Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 75 - Back to Reality

The peaceful mornings at their farmhouse had always been Georgie's favorite. After the wild, buzzing atmosphere of CMC Rocks and the whirlwind of Australia, the familiar sights and sounds of home brought her a sense of grounding she desperately needed. Morgan was already up, the faint sound of country music playing in the kitchen as he made coffee. Their farmhouse, nestled outside of Nashville, was their haven—a far cry from the hectic touring life they both lived.

Georgie stretched lazily in bed, soaking up the morning sunlight streaming through the window. She could still feel the rush of the festival, the energy from the crowd, and the electric feeling of being on stage. But today was a quieter day—a welcome change.

She wandered downstairs to find Morgan leaning against the counter, sipping his coffee and scrolling through his phone. He looked up when she entered, his smile lighting up the room. "Morning, superstar," he teased.

Georgie grinned, stealing a quick kiss before pouring herself a cup. "Morning. Back to reality, huh?"

Morgan chuckled, setting his phone down. "Seems like it. You've been all over the news, you know. That shoey? It's going viral."

Georgie rolled her eyes with a laugh. "Of course it is. I'll never live that down, will I?"

"Not a chance," Morgan said, wrapping his arm around her waist. "But seriously, G, your set was something else. I don't think I've ever seen you command a stage like that."

Georgie sipped her coffee, thinking back to the energy of the crowd, the way they had sung her songs back to her, and the surreal feeling of being on top of the world. "It was pretty special," she admitted, her smile softening. "But now it's time to get back to work."

Morgan nodded. "Speaking of, Anna texted me. She said you've got a packed schedule coming up."

Right on cue, Georgie's phone buzzed on the counter. It was a message from her manager, Anna:

Anna: "Studio time booked for tomorrow. Meeting with Cooper after. We need to start tour planning next week—don't forget Lane and Brad for the Australian dates."

Georgie smiled at the mention of Lane and Brad. She had already made plans with the Aussie artists at the after-party, and the thought of returning to Australia with them as part of her tour felt like a full-circle moment.

Georgie quickly texted Anna back, confirming everything before turning to Morgan. "Looks like it's back to the grind tomorrow. Studio time, meeting with Cooper... and tour planning next week."

Morgan leaned back against the counter, his eyes full of pride. "You've got a lot coming up, but I know you can handle it. Plus, if it's anything like that set in Australia, you're going to keep blowing people away."

The next morning, Georgie found herself back in the familiar setting of the recording studio, surrounded by her team. Pete, her producer, was already at the soundboard, prepping the day's session. Georgie could feel the buzz of creativity in the air—this was her element, and she was ready to dive back in.

"So, what are we working on today?" Pete asked, glancing up from his notes as Georgie tuned her guitar.

"I've got something new," Georgie replied, strumming a few chords. "It's got the energy from Australia. I want to capture that live feeling, the kind that makes people jump out of their seats."

Pete raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Festival energy, huh? I'm down for that. Let's hear it."

Georgie played through the rough version of the song she'd been working on, her fingers moving fluidly across the strings as she sang. The melody was infectious, upbeat, and full of life. By the time she reached the chorus, Pete was already nodding along, his foot tapping in time with the beat.

"That's got some serious potential," he said, his grin widening. "Feels like it could be a crowd favorite. Let's build this one out."

They spent the next few hours shaping the song, layering in instruments, and adjusting the tempo until it had the punch and power Georgie was aiming for. By the time they wrapped up the session, she was buzzing with excitement.

Just as they finished, Georgie's phone buzzed again—it was Cooper:

Cooper: "You ready to make some magic today? Got some ideas I'm stoked to share."

Georgie couldn't help but smile. Her long-awaited collaboration with Cooper Alan was finally happening. They'd talked about it for months, and now, with both of them riding high on their recent successes, the timing felt perfect.

Later that afternoon, Georgie arrived at the small studio Cooper had booked. It wasn't as fancy as some of the bigger studios in Nashville, but it had the cozy, intimate vibe that fostered creativity. When she walked in, she found Cooper already strumming his guitar, nodding his head to a rhythm only he could hear.

"There she is!" Cooper greeted her with a grin, setting down his guitar to pull her into a hug. "Finally, we're making this happen."

Georgie laughed. "It's about time! What have you got for me?"

Cooper strummed a few chords, the sound filling the room with a raw, lively energy. Georgie could feel the potential immediately. The melody was infectious, and as they began bouncing ideas back and forth, the song practically wrote itself. Lyrics flowed naturally, their voices harmonizing perfectly, and before long, they had crafted something special.

By the time the session ended, they were both exhausted but exhilarated.

"This is just the start," Cooper said, leaning back with a satisfied grin. "We're gonna do a lot more together, I can feel it."

Georgie nodded, her excitement mirroring his. "Definitely. This song is going to be something big."

As they packed up, Georgie couldn't help but feel like everything was falling into place. Between her success at CMC Rocks, the new music she was working on, and her upcoming tour, it felt like her career was reaching new heights. And with friends like Cooper and artists like Lane and Brad ready to collaborate, the future looked even brighter.