Grand Ole Opry

Opry NextStage artist Morgan Wade has an addictive personality. Whether it’s songwriting, tattoos, working out, or alcohol, she’s all in. Discover how her sobriety has allowed her to become a musical powerhouse and the healthiest version of herself. Wade has enchanted alt-country fans with her gripping hit single “Wilder Days,” and a debut album that Rolling Stone named the Best Country Album of 2021. Now, she’s telling her story on the Opry stage.

Discover Opry NextStage artist Morgan Wade and see how her hit single “Wilder Days” and debut album Reckless – named the Best Country Album of 2021 by Rolling Stone – came to fruition. She went from playing with a band off of Craigslist with no producer, manager, or agent, to signing a record deal with Sony Music and creating some of the most compelling music to hit Nashville airwaves. Now, she’s telling her story as part of the Opry NextStage Class of 2022.

Five years sober, Opry NextStage artist Morgan Wade is using her songs to reach people where she once was. See how she is helping fans feel seen through their struggles with sobriety through songs like “The Night.” Wade has enchanted alt-country fans with her gripping hit single “Wilder Days,” and a debut album that Rolling Stone named the Best Country Album of 2021. Now, she’s telling her story on the Opry stage.