John Morgan, the acclaimed North Carolina native and prolific #1 hit songwriter, is set to release his highly anticipated debut album ‘Carolina Blue' on Friday, April 25. The 12-track collection marks a milestone for Morgan as his debut radio single, ‘Friends Like That' featuring Jason Aldean, climbs toward the Top 10 on country radio. Pre-order or pre-save Carolina Blue here.
Fans can also dive into Morgan’s latest release ‘Crickets,' a toe-tapping anthem that highlights his knack for blending storytelling with irresistible grooves.
A Message to the Working Class
Morgan’s inspiration for ‘Carolina Blue' is deeply rooted in authenticity and connection.
“I hope there’s relatability in the songs we chose and that the lyrics strike a chord,” Morgan shares. “Most of the people who hear this are working the blue-collar jobs I’d be doing if this wasn’t working. I want them to hear their stories and feel their worth in this album.”
A husband and father, Morgan draws on life experiences to craft songs that resonate with listeners from all walks of life. His no-nonsense approach and heartfelt lyrics have already established him as a standout in Nashville’s competitive music scene.
A Tracklist Rich with Stories
Morgan co-wrote and co-produced every song on ‘Carolina Blue' alongside Brent Anderson, creating a cohesive and compelling project that explores the relationships and moments that shape a man’s life.
The album features fan favourites like ‘I Know Better' and ‘Long Ride Home', a blue-collar anthem for the open road. ‘Friends Like That,' with its rowdy, stadium-ready energy, has become a critical favourite, earning praise from outlets like Billboard and MusicRow.
Tracklist:
- Way Out Would (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Randy Montana)
- Long Ride Home (John Morgan, Tully Kennedy, Kurt Allison, Lydia Vaughan)
- Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean) (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)*
- One More Sunset (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Michael Dulaney)
- I Know Better (John Morgan, Rocky Block, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)
- She’ll Always Be (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Lydia Vaughan)
- Carolina Blue (John Morgan, Smith Ahnquist, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
- Kid Myself (John Morgan, Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt)
- Crickets (John Morgan, Zach Abend, Lydia Vaughan)
- A Lot To Say About You (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Edwards)
- Without ‘Em (John Morgan, Austin Goodloe, Ben Hayslip)
- How To Get Her (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Hunter Phelps)
Rising Star on the Road
As ‘Carolina Blue' approaches its release, Morgan is gearing up for a busy year. He’ll join Chase Matthew on tour and make his debut at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival. Recently, Morgan dropped the official music video for ‘Friends Like That' a rowdy party anthem that has solidified his place as one of country music’s most exciting new voices.
With accolades from Billboard, Tennessean, and more, John Morgan is quickly becoming a household name in country music.
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