This week, we’re throwing it back to a standout interview from the archives — an in-depth conversation Jay Sweet and I conducted with singer-songwriter Morgan Wade. Before the wider spotlight found her, Morgan sat down with us to unpack the making of her debut solo album, Reckless, produced by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit) and engineered by Paul Ebersold.

During our sit-down, Morgan walks us through the writing and recording process behind Reckless, opening up about the personal stories and lived experiences that shaped her emotionally direct, unfiltered lyrics. We talk about the approach to the album’s recording, the creative trust built in the studio, and how leaning into vulnerability became the foundation of the record.

We also dig into her solo-acoustic performances for Our Vinyl Sessions, exploring how those intimate live videos capture the songs in their most honest form. Plus, Morgan reflects on her transition from fronting Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers to carving out her own solo path — navigating independence, confidence, and the early steps of a career-defining chapter.

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