Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 31 - Back In The Studio

The quiet weekend in Gatlinburg had been exactly what Georgie needed, but as soon as she and Morgan returned to Nashville, reality came rushing back. Morgan had studio sessions lined up for his next album, and Georgie's manager had already hinted that it was time for her to start thinking about her next project. The break was over—it was time to get back to work.

A few days after their return, Morgan invited Georgie to join him at the studio. He had been working on some new tracks, and he had an idea for something special—a duet. As much as he enjoyed working solo, there was something about creating music with Georgie that felt effortless.

"Come to the studio tomorrow," Morgan had said over the phone. "I've got a song I want us to work on together."

Georgie smiled at the thought, her heart skipping a beat. "You sure? You've already got enough hits on your own."

Morgan chuckled. "Yeah, but this one's different. It's gotta be us."

The next day, Georgie arrived at the studio to find Morgan already deep into a guitar riff. The space had a relaxed vibe—warm lighting, scattered instruments, and that familiar hum of creativity in the air. Pete, their trusted producer, sat at the mixing board, nodding along to the melody Morgan was playing.

"Hey, stranger," Georgie teased, stepping inside. "Sounds like you've been busy."

Morgan glanced up, a smile spreading across his face. "About time you showed up. I've got something for us."

He handed her a piece of paper with rough lyrics scrawled across it. As Georgie read through them, her heart raced. The words were raw, honest, and deeply personal—a ballad that seemed to capture everything they hadn't yet said to each other.

It was a love song, but not just any love song. It was about them.

"You wrote this?" Georgie asked, her voice soft.
Morgan nodded, his gaze steady. "Yeah. But I was hoping you'd help me finish it. There's something about you that brings out the best in my writing."

Georgie felt a warmth spread through her chest. She sat down beside him, guitar in hand, and together they began working through the melody, adding lines, tweaking chords, and shaping the song into something real. The studio filled with the sound of their voices blending together, each note carrying more meaning than the last.

The chorus was a confession, though neither of them had spoken the words aloud yet:

"I never thought I'd find a place in your arms,
But somehow, here we are,
Caught in a love that feels so real,
Even without the words, I know how we feel."

As they worked, the connection between them deepened. They hadn't said "I love you" yet, but it was there—in every note, in every line of the song. By the time they finished, it was clear that this wasn't just a song. It was a declaration of what they meant to each other, even if they weren't ready to say the words outright.

When they recorded the first take, Pete leaned back in his chair, shaking his head. "That's magic," he said. "You two together? It's something special."

Morgan glanced at Georgie, his eyes soft. "Yeah, it is."
After wrapping up their recording session, Georgie and Morgan lingered in the studio, both feeling the weight of the song they had just created. It wasn't just another track—it was personal, and it spoke to everything they hadn't yet said to each other. The emotions were fresh, and the connection between them felt deeper than ever.

As Morgan fiddled with his guitar, Georgie pulled out her phone. "I think it's time we give the fans a little tease," she said with a grin.

Morgan looked up, intrigued. "You thinking what I'm thinking?"

Georgie nodded, already opening her camera. "Yeah, let's give them something to talk about."

They stood side by side, leaning against the mixing board with the dim studio lights casting a warm glow around them. Georgie snapped a few photos, one of her holding a mic while Morgan strummed the guitar, another of them laughing mid-conversation. It was casual, intimate, and gave just enough away without revealing the full story behind their new song.

After picking her favorite, she posted the picture to Instagram with a simple caption:
Back in the studio with @MorganWallen... stay tuned ;) #newmusic

Within minutes, the comments section exploded.

@CountryFanGirl: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Another duet? I'm not ready for this!
@Georgie&MorganShippers: It's happening!! I can't wait to hear this song!!
@FansReacting: They're literally unstoppable! New music from both of them? YES PLEASE!

The photo spread quickly across social media, with fans buzzing about the possibility of another duet. Speculation ran wild about whether this would be a love song, a follow-up to Rumours, or something entirely new. The excitement was palpable, and soon enough, articles started popping up on entertainment sites:

@CountryBuzz: Georgie Day and Morgan Wallen Back in the Studio—New Music on the Way?
@RumourMill: Country Music's Power Couple Teases New Song! Is It a Duet About Their Relationship?

Georgie smiled as she scrolled through the comments, feeling the familiar rush of excitement. She had known the fans would go wild over the photo, but seeing their reactions in real time was something else entirely.
Morgan leaned over, glancing at her phone. "Looks like they're ready for more."

Georgie nodded, grinning. "Yeah, but they're gonna have to wait just a little longer."

Later, as they wrapped up the session, Morgan pulled Georgie aside. "I know we haven't said it yet," he started, his voice low, "but... I think this song says everything I've been feeling."

Georgie's heart fluttered. She nodded, her voice soft as she replied, "Me too."

They didn't need to say the words yet. The music had spoken for them, and for now, that was enough.

As Georgie left the studio, her phone buzzed with a message from her manager. It was a reminder of the reality waiting for her:

Anna: Time to get back to work. The label's asking about new music. You've had your break, but now it's time to start planning your next project.

Georgie sighed, her mind swirling with the weight of the responsibility ahead. She had spent months in the spotlight after the CMA Awards, and though the break had been nice, it was clear the label was expecting her to deliver something big again. The pressure was back, but this time, she felt more prepared.

She glanced back at the studio, where Morgan was still inside, working on his album. As much as she loved their time together, she knew it was time to focus on her own career again. The fans would be expecting something new from her soon.

The next day, Georgie sat down with her manager to discuss the next steps.

"You've had a hell of a year, Georgie," her manager said, flipping through notes. "But we need to keep the momentum going. The label wants new music, and they want it soon. What's your plan?"

Georgie thought about the song she had just written with Morgan—the way it had captured everything they hadn't said. It gave her an idea. Maybe her next album wouldn't just be about fame, or heartbreak, or the journey she had been on so far. Maybe it could be something more—something deeply personal, about the love she had found and the woman she had become.

"I've got some ideas," she said, her mind already spinning with the possibilities. "I just need a little time to figure it all out."

Her manager nodded. "That's fine. But don't take too long. The industry moves fast, and we need to strike while the iron's hot."

Georgie smiled, feeling the familiar rush of excitement return. She wasn't sure what her next album would look like yet, but one thing was clear—it was time to get back to work.

And with Morgan by her side, both in the studio and in life, she knew she was ready for whatever came next