- Megan Moroney has officially released her long-awaited ballad, “Beautiful Things,” a track she’s been performing to sold-out crowds on her Am I Okay? tour.
- The deeply personal song explores the pain of heartbreak and the harsh realities of the world, with Moroney calling it the “older sister” to her fan-favorite track, “Girl in the Mirror.”
- Co-written with a team dubbed the “Buc-ee’s Avengers,” the song was born from an emotional writing retreat that moved co-writer Connie Harrington to tears.
- “Beautiful Things” is the second single from Moroney’s highly anticipated, but not yet named, third studio album.
Megan Moroney Delivers an Emotional Gut-Punch with ‘Beautiful Things’
After months of anticipation and emotional live performances, country star Megan Moroney has finally released her tender ballad, “Beautiful Things.” The song, which has already become a fan favorite on her sold-out Am I Okay? tour, is the second single from her upcoming third album and showcases the raw vulnerability that has defined her career.
A Song for the Broken-Hearted
“Beautiful Things” confronts the fragility of the heart and the crushing weight of doubt and deceit. Moroney’s poignant lyrics in the chorus paint a stark picture of this emotional landscape: “Words can make a mockingbird forget they’re born to sing/Lies can break a fragile heart/And doubt can crush your dreams. But, honey, just take it from me/The world is hard on beautiful things.”
In a previous interview with Rolling Stone, Moroney revealed the song’s personal significance, stating, “I wish I had this song in high school.” She described it as a continuation of the themes in her beloved song from the album Lucky, calling it the “‘Girl in the Mirror’s’ older sister.”
The Making of a Heartbreak Anthem
An Emotional Songwriting Session
The track was brought to life during a writing retreat with what Moroney’s team calls the “Buc-ee’s Avengers,” a powerhouse songwriting crew including Connie Harrington, Jessie Alexander, and Jessie Jo Dillon. Harrington reportedly walked in with the initial idea and lyrics, and the group immediately knew they had something special. The session was so emotionally charged that Harrington was moved to tears after hearing Moroney play the finished song.
“We always say that our song is probably not as good as it should be if Connie doesn’t cry,” Moroney shared, highlighting the raw emotion poured into their work.
From Bluebird Café to Official Release
Moroney first debuted the song publicly during an intimate event at the legendary Bluebird Café alongside Ed Sheeran and Amy Allen. Since then, it has been a staple in the setlist for her tour, with fans eagerly awaiting the official studio version produced by Kristian Bush.
“Beautiful Things” follows the country radio hit “6 Months Later.” as the next glimpse into Moroney’s next musical chapter. While details on her third album remain under wraps, this latest single confirms that fans can expect the same honest and soul-baring songwriting they’ve come to love.