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Megan Moroney and her musician father | Source: Instagram/megmoroney
Megan Moroney and her musician father | Source: Instagram/megmoroney

Megan Moroney’s Parents Support Her Career: Singer’s Dad Loves Music & Her Mom Is an Accountant

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Sep 03, 2023
09:15 A.M.

Amidst lighthearted jests and amusing banter, country crooner Megan Moroney finds herself truly blessed with parents who offer steadfast backing for her musical journey.

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Megan Moroney's parents once doubted whether their daughter's music love was the right career choice. Before becoming famous, Megan considered following a more traditional path.

But everything changed when she got the chance to play at a concert for a famous singer during her college days. This made Megan realize she was destined for something great.

Megan Moroney attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Megan Moroney attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Parents' Transformation: From Skeptics to Supporters of Megan Moroney

Despite her stellar achievements in the music industry, country singer Megan Moroney keeps her parents' identities private, occasionally mentioning them in interviews.

Before achieving fame, Megan initially thought she would become a professional with a knack for numbers. Influenced by her mother, who was an accountant, she presumed that she would pursue a similar path by studying accounting in college.

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Megan Moroney attends CMT Next Women of Country: 10-Year Anniversary & Class of 2023 Reveal at City Winery Nashville on January 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Megan Moroney attends CMT Next Women of Country: 10-Year Anniversary & Class of 2023 Reveal at City Winery Nashville on January 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Megan also had a deep passion for music, which was influenced by her father. Music was a big part of her life. At 16, her dad taught her how to play the guitar. On top of that, she also took piano lessons to explore her musical talents further.

Megan's father frequently makes appearances on her Instagram page. In earlier times, the father-daughter pair would strum their guitars together at home, creating melodies in the living area or the music room.

In college, she got a big break opening for country singer Chase Rice at a sold-out show in Georgia, which served as her debut performance. After that performance, she fell in love with music and wanted to move to Nashville.

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However, Megan's parents harbored skepticism and thought she was crazy and that his dream wouldn't come true. The young artist recalled their conversation:

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"I was like, 'Well, I want to drop out of school.' That's why I told my parents, and my parents were like, 'Yeah, that's not happening.'"

The doubts, even from her own parents, only motivate Megan in her relentless pursuit of music. She proved to them that she could be successful in her own way.

Megan Moroney performs onstage during day four of CMA Fest 2023 at the Chevy Riverfront Stage on June 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Megan Moroney performs onstage during day four of CMA Fest 2023 at the Chevy Riverfront Stage on June 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images

Eventually, Megan's parents had a change of heart and supported her plans to pursue music. Determined to chase her dream, Megan finished college and finally moved to Nashville in 2020.

According to Megan, wearing shirts from rival sports teams, in her mom's eyes, is like committing a "sin."

Megan Moroney performs at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 27, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Source: Getty Images

Megan Moroney performs at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 27, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Source: Getty Images

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Parental Pride in Megan Moroney's Rise to Music

Megan achieved remarkable success in the industry, marked by the release of her debut single, "Tennessee Orange," which led her to win her first-ever CMT Award.

On her TikTok page, she shared a clip of herself calling her parents after her recent win, and her mother, who expressed excitement, could be heard saying, "You did awesome! You did awesome! Oh my God!"

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After her song reached #1 on country music radio charts, Megan reflected on past discussions with her parents about getting a tattoo, which they initially opposed.

She fondly remembered the playful exchanges with her mom, where she joked about getting the letter "T" tattooed on her arm, representing the University of Tennessee, if her song failed to claim the top rank.

Megan Moroney, winner of Female Breakthrough Video of the Year for "Tennessee Orange," speaks onstage during the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Megan Moroney, winner of Female Breakthrough Video of the Year for "Tennessee Orange," speaks onstage during the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. | Source: Getty Images

Although she had technically gained her parents' blessing, Megan reconsidered the idea and found other ways to celebrate her achievement. She also recalled another hilarious conversation with her mom involving her debut song.

Before the track's release, she sent her mom a sample of her song for her feedback. However, Megan's mom expressed shock over the song title associated with Tennessee despite them being proud Georgia natives.

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When it comes to sports, Megan once mentioned that her mom is a "die-hard Georgia fan." Her mom had also discouraged her from wearing shirts from another state when she was younger.

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According to Megan, wearing shirts from rival sports teams, in her mom's eyes, is like committing a "sin." Even though her mom was confused by her song title, she still supports Megan and prefers to stay away from the spotlight.

Meanwhile, Megan's dad would readily join his daughter's music tours when not engrossed in music sessions. He has attended Megan's out-of-town events from the Downtown Music District to Carrollton, Georgia.

On top of supporting his daughter's music shows, he consistently offers valuable advice to Megan, particularly in helping her focus more intently on writing impactful lyrics.

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Megan Moroney Has Two Siblings

Megan's parents have two other sons: Connor Moroney and Brian Moroney. Megan's older brother, Connor, who once attended medical school, is now happily married.

Meanwhile, Brian is also a musician who often shows off his guitar prowess by accompanying Megan in doing her cover songs at home, in the studio, or during live performances such as CMA Fest.

While Megan may enjoy being in the spotlight, Connor and Brian prefer to keep a low profile and maintain private social media accounts.

Megan is part of a new wave of young musicians in the industry. Alongside her, other emerging talents like Morgan Wallen, Clairo, Olivia Rodrigo, Gabby Barrett, and Joshua Bassett are also gaining traction within the music scene.

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