Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 68 - The Press Conference

The atmosphere in the hotel conference room was electric. Rows of journalists and media outlets from across Australia had gathered, all eager to hear from Georgie Day, the American country music star making waves Down Under. The room was packed, and Georgie could feel the energy buzzing as she took her seat at the front of the room, cameras flashing and microphones adjusting.

Morgan sat a few seats over, offering her a reassuring smile as the press conference began. The festival organizers had prepared her for the event, but nothing could fully prepare someone for this level of attention. Georgie took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself for the onslaught of questions.

Anna, her manager, stood to introduce her, the pride in her voice evident. "We're thrilled to be here in Australia for Georgie's first international headline show at CMC Rocks. She's worked incredibly hard, and we're excited to share this moment with all of you."

The moment Anna sat down, the questions started pouring in.

A reporter from an Australian country music magazine was the first to speak up. "Georgie, how does it feel to be headlining Australia's biggest country music festival? You're making history here."

Georgie smiled, leaning into the microphone. "It feels incredible. I've always wanted to come to Australia, and the fact that I'm headlining CMC Rocks... it's honestly a dream come true. The fans here have been amazing, and I can't wait to get up on that stage and give them everything I've got."

The reporter nodded, pleased with her response. The next question came from a TV journalist, who quickly shifted the conversation to something a little more personal.

"You've been in Australia for a few days now, and fans have noticed that you and Morgan Wallen have been spending a lot of time together. What can you tell us about your relationship? Are there wedding bells in the future?"

The question sent a ripple of excitement through the room, with cameras clicking faster as everyone waited for Georgie's response. She glanced at Morgan, who raised an eyebrow, clearly amused.

Georgie chuckled, shaking her head. "We're just enjoying our time together and focusing on our careers. Morgan's been an incredible support to me, especially during this trip. As for the future, we're just taking things one step at a time."

Morgan leaned into his microphone, adding with a grin, "She's got her hands full with this festival—let's not get ahead of ourselves."

The room erupted into laughter, easing the tension. The next question shifted back to her career.

"You've had a meteoric rise in the past couple of years," another journalist said. "From singing in bars to headlining one of the biggest festivals in the world. What's been the biggest challenge for you during this journey?"

Georgie took a moment to think before responding. "I think the biggest challenge has been keeping up with the pace of everything. It's a lot to go from playing small venues to performing in front of thousands of people. There's a lot of pressure to constantly outdo yourself, but I've learned to take it day by day, trust my team, and remember why I started doing this in the first place—because I love the music."

The room quieted for a moment as the journalists absorbed her words, then a final question came from a younger reporter, one who clearly had a deep admiration for Georgie.

"You've mentioned before that artists like Dolly Parton and Lainey Wilson have influenced your music. How does it feel to now be in a position where you're influencing other artists? There are so many young singers looking up to you."

Georgie's heart swelled at the question, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. "It's surreal, honestly. To think that someone might look at my journey and feel inspired the way I've been inspired by so many incredible women in country music... it's humbling. I just hope I can continue to make music that resonates with people, and if that inspires someone along the way, then that's the best thing I could ask for."

As the press conference wrapped up, Georgie felt a rush of relief. It had gone well—better than she'd expected, and the media seemed genuinely excited about her performance at CMC Rocks. As she and Morgan stood to leave, more cameras flashed, and she could hear the journalists murmuring about how composed and grounded she seemed.

Outside the conference room, Anna met them with a proud smile. "You handled that like a pro, Georgie."

Georgie grinned, glancing over at Morgan. "It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. But I'm glad it's over."

Morgan chuckled. "You killed it in there. I especially liked the part where they tried to marry us off."

Georgie playfully shoved him. "Don't get any ideas."

"Too late," Morgan teased, leaning down to kiss her cheek. "Australia's already shipping us."

Later that evening, Georgie and Morgan sat on the balcony of their hotel room, watching the city lights of Brisbane twinkle below them. It had been a long day, but Georgie was buzzing with excitement, her mind racing with thoughts of the festival.

"Tomorrow's going to be big," Morgan said, breaking the comfortable silence between them.

Georgie nodded, feeling the weight of the moment settle over her. "Yeah. But I'm ready. This is what I've worked for."

Morgan smiled, pulling her closer. "I'll be right there with you."

Georgie leaned into him, letting the comfort of his presence calm her nerves. Tomorrow, she would step onto the biggest stage of her life. But tonight, she could just enjoy this moment, knowing that no matter what happened, she had come a long way—and she wasn't alone.