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay chart.
As it continued to climb the charts, Arista Nashville closed, and Moroney transferred over to Columbia Records.
Under that label, she’ll release her debut studio album, Lucky, on May 5. “Tennessee Orange” is the lead single for the country album.
“So ‘Tennessee Orange’ is about me being a Georgia girl. I was born and raised in Georgia, and I graduated from the University of Georgia,” Moroney explained of the song, co-written by Ben Williams, David Fanning, and Paul Jenkins.
“And I moved to Nashville for music, and I met and fell for a Tennessee boy. So, this is kinda my version of a love song.”
Who is that Tennessee boy? The evidence points to two names: Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen.
Did Megan Moroney Write a Song About Morgan Wallen?
While there is no official confirmation that Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen are an item, when it comes to the photo promoting her 2022 single, “Tennessee Orange,” the singer has confirmed she’s wearing Wallen’s shirt.
Although at first rumors thought it pointed to Conner Smith, the Instagram post blew up after Wallen commented on the post, a well-known Volunteers fan, and the two engaged in a flirtatious manner.
Moroney did confirm that it was Wallen’s shirt during an interview. But is he Megan Moroney’s boyfriend? Let her comment on the shirt help you decide.
“When I put a Tennessee shirt on, it just felt wrong. And I knew if it felt that wrong, then it would probably either be a funny story or a good song to write about.
“So, I came up with the hook, ‘In Georgia, they call it a sin, I’m wearing Tennessee Orange for him,’ and brought it in, and we wrote it. It is his shirt. But it’s just a shirt.”
Megan Moroney Awards
“Tennessee Orange” has not only earned Megan Moroney play on the charts, but it earned her her first CMT Music Award for Female Breakthrough Video of the Year.
She’s also earned herself a nomination for the Academy of Country Music Awards New Female Artist of the Year category, though she lost to Hailey Whitters.
Her competition? Priscilla Block, Caitlyn Smith, Morgan Wade, and Hailey Whitters.
Megan Moroney Tour
Fans can catch Megan Moroney touring through the end of the year in all kinds of cities across the U.S., from Kansas City, Missouri, to Houston, Texas, and everywhere in between.
Be prepared, though. Tickets can cost anywhere from $50 to upwards of $255.
Megan Moroney TikTok
From releasing behind-the-scenes videos to music teasers, Megan Moroney has built quite a following on TikTok with more than 620,000 followers and 11 million likes.
“Tennessee Orange” streamed one million times in just five days on the platform. “If you’ve listened or supported me in any way, thank you so much. You’re making my dreams come true,” she shared on TikTok after the response it received.
The “Hair Salon” singer has also acquired more than 50 million streams on Spotify.
That’s not all. Her YouTube is full of 34.5K subscribers, more than 3,000 followers on Twitter, and more than 351,000 followers on Instagram.
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