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Morgan Johnston Discusses New Single "After Me" and Authenticity
In Nashville, there are more emerging artists on the scene than ever before. Morgan Johnston is one of the rarities that shines out from the rest. She brings conviction, authenticity, and talent that makes her one to watch. Johnston sat down with The Nash News to discuss her new single, as well as what is to come.
The singer-songwriter's story began in New England, unconventional from many southern country artists. "My parents always played country music so it was something I gravitated to," says Johnston. After making the move to Nashville, Johnston grew into her love of songwriting even more. Music City provided the singer a foundation to meet other writers and artists, including Brett Young. Johnston credits Young for giving her the boost she felt she needed. Johnston began playing at numerous hot spots in Nashville, including Whiskey Jam.
Her new single "After Me" touches on the mixed emotions of watching someone grow without you. Johnston explains, "This song is definitely what happens when the person you were with goes off and becomes the person you always wanted them to be. You sit there and think, 'Why couldn't you be like that for me?'"
It's easy to feel the heartache in Johnston's voice as she sings lines "After me, you take time to call your mom back, see the greener in the long grass, found a place to plant your feet."
As a songwriter, Johnston has to feel like she's being genuine with her listeners and fans; she doesn't know differently. "I don't know how to be anything but authentic. I think I owe it to people to say what they might not be able to say for themselves," Johnston exclaims with a sense of youthful wisdom.
Artists have every right to choose what they decide to include in their music, which can be a hard line for them to walk. Sometimes what the artist is going through is exactly what their fans are feeling too, and they can help them process their emotions with every lyric penned. Johnston is a singer that understands how important that connection is.
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