John Morgan's 'Carolina Blue': A Debut Album, Chart-Topping Hits, and a Promising 2025

Prominent singer-songwriter John Morgan is off to an exciting start in 2025, with major milestones already shaping his career. He recently revealed the official release date for his debut album, Carolina Blue, which will drop on April 25th.

Carolina Blue: Debut Album Release

The 12-track album will highlight Morgan’s versatility, exploring a wide range of sounds and featuring collaborations that showcase his evolution as an artist. Co-produced by Morgan and Brent Anderson, Carolina Blue has been years in the making, with each track telling a unique story that mirrors the life John Morgan could be living.

“With Carolina Blue, I hope there’s relatability in the songs we chose and that the lyrics within them strike a chord,” Morgan shared in a statement. “I’m a dad and married now, in a different stage of life than I was when I first moved from North Carolina to Nashville. I don’t try to be anything I’m not. I’ve never been good at that, and I know folks can snuff that out pretty quick. I hope these songs give people a message that there’s value in whatever they are doing. Most of the people who hear this are working the blue-collar jobs I’d be doing if this wasn’t working, and I want them to hear their stories and feel their worth in this album.”

A Personal Journey Behind Carolina Blue

The multi No. 1 hit songwriter took to social media to announce the album and share the personal journey behind its creation. He described the album’s overall meaning, offering fans an inside look at the inspiration behind each track.

“Carolina Blue, my debut album, is out April 25th! This has been a long time comin’, and I can’t wait for y’all to hear these tunes,” Morgan wrote in his caption. “I’ve had some of these songs in my back pocket for 3-4 years. A couple of ‘em I wrote last year. My goal was to showcase all the diverse sounds, ideas, and collaborations that I love so much about country music. 

He continued, “This project reflects on past chapters in life with hopes of providing some sort of closure on them. It highlights all the good in my present and being grateful for where I’m at. It tells a piece of my story and time-stamps what I hope to be the foundation for many projects to come. I’m especially proud and blessed to be able to showcase so many of my talented friends who are a big part of this project on all ends! I hope every bit of hard work put into this project shines through in each track. Thank y’all for making it possible for an ole mountain boy to live out a dream! If you would, go Pre-save & Pre-order Carolina Blue now!”

Preview Tracks and Chart-Topping Single

Leading up to the album release, Morgan has already released four tracks as a preview, including his most recent song, Crickets, and a re-recorded version of Friends Like That, featuring country superstar Jason Aldean.

Morgan’s Charting Success with Aldean

The new version of “Friends Like That” marked a significant milestone for Morgan as his debut radio single. Aldean encouraged them to take the track to radio, and it’s currently climbing the charts, sitting at No. 13 according to Mediabase.

Morgan and Aldean’s collaboration extends beyond the studio, as the two teamed up to create the official music video for Friends Like That. Adding another layer of authenticity and showcasing their chemistry, the duo brought the song’s story to life with a cohesive and compelling visual narrative.

What’s Next for John Morgan?

As part of his growing career, Morgan will make his debut appearance at the Stagecoach Festival and then hit the road on tour as the opening act for Chase Matthew.

Expanding his horizons, Morgan is proving that he is not just a songwriter but a true standout artist. With the year only just beginning, he’s already making a strong statement that 2025 will be a remarkable year for his career.

John Morgan Carolina Blue Tracklist:

1. Way Out Would (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Randy Montana)

2. Long Ride Home (John Morgan, Tully Kennedy, Kurt Allison, Lydia Vaughan)

3. Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean) (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)*                                                                       

4. One More Sunset (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Michael Dulaney)

5. I Know Better (John Morgan, Rocky Block, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)

6. She’ll Always Be (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Lydia Vaughan)

7. Carolina Blue (John Morgan, Smith Ahnquist, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)

8. Kid Myself (John Morgan, Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt)

9. Crickets (John Morgan, Zach Abend, Lydia Vaughan)

10. A Lot To Say About You (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Edwards)

11. Without ‘Em (John Morgan, Austin Goodloe, Ben Hayslip)

12. How To Get Her (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Hunter Phelps)

Produced by John Morgan & Brent Anderson

*Produced by Jason Aldean, Kurt Allison & Tully Kennedy