The song is the latest from her sophomore album
Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroney shares her new song “Man on the Moon,” an anthem for shaking off someone who won’t stop sending mixed signals. The latest in a series of can’t-miss releases from the country superstar, “Man on the Moon” will appear on Moroney’s immensely anticipated sophomore album Am I Okay?, due out July 12th.
Written by Moroney, Ashley Gorley, Casey Smith, and David “Messy” Mescon, “Man on the Moon” marks one of the most fun-loving and free-spirited tracks on the project. In a departure from the soul-baring songwriting that’s earned her the nickname the Emo Cowgirl, the country-rock bop flaunts her more playful side as Moroney takes on a man who can’t make up his mind (from the opening lines: “Houston, he’s a problem/He’s leaving then he’s calling/He’s a headache and a half and I can’t win”). By the time she reaches the chorus, Moroney has found the perfect solution to her frustrations: “Somewhere far, let him fly/Out of this world and off my mind/C’mon there’s gotta be a rocket somewhere taking off soon/I think it’s time we put another man on the moon.” Once again proving her incredible power as a lyricist, Moroney infuses every moment of “Man on the Moon” with so much heart and raw emotion — even as she tosses off one killer line after another (from the second verse: “I don’t mean to sound dramatic/But can somebody call NASA/Or a billionaire with money to burn?”).
Produced by Moroney’s frequent collaborator Kristian Bush (who handled production for all of Am I Okay?), “Man on the Moon” matches the whip-smart wit of her storytelling with a fittingly fiery sound. As she lays down a glorious vocal performance packed with plenty of attitude, the unstoppably catchy and hand-clap-fueled track unfolds in swinging rhythms, smoldering steel guitar, soulful B-3 organ, and a wildly blazing guitar solo at the bridge.
Moroney is gearing up to take the stage at Nissan Stadium and the Chevy Riverfront Stage as part of CMA Fest 2024. On June 25th, fans can check out Moroney’s must-see performances when CMA Fest airs on ABC.
Along with “Man on the Moon” and “No Caller ID” — a January release that set the record for the biggest country female song debut in streams in the US, racking up 8.4 million global streams in its first week alone — Am I Okay? will include “28th of June” (a heart-melting piano ballad about the pain of honoring a would-be anniversary) and “Indifferent” (a larger-than-life anthem that captures the pure thrill of realizing you’ve finally gotten over your ex). One of the most highly awaited albums of 2024, Am I Okay? arrives on the heels of Moroney’s blockbuster debut Lucky which featured smash hits like two-time platinum, No. 1 breakout single “Tennessee Orange” and chart-rising country radio single “I’m Not Pretty.”
