Morgan Wade on Songwriting, Strength & Self-Discovery

What happens when you tell a little girl her voice is “weird”? She grows up to be Morgan Wade — one of the most powerful songwriters of her generation.In this brutally honest and deeply moving episode of The Stiletto Room, Dina LaPolt sits down with country-rock phenom Morgan Wade to talk about everything — from growing up in small-town Virginia and discovering Elvis, to battling addiction, rebuilding her life, and rewriting the rules of country music.Morgan opens up about getting sober at 22, the moment that changed everything in New York, and how fitness, discipline, and authenticity became her survival tools. She also talks about the story behind her latest record The Party Is Over (Revisited), her Guinness World Record pull-up goal, and the next chapter of her creative empire.This is Morgan like you’ve never seen her — raw, grounded, and powerful as hell.About Morgan WadeVirginia-born singer-songwriter Morgan Wade has carved out a reputation as one of country music’s most authentic and fearless voices. After breaking through with her debut album Reckless and earning nominations from the Academy of Country Music and Americana Music Association, Wade found herself longing for simplicity amid the chaos of fame and touring.That search for clarity fuels her latest album, Obsessed—a raw, 14-track project written entirely by Wade and produced by her guitarist Clint Wells. Returning to her roots as a storyteller, the record captures themes of love, home, heartbreak, recovery, and self-reflection. From the driving opener “Total Control” to the soulful “2AM in London,” Wade balances the ache of distance with the pull of connection.Highlights include “Moth to a Flame,” a testament to lasting love; “Juliet,” a reimagined tale of forbidden affection; and “Walked on Water,” a stirring duet with Kesha that showcases Wade’s emotional depth, lyrical honesty, and vocal power. Through Obsessed, she chronicles growth, vulnerability, and a reckoning with her past—emerging renewed, grounded, and unapologetically herself.Wade’s evolution proves why she remains one of modern country’s most compelling artists, blending country, Americana, and rock influences into bold, honest storytelling that continues to resonate deeply with fans. Her music speaks to resilience, redemption, and the courage to face change head-on—a reflection of her personal journey toward balance, healing, and artistic freedom.