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About the Song
Morgan Wade's "Christmas List" is written from the perspective of a child whose father is deployed overseas, shining a spotlight on the realities of families navigating the holidays apart. Wade, who has built a career on raw honesty and a signature knack for addressing life's toughest moments, puts her dual strengths as a songwriter and a performer on full display in this heartfelt track.
Credits
- Songwriter
- Morgan Wade
- Lead Vocals
- Morgan Wade
- Harmony Vocals
- Rachel Loy
- Vocals
- Morgan Wade
- Piano
- Clint Wells
- Bass
- Rachel Loy
- Drums, Percussion
- Nathan Sexton
- Acoustic Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar
- Sam Wilson
- Keyboards, Organ, Piano
- Billy Justineau
Morgan Wade
Rather than smoothing over life’s rough edges, Morgan Wade leans directly into them. Never one to mince words or play coy, the celebrated singer-songwriter has built her career around undeniable honesty and vulnerable storytelling, turning life’s hardest moments into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally understood. With a voice that carries equal parts grit, vulnerability, and strength, Wade has emerged as one of the most compelling storytellers in contemporary country and roots music.
Her breakthrough album Reckless introduced listeners to Wade’s fearless songwriting and raw emotional depth, earning widespread critical acclaim and a fiercely loyal fanbase. Songs like “Wilder Days” showcased her ability to balance arena-sized hooks with confessional lyrics - a signature style that quickly set Wade apart in Nashville and beyond.
Since then, the Virginia native has continued to expand her sound and storytelling with her albums Psychopath, Obsessed, and most recently The Party Is Over (recovered). Blending country, rock, and Americana influences, her music explores themes of addiction, mental health, resilience, and self-discovery with striking authenticity. On her forthcoming and much-anticipated fifth studio album, Wade will continue the deep exploration of her psyche.
Whether on record or on stage, Wade delivers performances defined by emotional clarity, intensity, and connection, solidifying her place as one of the most distinctive voices in modern music.
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