John Morgan’s new song “Long Ride Home” is a heartfelt tribute to the struggles of a truck driver longing to return to his loved ones. The song, co-written with Tully Kennedy, Kurt Allison, and Lydia Vaughn, paints a vivid picture of life on the road, where the loneliness and hardship are alleviated only by the promise of a long-awaited reunion.
As a country artist who’s always on the move, Morgan can relate to the song’s themes of separation and longing. He’s been tirelessly chasing his dreams, and although the hard work is paying off, it means he’s had to stay connected with his wife and kids back home through phone calls. The song’s chorus, with its steady guitar strums and Morgan’s soaring vocals, captures the essence of a late-night drive, with the weight of a heavy load and a heartache.
Fans have already connected with the song, and Morgan is hopeful that its relatable message will resonate with a wider audience. “I’m pretty hopeful about it,” he says. “To me, it feels fresh in the sense of like, it’s not a subject matter that everybody’s talking about right now. Hopefully, that’ll kinda help cut through all the noise of everything else that’s getting released and all the other new artists that are putting out music. Hopefully, it’ll stand out in that regard.”
“Long Ride Home” follows the success of Morgan’s previous single “Friends Like That” (feat. Jason Aldean), which has been surging up the country charts. The new song also marks a look into Morgan’s upcoming debut album, which is currently in the works.
Morgan will take the stage with Nate Smith on the Through the Smoke Tour this fall, and he’s looking forward to bringing his high-energy show to fans across the country. With his debut album on the horizon, Morgan is poised to make a lasting impact on the country music scene.
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