Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 32 - New Beginnings

With the buzz surrounding her recent collaboration with Morgan still fresh, Georgie knew it was time to shift her focus back to her own music. Her label had been patient, but the pressure was mounting for her to deliver something new. And while she loved the ballads that had brought her so much success, she was ready for a change.

Sitting in her home studio one evening, Georgie strummed her guitar, letting the upbeat rhythms of classic country flow through her. She wanted this next album to be different—fun, energetic, and a reflection of the joy she was feeling in her life. Her relationship with Morgan was a big part of that, and she knew the fans would expect some love songs. But instead of heart-wrenching ballads, she wanted songs that captured the lightheartedness and excitement of being in love.

"This album's going to be fun," Georgie said to herself, her fingers dancing over the strings. "Something that makes people want to dance."

The inspiration came easily at first. She started writing a song called Ridin' High, a fast-paced track that reflected her love for her country roots. The chorus was catchy, with a blend of upbeat tempos and traditional country storytelling. As she worked through the lyrics, she couldn't help but smile, thinking about how the song would sound blasting through speakers at a summer festival.

But as the days went on, Georgie found it harder to balance her creative energy with everything else going on in her life. Morgan was deep into the production of his own album, spending long hours in the studio, and their schedules never seemed to align. They were both at the height of their careers, and as much as they wanted to spend time together, the demands of their music kept pulling them in different directions.

One afternoon, Georgie sat in a songwriting session with her band, trying to finalize the lyrics to one of the album's fun love songs, Summer Nights. The song was playful, a reflection of those late-night drives with Morgan, the windows down and the radio blasting. But as much as she wanted to focus, her mind kept drifting to how little time she and Morgan had spent together lately.

"Alright, let's take a break," Georgie said, setting her guitar down. "I need to clear my head."

As the band members took a break, Georgie checked her phone, hoping to see a message from Morgan. He had been in the studio all week, and their conversations had become brief texts squeezed between recording sessions. She missed him.
Sure enough, there was a message waiting for her.

Morgan: Miss you. Studio's crazy. Let's catch up soon?

Georgie sighed, typing a quick response

Georgie: Miss you too. Let's try for dinner tomorrow?

As much as she loved the creative process, the strain of their busy schedules was starting to wear on her. They had gone from spending almost every day together to barely managing a phone call. And while she knew this was part of the reality of their careers, it didn't make it any easier.

That night, as Georgie sat at her piano working on another track, her phone buzzed again. It was a voice memo from Morgan.

"Hey," his voice came through the speaker, soft and familiar. "I just laid down some tracks for my new song. Thought you might want to hear it. Miss you."

Georgie smiled, listening to the rough recording of Morgan's new song. It was soulful, with that signature depth to his voice that she loved. But it also reminded her of how much she missed hearing him in person, sitting beside him in the studio, creating music together.

With a sigh, she sent him a voice memo back. "Sounds amazing, as always. Can't wait to hear the finished version. Miss you too."

She stared at the piano keys, her fingers hovering over the ivory. The love songs she had been writing for her album were supposed to be fun and carefree, but in this moment, they felt bittersweet.