Megan Moroney‘s “Beautiful Things” lyrics were written with her niece in mind, but it’s a message everyone needs to hear. The tender ballad leads the musician’s third studio album, release date TBA.

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From an early age, Megan Moroney grew up surrounded by music. Nurturing a love for country, she eventually taught herself how to play the piano. Although looking to explore a different career path, ...