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Morgan Wade & John Paul White

Old History

Released
September 18, 2026
Style
Modern Country
Record label
Warner Records Nashville
Year
2026

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About the Song

Written by Wade and White over Zoom in 2020 and held six years — a ballad about refusing to become old history: wishing you could paint like Van Gogh or write like Shakespeare just to be unforgettable. (Label press.)

Credits

Songwriter
Morgan Wade, John Paul White
Lead Vocals
Morgan Wade, John Paul White
Vocals
Morgan Wade
Vocals
John Paul White
Piano
Charlie Lowell
Acoustic guitar
Clint Wells
Drums, percussion
Nathan Sexton
Upright bass
Rachel Loy
Pedal steel guitar
Samuel Wilson
Morgan Wade

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.

Morgan Wade artist profile

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