Megan Moroney Redefines Country Music in Rolling Stone Feature • CelebMafia

Rising country star Megan Moroney opens up about her viral hits, Gen Z appeal, and “emo cowgirl” aesthetic in Rolling Stone’s 2025 Future 25 issue.

In Rolling Stone’s April 2025 “Future 25” feature, Megan Moroney cements her status as country music’s Gen Z trailblazer. The 27-year-old Georgia native, clad in her signature white cowboy boots and a camo hoodie, embodies the genre’s evolution—melding heartbreak ballads with TikTok virality. Her breakout hit, Tennessee Orange, became an anthem for young love, while her debut album Lucky (Rolling Stone’s #1 country album of 2023) showcased her “emo cowgirl” ethos: raw lyrics wrapped in steel-guitar twang.

Moroney’s journey defies stereotypes. A former sorority influencer turned songwriter, she laughs about skeptics who dismissed her blond, Barbie-esque image: “Listen to my music—it’s the opposite of shallow.” Collaborators like Sugarland’s Kristian Bush praise her “brave as fuck” songwriting, while fans—from dads to pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo—connect with her unflinching honesty.

Can country music’s future thrive without sacrificing its roots, or will Gen Z artists like Moroney redefine the genre entirely?

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