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Morgan Wade (singer)

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Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade.
Morgan Wade, July 2024, Noblesville, Indiana
Background information
Birth nameMorgan Dealie Wade
Born (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 30)
Floyd, Virginia, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels
Websitewww.morganwademusic.com

Morgan Dealie Wade (born December 10, 1994) is an American country music singer. She has released four albums: Puppets with My Heart (2018), Reckless (2021), Psychopath (2023), and Obsessed (2024).

Biography

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Early life

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Morgan Wade is a native of Floyd, Virginia. Her parents divorced when she was 5 years old and she spent a lot of time with her grandparents, who took her to local bluegrass music events. In 2016, she graduated from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia with a bachelors in exercise science and a minor in public health.[1]

Early career

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As a freshman in college, she was inspired to write songs after breaking up with her boyfriend. She recruited musicians through Craigslist to record her first album, Puppets with My Heart, released in January 2018 under the band name Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers.[2]

In July 2018, Wade performed at FloydFest, where Jason Isbell's sound engineer gave her album to Sadler Vaden, the guitarist in Isbell's band the 400 Unit.[3]

Reckless (2021–2022)

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Sadler Vaden and producer Paul Ebersold then helped her assemble Reckless; the album was released via the Thirty Tigers label in 2021. Reckless sold 3,000 copies in its first week and charted at number 14 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers charts. Wade said that the album was inspired by her struggles with her mental health, past relationships, and sobriety.[4] Rolling Stone wrote that Wade has "the ragged edge of a singer-songwriter who’s been putting her nose to the grindstone for some time. In a voice like worn leather, Wade describes desperate, spontaneous relationships that feel the strongest when they’re at their breaking point."[2]

"Wilder Days" was released to radio in 2021 as the album's first single. Billy Dukes of Taste of Country described Wade's vocal presence on the song as a "hardened Sheryl Crow" and called the song "complex, with chords and a melancholy shuffle that shouts heartbreak, even if her story is at worst hesitant and thoughtful."[5]

In January 2022, Wade released "Run".[6]

The deluxe edition of Reckless was released on January 28, 2022 via Arista Nashville. It included six bonus tracks, including a cover of Elvis Presley's 1969 hit "Suspicious Minds".[7][8]

Psychopath and Obsessed (2023–present)

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On May 19, 2023, Wade released a song titled "Psychopath," the lead single to her third album of the same name, released in August 2023.[9] On July 10, she released a second single "80's Movies"[10] followed by the third single entitled "Fall in Love with Me" which was released on August 4.[11]

On March 1, 2024, Wade released "2AM in London,"[12] the lead single to her fourth album Obsessed. On April 12, the second titled "Time to Love, Time to Kill" was released. Along with release of the single, Wade announced Obsessed, released in August 2024.[13]

Personal life

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In March 2024, Wade proactively underwent a double mastectomy after she tested positive for the RAD5ID gene, which, along with a family history of breast cancer, put her at a greater risk. She then got breast implants.[14]

Wade is active in powerlifting and running.[15]

The stress of touring and recording early in her career led to her developing an alcohol addiction at age 19; however, after a night of heavy drinking in 2017 at age 21, she became sober.[2]

Wade is good friends with Kyle Richards.[16]

Tours

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Opening act

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Headlining

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  • Psychopath (2023)[9]

Discography

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Morgan Wade discography
Studio albums3
EPs2
Singles12
Music videos7

Albums

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Title Album details Peak positions
US
Heat.
[19] 		US
Country
[20] 		US
Folk
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Puppets with My Heart
  • Release date: 2018
  • Label: Self-released
 — — —
Reckless 2 30 8
Psychopath[9] 6 45 —
Obsessed[13]
  • Release date: August 16, 2024
  • Label: RCA Nashville, Ladylike
 10 — —

Extended plays

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Title Details
OurVinyl Sessions
  • Release date: June 18, 2020
  • Label: OurVinyl
Accoustic Sessions EP
  • Release date: August 12, 2022
  • Label: Sony, LadyLike

Singles

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Year Title Peak positions Certifications Album
US
Country
[22] 		US
Country
Airplay
2019 "The Night" — —
2021 "Wilder Days"[23] 36 29 Reckless
"I'll Be Home for Christmas" — — Non-album singles
"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" — —
2022 "Run"[6] — — Non-album singles
"The Night Part 1 & 2"[25][26] — —
2023 "Psychopath"[27] — — Psychopath
"80's Movie"[10] — —
"Fall in Love with Me"[11] — —
"Halloween"[28] — — Non-album single
2024 "2AM in London"[12] — — Obsessed
"Time to Love, Time to Kill"[13] — —

Music videos

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Year Title Album
2021 "Wilder Days"[29] Reckless
2022 "Run"[30] Reckless (Deluxe Edition)
"Take Me Away"[31]
2023 "The Night"[32]
"The Night (Part 2)"[33] The Night Part 1 & 2[A]
"80's Movie"[34] Psychopath
"Fall in Love with Me"[35]

Awards and nominations

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Morgan awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins0
Nominations2
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Year Organization Award Nominee/Work Result
2022 Americana Music Honors & Awards Emerging Act of the Year Morgan Wade Nominated
2023 Academy of Country Music Awards New Female Artist of the Year

Notes

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  1. ^ The Night Part 1 & 2 is the name of a two-song single.

