It’s a journey that has seen the country-rocker tour with superstars like Taylor Swift and Alan Jackson, play to over 50,000 people in Nashville at the world’s biggest country music festival and build a large, devoted following as he’s played the length and breadth of his native land and across the USA.
Morgan has made his mark on the Australian musical landscape with a sound that fused contemporary country with melodic rock, fueled by a unique passion and energy all Morgan’s own. His music is driven by an optimism shaped by life’s bumpy journey, a faith in the power of love and hard work to overcome the obstacles we all face every day.
Growing up in the working class beach city of Newcastle in NSW, Morgan turned the blue-collar ethic of his neighborhood into a relentless drive for energy and connection in his live shows. After seeing him whip a festival crowd into a frenzy, Warner Music Australia offered Morgan a recording contract.
In 2013, after releasing two hit EPs that yielded three #1 singles, Morgan was named New Oz Artist of the Year at the CMC Music Awards. The fan voted award solidified his status as the hottest young performer in Australian country and was followed by four more trophies over the next two years, including back-to-back Male Oz Artist of the Year awards.
Soon Morgan returned to Nashville to record his debut album with an all-star group of A-list musicians and Nashville based Aussie ex-pat producer Jedd Hughes.
“To hear guys who played on the songs that inspired me to become a musician, playing on my songs, blew my mind,” said Morgan. “It reminded me of why I was doing this in the first place and pushed me to take my vocals and guitar playing on the album to the next level”.
The songs that make up Morgan Evans are the result of a relentless songwriting schedule for almost a year that took Morgan to Nashville and back, and saw him tap into the deepest parts of himself. Morgan wrote eleven of the twelve tracks - some by himself, some with local artists and many with A-list Nashville writers.
The album, released in March 2014, immediately shot to #1 on the iTunes and ARIA Country Album Charts and debuted at #20 on the ARIA Mainstream Album Chart.
The impact of the acclaimed album has been immense – 3 #1 singles (One Eye for an Eye, Best I Never Had and record-equaling Like A Tornado) and his first APRA nominations just for starters. The release also garnered international attention, leading to an invitation to return to Nashville’s massive CMA Music Festival and perform at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, which prompted William Morris Endeavor – the world’s largest talent agency – to sign Morgan up for international representation.
Morgan’s charisma and talent for engaging audiences led to his signing as the face of Foxtel’s Country Music Channel, which has already seen him nominated for an ASTRA Award and a TV Week Logie Award – a first for an Australian country music star. He hosts television coverage of the CMC Rocks music festival, artist interviews and the CMC Music Awards. He was joined in 2016 by international co-host Kelsea Ballerini for the live national broadcast.
A major career milestone was capped off when Morgan received a message from Grammy-winners Lady Antebellum informing him that he’d been awarded the prestigious 2015 CMA Global Artist Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by an international country star in furthering the popularity of country music in their home country. Morgan joins an exceptional list of previous winners including Tommy Emmanuel, Kasey Chambers and Lee Kernaghan.
Since then, Morgan has his sights set once again on Nashville, relocating to Music City where he has been writing with the A-list of songwriters for his upcoming US debut release and recently made return performances to CMA Music Fest and the Grand Ole Opry.
His growing fanbase in both Australia and the USA is eagerly awaiting new music from Morgan, expected to be released later this year.
While We're Young
Morgan Evans Lyrics
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But you're sure pretty and you think I'm funny
It's alright, yeah it's alright
You don't have to prove that your aim is true
Cause baby you got me and I got you
It's alright, all night
How it feels right now, is all we need to know
While we're young and our hearts run wild
It ain't wrong if we stay up all night
Maybe fall in love, someday we'll look back and smile
And tell the stories of the crazy things we've done
While We're Young
We could turn the night 'til it's upside down
We could follow the band to the next town
Wherever that is, wherever that is
We could find ourselves coming unwound
At the end of the road where the only sound
Is your lips, on my lips
I don't care where tomorrow goes
As long as I've got you, I don't need to know
While we're young and our hearts run wild
It ain't wrong if we stay up all night
Maybe fall in love, someday we'll look back and smile
And tell the stories of the crazy things we've done
While We're Young
Morgan Evans’s song “While We’re Young” is a fun and catchy tune about embracing life and living it to the fullest. The lyrics speak to the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about the future. The first few lines, “I’ve got more ambition than I’ve got money, but you’re sure pretty and you think I’m funny, it’s alright, yeah it’s alright,” convey the idea that while they may not have everything figured out, they’re content with where they’re at in the present and just enjoying the love and laughter they share. The next lines, “You don’t have to prove that your aim is true, cause baby you got me and I got you, it’s alright, all night,” reinforce this idea of not needing to prove anything, because the only thing that truly matters is their love for each other.
The chorus of the song, “While we’re young and our hearts run wild, it ain’t wrong if we stay up all night, maybe fall in love, someday we’ll look back and smile, and tell the stories of the crazy things we’ve done while we’re young,” further emphasizes the theme of living life to the fullest. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the energy and freedom of youth and not be afraid to take risks and make memories. The bridge of the song, “We could turn the night ‘til it’s upside down, we could follow the band to the next town, wherever that is, wherever that is, we could find ourselves coming unwound, at the end of the road where the only sound is your lips, on my lips,” paints a picture of spontaneity and adventure, of not knowing where the night will take them, but being excited to find out.
Overall, Morgan Evans’s song “While We’re Young” is a reminder to live in the moment and enjoy life to the fullest while it lasts. The fun and upbeat melody paired with the optimistic lyrics make it a great tune to dance along to and reflect on the adventures and experiences of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got more ambition than I've got money
I want to achieve more than I currently have the resources for
But you're sure pretty and you think I'm funny
I find you attractive and enjoy making you laugh
It's alright, yeah it's alright
I'm content with where I'm at in the moment
You don't have to prove that your aim is true
You don't have to prove yourself to me
Cause baby you got me and I got you
I'm committed to being with you and having your support
It's alright, all night
I'm content with staying up late and enjoying life
I don't care where tomorrow goes
I'm not concerned about what the future holds
How it feels right now, is all we need to know
Living in the present moment is all that matters
While we're young and our hearts run wild
Let's have fun while we're young and carefree
It ain't wrong if we stay up all night
There's nothing wrong with staying up late and enjoying life
Maybe fall in love, someday we'll look back and smile
We might fall in love and reminisce about these carefree days
And tell the stories of the crazy things we've done
We'll have crazy stories to share with others about our experiences
We could turn the night 'til it's upside down
We can make the most out of every night we have together
We could follow the band to the next town
We can go on adventures and explore new places together
Wherever that is, wherever that is
We're not afraid to take risks and go on spontaneous escapades
We could find ourselves coming unwound
We might feel a little lost or out of control at times
At the end of the road where the only sound
When we reach the end of our journey
Is your lips, on my lips
The only thing that will matter is being close to you
As long as I've got you, I don't need to know
As long as we're together, nothing else matters
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laurie Weßels
He has a fantastic voice. would love to sing with him.
rockenmagie
excellent!!!