Megan Moroney just checked off a career milestone that every artist dreams of — headlining her very first stadium show. The big night took place at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, SC, as part of her Am I Okay? Tour. But before she could even step on stage, the moment became even more unforgettable thanks to a surprise visitor: Kenny Chesney.
📹 In a video shared online, Moroney stands in her signature royal blue dress and white cowboy boots, glowing under the stage lights, completely unaware of who’s walking toward her. When she suddenly spots Chesney, her face lights up with shock and pure joy. She shouts his name, runs to hug him, and laughs, “What are you doing here?” It was the kind of genuine, unscripted moment that fans live for.
And the surprises didn’t stop backstage. Later that night, Chesney joined Moroney in front of thousands of fans to perform their duet “You Had To Be There.” The two first grew close when Moroney toured with Chesney during his 2024 Sun Goes Down stadium run, and their friendship has only grown stronger since.
@megmoroney very nonchalant! i am annoying & you’re the best @Kenny Chesney
To make the evening even sweeter, Chesney left Moroney a handwritten note after the show that read:
💌 “Megan you were amazing up there. You outshine everyone by just being yourself!! I love you, Kenny.”
As if that wasn’t enough, Moroney gave fans another gift by debuting a brand-new, unreleased song called “Beautiful Things.” Before singing it, she explained that she wrote the track partly for her young niece, but also for her younger self — the middle school girl who didn’t get invited to the party, the teenager who couldn’t make someone stay. The heartfelt ballad is a reminder, she told the crowd, that “we’re all going through something — so just be nice to each other.”
@studioartyoga You had to be there @Megan Moroney @Kenny Chesney #meganmoroney #kennychesney #youhadtobethere #charleston #concerttok
The emotional performance left fans buzzing and added even more anticipation for her next album, which will feature “Beautiful Things.” While no release date has been announced, the song’s debut was proof that Moroney’s star power is only growing.
The Am I Okay? Tour continues September 16 in Independence, MO, with more dates available on Moroney’s official website. If Charleston was any indication, fans can expect plenty of magic — and maybe even a surprise or two — along the way.
@alexismwindham Megan did it again 🥹 #meganmoroney #charleston #unreleased #beautifulthings
