Morgan Wade has been booked and busy in 2025! The singer/songwriter has been all over the U.S. for her Obsessed Tour, where she brings country-pop sounds, honest storytelling and rebellious spirit to packed out venues in major cities across the nation.
After announcing 20 more dates last October, the massive run came to a close this past Sunday (March 16) with a show at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, and the Celeb Secrets team was onsite to witness Wade’s maverick talents and real Southern Grit in the Birthplace of America. And no, the heavy rain or high winds didn’t stopped the hundreds of fans — including us — from lining up to see a performance that we knew was about to be monumental.
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Before the Virginia-native took the stage, American country music singer and seasoned performer Elizabeth Cook set the tone with a majestic opening set that displayed her ability to fuse together her country and rock influences. She opened with of “My Favorite Memory,” an earnest version of the George Jones and Merle Haggard classic.
Throughout her set, Cook effortlessly navigated between poignant tracks like “In Your Veins” and “Bones,” while also delivering moments of lightheartedness, such as “Perfect Girls of Pop” and the sassy “Sometimes It Takes Balls to Be a Woman.” “Heroin Addict Sister” showed the depth of her storytelling and exposes the no-frills songwriting that Cook is known for and her final song of the night, “Daddy, I Got Love for You” had the crowd ready to see what Morgan was about to deliver.
Wade opened strong with “Total Control,” the ceremonial kick-off song from Obsessed, setting the evening off on a high note. “Time to Love, Time to Kill,” soon followed with its cinematic pull. Wade’s ability to command a stage was on full display, never more so than on fan favorites like “Reckless,” “Losers Look Like Me,” and “Matches and Metaphors.”
Despite the larger-than-life sound of the show, Wade’s performance felt immensely intimate, with tracks like “Juliet” and “Carry Me Home” feeling the quiet, reflective-like moments in the midst of the loud, fast-paced energy of the night. “East Coast” is the singer’s latest release, and although it just came out days prior, fans were happily singing along. The ballad, which confronts the dark feelings of despair during heartbreak, is the first release since Obsessed and marks a new chapter in music for the 30-year-old entertainer.
Wade and her band have a playful, easy-going chemistry that kept the energy high, even as they navigated the stormy night. The chemistry and humor between Wade and her band made the performance feel more like an evening with good friends rather than an artist performing for their fans.
The setlist moved effortlessly between tracks from Obsessed and older fan favorites, with “Domino” and “Mend” bringing the audience to a fever pitch. One of the highlights of the night was the medley of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” which was an unexpected but crowd-pleasing instrumental moment, demonstrating Wade’s ability to surprise with her musical versatility.
The show closed with a bang with “Wilder Days,” the song that has become an anthem of sorts for Wade’s growing fanbase. It’s the kind of song that leaves you feeling both heartbroken and exhilarated at the same time, the very exact thing Wade does best.
Despite the stormy weather outside, Wade and her band kept the energy alive. Whether through the pounding rock beats or the reflective moments in between, Morgan Wade proved once again that she’s a force to be reckoned with.
On March 23, the songwriter is heading overseas to play shows in the U.K. and Europe with Karley Scott Collins and Sophie Rose, right before hopping on tour with Shinedown this summer. The European run kicks off with a show in Amsterdam on the 23rd and will make stops in London, Manchester, and Dublin before wrapping in Glasgow on March 30th. She’s also set to play Sand In My Boots and Bourbon and Branch festivals later this year.
For more on all things Morgan Wade, make sure to visit her website at morganwademusic.com.
