The path to musical success was not easy for Morgan Wade. The singer-songwriter spoke with The Ties That Bind Us in 2019 about how she never thought she could be a successful singer, because her voice didn’t sound like popular female stars from when she was growing up. Wade also struggled with unhealthy alcohol use once her music career kicked off proper. The Virginia native realized she needed to quit when a night of excessively drinking alcohol made her anxiety worse.
“It seems like every little thing that has happened has been a little chain reaction from me quitting drinking,” Wade noted about her success. “When I did that, I got healthier, and I started doing healthier things. You have to be in the moment for this to work, and by not drinking, I’m there.” The country star’s career has continued to flourish. She performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee for the first time in 2022, and released a second solo album in 2023 entitled “Psychopath.”
In her Wonderland interview, Wade noted, “Elvis Presley is my biggest musical inspiration, for sure. No contest.” As the “About” section on her website also points out, the track “Alanis,” which features on “Psychopath,” is meant as a loving tribute to another massive inspiration: Alanis Morrisette. Wade is especially appreciative of the way the iconic singer-songwriter broke down barriers for future female musicians.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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