Megan Moroney

Megan Ann Moroney (born October 9, 1997) is an American country music singer. She charted her first single, "Tennessee Orange", in 2022.

Megan Moroney
Born (1997-10-09) October 9, 1997[1]
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
OriginSavannah, Georgia, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2020-present
LabelsArista Nashville, Columbia

Biography

Megan Ann Moroney was born October 9, 1997 in Savannah, Georgia.[2][3][1]

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 for Kristian Bush of Sugarland. 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.[4]

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

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[7]		 US
Country
[8]
Lucky[9] 3810

Extended plays
Title Details
Pistol Made of Roses[10]

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album
US
[11]		 US Country
[12]		 US Country Airplay
[13]		 CAN
[14]
"Tennessee Orange" 2022 30 10 7 76 Lucky

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

References
  1. "Megan Moroney biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  2. "GIRL IN THE MIRROR". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  3. "Megan Moroney Is Paving Her Own Path With Debut Single 'Wonder'". Upstart Music Online. May 20, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  4. "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.
  5. "Hot 100 First-Timers: Megan Moroney Arrives With Country Love Song 'Tennessee Orange'". Billboard. October 11, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  6. Jem Aswad (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  7. @billboardcharts (May 15, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved May 16, 2023 – via Twitter.
  8. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  9. "Megan Moroney Reveals Lucky Track List Ahead of Debut Album Out May 5". Sony Music Nashville. 6 March 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  10. "Pistol Made of Roses". Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  11. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  12. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  13. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  14. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  15. "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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