Megan Moroney Embraces 'Emo Cowgirl' Image With New Album

The country singer-songwriter discusses her distinctive style, relatable songwriting, and much-discussed friendship with Morgan Wallen.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Megan Moroney, a rising country music star, has embraced an 'emo cowgirl' persona with her new album 'Cloud 9'. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia discusses the pressure of living in the public eye, her commitment to authentic and relatable lyrics, and her high-profile friendship with fellow country artist Morgan Wallen.

Why it matters

Moroney's unique blend of country and emo music, along with her savvy use of social media, have helped propel her to rising stardom in the country music scene. Her willingness to be open about her personal life and creative process provides a window into the challenges and opportunities faced by up-and-coming artists navigating the industry.

The details

Moroney first gained attention with her single 'Tennessee Orange', which sparked speculation about her relationship with Morgan Wallen after fans noticed they owned similar shirts. She has since confirmed they dated, though never exclusively. Moroney says she's learned to have 'tougher skin' around public interest in her personal life, but remains committed to being honest with her fans. Her new album 'Cloud 9' features a distinct pink and tiger-print aesthetic that she has fully embraced, building on her 'emo cowgirl' persona.

  • Moroney released her single 'Tennessee Orange' over a year ago.
  • Moroney recently appeared on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast to discuss her relationship with Morgan Wallen.

The players

Megan Moroney

A 26-year-old country singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia who has embraced an 'emo cowgirl' image with her new album 'Cloud 9'.

Morgan Wallen

A fellow country music artist who Moroney has been publicly linked to, though she has stated they were never exclusively dating.

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What they’re saying

“It's about expectations that people have, like: 'Stay in your lane, but evolve and get better.' It's, like, unfortunately I am a human, and I'm trying really hard to make everybody happy. But that's impossible.”

— Megan Moroney, Country Singer-Songwriter (Vanity Fair)

“My best friend's a teacher, and she was like, 'I relate to this song so much.'”

— Megan Moroney, Country Singer-Songwriter (Vanity Fair)

What’s next

Moroney is expected to continue promoting her new album 'Cloud 9' with a series of live performances and media appearances in the coming months.

The takeaway

Megan Moroney's embrace of her 'emo cowgirl' persona and willingness to be open about her personal life and creative process have helped establish her as a rising star in the country music scene, demonstrating the power of authenticity and relatability in connecting with fans.