References

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  1. ^ Caruso, Skyler (August 11, 2023). "Who Is Morgan Wade? All About the Country Musician". People.
  2. ^ a b c Shaffer, Claire (April 1, 2021). "Morgan Wade, Raised on Bluegrass, Excels at Country-Pop on Her Debut Album". Rolling Stone.
  3. ^ Stefano, Angela (22 January 2021). "Morgan Wade Sets Release Day for 'Reckless', a Debut Album for the Ages". The Boot.
  4. ^ Mamo, Heran (April 2, 2021). "Sobriety and Mental Health Struggles Shaped Morgan Wade's Debut Album: Emerging Artists Spotlight". Billboard.
  5. ^ Dukes, Billy (September 29, 2021). "Morgan Wade's 'Wilder Days' Is a Once-In-a-Decade Kind of Debut [Listen]". Townsquare Media.
  6. ^ a b Liebig, Lori (January 6, 2022). "Morgan Wade Yearns to Break Free in Stellar New Track 'Run'". The Boot.
  7. ^ Freeman, Jon (January 28, 2022). "Morgan Wade's 'Suspicious Minds' Cover Is Like Elvis Fronting ELO". Rolling Stone.
  8. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (May 4, 2022). "Chartbreaker: With Slow-Burning Hit 'Wilder Days,' Morgan Wade & Her Team Are Eyeing a Global Career". Billboard.
  9. ^ a b c Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (May 17, 2023). "Morgan Wade announces sophomore album 'Psychopath'". Townsquare Media.
  10. ^ a b "Morgan Wade shares the video for '80's Movie'". 95.7 The Ranch. July 14, 2023.
  11. ^ a b Meier, Tomás (August 10, 2023). "Morgan Wade and Kyle Richards 'Troll the Trolls' Who Think They're Dating in 'Fall in Love With Me' Video". Rolling Stone.
  12. ^ a b Morgan, Casey (March 1, 2024). "Morgan Wade's Authentic Songwriting And Beautiful Vocals Shine On Somber New Ballad, "2AM In London"". Whiskey Riff.
  13. ^ a b c Crabtree, Mary Claire (April 12, 2024). "Morgan Wade Announces New Album 'Obsessed,' Drops New Single "Time To Love, Time To Kill"". Whiskey Riff.
  14. ^ Itoh, Katherine (March 25, 2024). "Country star Morgan Wade details recovery from double mastectomy, says surgery was 'worth it'". NBC News.
  15. ^ Chakraborty, Rajarsi (April 3, 2024). "Morgan Wade posts before and after photos as she works out in the gym post-surgery". Nazara Technologies.
  16. ^ Suglia, Casey (November 12, 2024). "Kyle Richards Addresses Those Morgan Wade Headlines: "Another Level"". Bravo.
  17. ^ Bell, Sadie (November 9, 2023). "Alanis Morissette Announces Massive 2024 Tour with Special Guests Joan Jett and Morgan Wade". People.
  18. ^ "Shinedown coming to Pittsburgh on 2025 summer tour with Bush and Morgan Wade". WTAE-TV. January 21, 2025.
  19. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard.
  20. ^ "Top Country Albums". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Americana/Folk Albums". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Hot Country Songs". Billboard.
  23. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (May 4, 2022). "Chartbreaker: With Slow-Burning Hit 'Wilder Days,' Morgan Wade & Her Team Are Eyeing a Global Career". Billboard.
  24. ^ "American certifications – Morgan Wade". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  25. ^ Major, Michael (November 14, 2022). "Morgan Wade Releases New Song 'The Night (Part 2)'". BroadwayWorld.
  26. ^ Young, Casey (February 17, 2023). "Morgan Wade Releases Two Incredibly Raw And Perfect, Acoustic Renditions Of "The Night (Part 2)"". Whiskey Riff.
  27. ^ Freeman, Jon (May 19, 2023). "Morgan Wade Is a Contented 'Psychopath' in New Song". Rolling Stone.
  28. ^ Lieberg, Lori (October 20, 2023). "Listen: Morgan Wade Chases the Ghost of a Former Love In "Halloween"". American Songwriter.
  29. ^ Morgan Wade - Wilder Days (Official Music Video). Morgan Wade. April 7, 2021 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ Morgan Wade - Run (Official Video). Morgan Wade. January 28, 2022 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ Morgan Wade - Take Me Away (Official Video. Morgan Wade. March 23, 2022 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ Morgan Wade - The Night (Official Video). Morgan Wade. November 10, 2023 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ Morgan Wade - The Night (Part 2) (Official Video). Morgan Wade. November 10, 2023 – via YouTube.
  34. ^ Morgan Wade - 80's Movie (Official Music Video). Morgan Wade. July 10, 2023 – via YouTube.
  35. ^ Morgan Wade - Fall In Love With Me (Official Music Video). Morgan Wade. August 10, 2023 – via YouTube.
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