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Morgan Johnston is a Nashville-based country-pop artist originally from Sandwich, Massachusetts. She has swiftly integrated herself into Nashville's vibrant songwriting community, collaborating with esteemed writers on Music Row. Johnston's distinctive songwriting style has garnered over 4 million worldwide streams across platforms. Known for her vulnerable, honest, and bold lyrics, she has landed coveted opportunities to open for major label artists such as Lainey Wilson, Dustin Lynch, and Madison Beer. In 2023, she inked a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music alongside Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk.
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| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Knows languages | English |
| Occupations | musical artist, singer, songwriter |
| Genres | Country, Pop |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Last update on: June 6, 2025
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Morgan Johnston grew up on her family's farm in Sandwich, Massachusetts, where her passion for songwriting and performing became evident early on. She showcased her abilities at local shows around town, drawing inspiration from artists like Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves, Lori McKenna, and Maren Morris. In 2016, Johnston made the bold decision to move to Nashville to pursue her musical dreams, quickly immersing herself in the city's vibrant songwriting community.
Career Milestones and Achievements
In 2018, Morgan Johnston released her debut single 'Good Guy,' which received over 650,000 streams on Spotify alone. Over the next few years, she continued to release singles that landed on major Spotify editorial playlists such as New Boots and Wild Country. In 2020, she was named in the ASCAP GPS Project class. Johnston released her eagerly anticipated debut EP 'There's No Going Back' in October 2022, which caught the attention of major outlets, leading to features in People and Taste of Country. Her music has also been featured on U.S. radio platforms such as the 'Nights with Elaina Show,' 101.7 The Bull, and Country 102.5 Boston, receiving official adds to country radio with Cape Country 104. Internationally, she was named a Spotlight Artist and One To Watch by Absolute Radio Country in the UK.
Viral Success and Recent Releases
In January 2023, Morgan Johnston released 'Like It's His Job,' which became a viral sensation on social media, with over 1.8 million views on a single TikTok video and 3.5 million on an Instagram reel. This success led to significant growth in her followers across platforms. She continued to build her live performance credentials, supporting artists like Lainey Wilson and performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in support of Dustin Lynch. Johnston also appeared regularly at top writers' rounds in Nashville as part of the Song Suffragettes, occasionally hosting the event. In November 2023, she signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music in a joint venture with Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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