This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E309 Morgan Wallen
Nov 26, 2020
Morgan Wallen, the 2020 CMA New Artist of the Year, shares insights about touring and growing up in country music. He reminisces about navigating his career during the pandemic and the emotional ties to his audience. Hardy and Ernest, fellow musicians and collaborators, join in for laughs and stories about the creative process in Nashville. They discuss the quirky experiences of their youth and the challenges of authenticity in the music industry. Together, they celebrate success while staying true to their roots, creating a lively and heartfelt conversation.
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Funeral Music
- Theo Von heard Morgan Wallen's album "If I Know Me" played at a funeral.
- This led him to believe that Wallen had truly "made it" in the music industry.
Airport Incognito
- Morgan Wallen discusses his first experience traveling alone in an airport in three years.
- A fan recognized him despite his attempts at being incognito, identifying him by his "eye region."
Shifting Proof
- Artists experience a shift once their talent becomes publicly recognized.
- They initially prove themselves to themselves, but then must prove themselves to their audience's expectations.