Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 7 - Building Bridges

Georgie sat at her kitchen table, the light from her phone casting a soft glow across the room as she scrolled through Instagram and TikTok. Over the past few weeks, her account had been buzzing with activity. Ever since the label announced her signing, she had been more focused on growing her online presence. She knew how important it was in today's industry—artists weren't just signed for their talent anymore; they needed to engage with fans and build a brand. And in the age of social media, that meant being present, real, and relatable.

Her latest post on Instagram—a behind-the-scenes clip of her in the recording studio—had gained more traction than usual. The comments were filled with supportive messages from fans, many of whom were excited to hear more of her music after her first TikTok teasers of Ridin' Shotgun went viral.

"Look at you, becoming a social media star," Georgie mumbled to herself, shaking her head in disbelief.

She had never been the type to care too much about online fame. She was a musician at heart, and all she wanted was to be on stage, singing her songs. But the label had made it clear—social media was as much a part of the job as writing lyrics or hitting the studio. So she'd embraced it, bit by bit, posting clips of her rehearsals, showing off her songwriting process, and even sharing snippets of her personal life, like her love for her hometown of Gatlinburg.

Now, with her follower count steadily climbing, it felt like the pieces were finally falling into place. People were noticing her, and not just because of the label. They were connecting with her, and that meant more than the numbers ever could.

As she closed the app, her phone buzzed with a new message. She glanced at the screen, seeing the notification from Pete.

Pete: Hey, Georgie. Got something I think you'll like. The label wants to bring in Morgan Wallen to help co-write a song for your EP. I think it'll be a great opportunity for both of you. Let me know if you're up for it.

Georgie blinked at the message, her stomach doing a small flip. Morgan? Working with her on a song? The idea was both exciting and intimidating. She'd only ever seen Morgan at a distance, their interactions limited to a few brief exchanges about her demo and his belief in her voice. But co-writing with him? That was different.
She typed out a quick response.

Georgie: I'm definitely up for it. When are we meeting?

The reply came almost instantly.

Pete: Tomorrow afternoon. I'll send you the details. Should be fun!

Georgie set the phone down, her mind racing. This was her chance to build something real, not just musically, but personally. She knew the label wasn't trying to force anything—they saw potential in the collaboration. But for Georgie, this was also an opportunity to see Morgan beyond his fame and persona. He had been the one to open the door for her, but she had no idea what working with him would be like.

Don't overthink it, she told herself. This is about the music, nothing more.

The next afternoon, Georgie found herself in one of the writing rooms at the label's headquarters, her guitar propped up beside her as she tuned it absently. The room was cozy, with soft lighting and couches along the walls, the kind of space designed to foster creativity.

She was nervous. She couldn't help it. Co-writing a song was always an intimate process, and she didn't know how Morgan worked, or if their styles would mesh. But she was determined to make the most of the opportunity. She was here to write music—music that would be a part of her first EP.

A knock on the door made her look up, and there he was. Morgan Wallen, looking as laid-back as ever in jeans and a flannel shirt, his signature mullet tucked under a baseball cap. He smiled when he saw her, that easy, casual charm radiating off him.