Megan Moroney, the rising star in the country music scene, is currently attracting attention as she embarks on her much-anticipated Cloud 9 Tour. Scheduled to conclude in October, the tour has provided her with an opportunity not only to showcase her musical talents but also to reflect on her personal life amidst a demanding career.
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In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, the 28-year-old artist shared candid insights into her tour experience, revealing that this time around she is free from the distractions of a romantic relationship. “It’s really nice that this is one of the first tours I’ve been on where I’m not dating anyone, so I literally have no distractions,” Moroney explained. She emphasised how past relationships had impacted her ability to enjoy significant moments in her life, detailing how they often overshadowed her achievements.
Megan expressed her newfound clarity, stating, “I’m learning what I like and what I don’t like and what my goals are.” This period of focus has allowed her to explore her potential fully, evidenced by her disciplined routines that have come to define her life on the tour. With her goals firmly in sight, she appreciates the absence of romantic entanglements, which have previously interfered with her experiences.
As she draws closer to the end of her tour, Moroney is turning her attention to the prospect of dating once more. With the change of seasons, she is looking ahead to “cuffing season,” a popular term denoting the time when single individuals begin seeking companionship as the colder months approach. “When my tour wraps up in October, when I’m back from Europe, I’ll maybe be on the prowl again,” she confessed, revealing the thrill that comes from the idea of developing new crushes.
While her current focus is on her career and family, Moroney acknowledges the exciting potential of romantic involvement. “It’ll be fall, it’ll be cuffing season, but right now, it’s been so nice to have my friends and family out [with me],” she said. Her commitment to remaining distraction-free has enabled her to concentrate fully on her work, an approach she finds reinforcing.
One of the standout tracks from her album, “Hello of a Show,” encapsulates her experiences on tour while hinting at the challenges posed by past relationships. Reflecting on the emotional load, she stated, “I’m crying right before I go onstage. Life is peaceful right now.”
The song serves as a reminder of the personal battles that often accompany professional milestones. She underlines her contentment with her new furry friend, a dog she adopted earlier this year, declaring, “That’s what I needed all along—no man, a dog.” This sentiment highlights her desire for companionship that offers unconditional love and support rather than the complexities sometimes found in human relationships.
Moroney’s tour is in support of her latest studio album, also titled Cloud 9, and it will conclude with a performance in Belfast on October 1. In the realm of her personal life, she has not been without speculation. Recently, her name has been associated with fellow country musician Riley Green, with fans interpreting the lyrics from her song “Who Hurt You?” as hints towards their rumoured relationship.
In the past, she was also linked to NFL player Nick Bosa, but she made it clear that her focus remained on her career. In her candid conversation with PEOPLE, she emphasised that despite the swirling rumours, she was “too busy” for a relationship.
As her tour winds down, Megan Moroney appears poised for thrilling new chapters, both professionally and personally. With her eyes set on future aspirations and a readiness to embrace love when the time is right, her journey continues to unfold, much to the delight of her growing fanbase.