Stars on Broadway - Morgan Wallen

Chapter 77 - Surprise at Kid Rock

The excitement of finishing This Ain't Country lingered in the air for days. Georgie and Cooper knew they had something special, but rather than waiting for an official release or media blitz, they wanted to do something more organic, something that felt true to the song's rebellious spirit. That's when Cooper had the perfect idea.

"Let's play it at Kid Rock's bar," he suggested one evening, the two of them sitting on the porch of Georgie and Morgan's farmhouse. The sunset was casting a warm, golden glow over the fields, and Georgie could feel the energy crackling between them.

Georgie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Kid Rock's? You want to drop it there?"

"Why not? You made your mark there when Morgan first introduced you, remember? Plus, it's got that rowdy, anything-goes vibe. Feels like the perfect place to let people hear this song for the first time," Cooper said with a grin.

Georgie leaned back, thinking about it. The bar was iconic—raw, energetic, and always packed with a crowd that was ready for anything. It was where she had first performed for a Nashville crowd, where she'd earned Morgan's respect, and now it felt fitting to return there with something brand new.

"Alright," she said, a smile spreading across her face. "Let's do it. A surprise set—no announcements, just us walking in and blowing the place up."

Two nights later, Georgie and Cooper stood backstage at Kid Rock's bar, the familiar sounds of the raucous crowd filling the air. The bar was packed as usual, with patrons dancing, drinking, and singing along to the live band playing onstage. There was no sign or hint that something big was about to happen, and that's exactly how they wanted it.

Georgie glanced over at Cooper, who was strumming his guitar absentmindedly, clearly itching to get on stage. She couldn't deny she was feeling the same. The thrill of an unannounced performance had her buzzing with anticipation.

"You ready to blow their minds?" Cooper asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"More than ready," Georgie replied, feeling the same electricity running through her veins.

Suddenly, the band on stage wrapped up their set, and the crowd erupted in applause. The stage manager waved to Georgie and Cooper, signaling it was time.

With a deep breath, Georgie and Cooper stepped out onto the stage, guitars in hand. The crowd, still lost in their drinks and conversations, hadn't fully noticed them yet. But as Georgie grabbed the mic and Cooper strummed the first few notes, heads began to turn.

"Hey, y'all," Georgie said, her voice carrying over the buzz of the bar. "I know you weren't expecting this, but we've got a little surprise for you tonight."

The crowd murmured, recognizing her instantly. People started nudging each other, pulling out their phones, the energy shifting as they realized something special was about to go down.

"We've got a brand new song for you," Cooper added with a grin. "And we figured, what better place to play it first than here?"

The crowd roared, cheers echoing through the bar. Georgie couldn't help but smile—this was exactly what they had wanted.

Verse 1 (Cooper): If I hear one more son of a bitch
Say this ain't country, I'ma lose my shit
Five o'clock, 23 pack
One empty in the back seat when I get home
Off the saddle on a Friday, gravel on the driveway
Rattling my styrofoam

As Cooper sang the first verse, the crowd began to sway along, their curiosity turning into full-on excitement. They could feel the punchy, rebellious tone of the song, and by the time Georgie came in for the second verse, the place was buzzing with energy.