The country music scene is buzzing with excitement as John Morgan gears up for his debut album, *Carolina Blue*, set for release on April 25. With his collaboration “Friends Like That” featuring Jason Aldean currently climbing the Billboard Country Airplay charts, it’s safe to say this North Carolina native is making moves. But hold on a minute—Eric Church isn’t the only one getting his Carolina fix; Morgan’s journey to stardom began in a rather unexpected way, thanks to an Uber ride! Who knew rideshare drivers had such influential connections?
After a chance encounter where Morgan shared his music lovingly and casually with an Uber driver, fate took charge. Months later, it turned out that the driver knew Tully Kennedy and Kurt Allison—Jason Aldean’s collaborators—and the rest, as they say, is history. Morgan got to co-write with the best in the biz, leading to a personal call from Aldean himself. Talk about a regular guy hitting the jackpot! But the story doesn’t end there; it’s layered with influences from Morgan’s bluegrass roots to heartfelt storytelling that he aims to share through his music.
The album is filled with tunes that do more than just occupy space in your playlist; it’s packed with tracks like the title song “Carolina Blue” and “Kid Myself,” each revealing snippets of Morgan’s life journey. It’s true that pursuing dreams can be a bumpy ride, or in this case, a long road trip in an Uber. Now, we can’t help but wonder—could Morgan’s story be the next great country song? From an Uber ride to the top charts, it looks like the country stars are aligning for this rising star.
~ Mike ” Sandman ” Sanders
