01of 10It’s a Long Way to the Top…Morgan Wade.Jace KartyeOr the Grand Ole Opry stage. “You think about all the legends who’ve been here, and you feel very small when you walk up to the awning. You know when you walk through those doors, this isit.”
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It’s a Long Way to the Top…
Morgan Wade.Jace Kartye
Or the Grand Ole Opry stage. “You think about all the legends who’ve been here, and you feel very small when you walk up to the awning. You know when you walk through those doors, this isit.”
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Boys in the Band
03of 10SoundcheckMorgan Wade.Jace KartyeMorgan stands in the circle of wood from the Ryman Auditorium. “Even at soundcheck, you can feel the magic – and the history – just standing there. This is going to be a big night.”
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Soundcheck
Morgan stands in the circle of wood from the Ryman Auditorium. “Even at soundcheck, you can feel the magic – and the history – just standing there. This is going to be a big night.”
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A Bit of History
05of 10The Waiting Is the Hardest PartMorgan Wade.Jace KartyeSadler Vaden (left corner) with Wade’s extended family. “Once you’re rehearsed, it’s just the butterflies, waiting to go on. It was a big moment for my whole family, and you can see we’re in that zone between getting there and getting to play on the Grand Ole Opry.”
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The Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Sadler Vaden (left corner) with Wade’s extended family. “Once you’re rehearsed, it’s just the butterflies, waiting to go on. It was a big moment for my whole family, and you can see we’re in that zone between getting there and getting to play on the Grand Ole Opry.”
06of 10Final MomentsMorgan Wade.Jace KartyeMoments before Morgan goes to the wings, she pauses for a final tune-up. “Just making sure. The last thing I wanted was to be even a bit out of tune on the Opry.”
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Final Moments
Moments before Morgan goes to the wings, she pauses for a final tune-up. “Just making sure. The last thing I wanted was to be even a bit out of tune on the Opry.”
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Morgan walks out and sings “Wilder Days” to major applause. “I know it happened, and I’m glad there are pictures, ‘cause it’s all a blur. Once you realize where you are, hear the people, you just soak it in. It’s definitely a rush.”
08of 10My Biggest FansMorgan Wade.Jace Kartye"What would a big night be without the people you love the most? My little brother and sisters, the ones who inspire me and play with me and have fun with me. I’m not sure if they get what all of this is, but they think I’m cool. That’s plenty."
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My Biggest Fans
“What would a big night be without the people you love the most? My little brother and sisters, the ones who inspire me and play with me and have fun with me. I’m not sure if they get what all of this is, but they think I’m cool. That’s plenty.”
09of 10They Came From All OverMorgan Wade.Jace KartyeThe beauty of social media, people who share the love of a certain thing can find each other. “A group of people from the Facebook page decided to meet-up for the Opry. To think my songs brought them together, then they came all the way to Nashville to be here for this. Just wow.”
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They Came From All Over
The beauty of social media, people who share the love of a certain thing can find each other. “A group of people from the Facebook page decided to meet-up for the Opry. To think my songs brought them together, then they came all the way to Nashville to be here for this. Just wow.”
10of 10Mini-MeMorgan Wade Lego.Jace KartyeOne of the fans from the Facebook group created a Mini-Morgan out of Lego pieces. “Talk about something you never expect to see: a mini-you made out of Legos! The hair, the guitar, the tattoos… She was perfect.”
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Mini-Me
Morgan Wade Lego.Jace Kartye
One of the fans from the Facebook group created a Mini-Morgan out of Lego pieces. “Talk about something you never expect to see: a mini-you made out of Legos! The hair, the guitar, the tattoos… She was perfect.”
source: people.com
