Check Out Chase Morgan’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chase Morgan.

Hi Chase, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I started learning guitar when I was about 15 years old, as a means of therapy and passing the time while in concussion recovery treatments. I had also just been diagnosed with three autoimmune disorders – Crohn’s, Autoimmune Hep, and PSC – so my guitar became my clarity. My happy place. I started learning on an old acoustic that my mom had gotten to try to learn, herself, which had two broken strings and an action similar to a cheese wheel cutter. After a lot of trying, I could make a little noise, and it was off to the races. I never had any intentions of playing or singing in front of anyone, let alone writing songs to be released to the public, that is, until there was a last-minute opening at a bar in my hometown.

Word of me playing spread like wildfire through High River, and the place was packed. That was the night I began to believe I could have a positive impact, not just on myself, but on so many others too, through my favorite pastime – writing and playing music. My love of performing has only continued to grow from there, and I don’t think it’ll ever slow down.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s been about as smooth as a gravel road gets, but that’s part of what makes true country music so beautiful. Before coming into the industry, I thought I had an idea of the hardships artists face while chasing their dreams, but along the way, I found out why so many refer to it as “chasing ghosts.” The emotional rollercoaster and vulnerability that comes along with releasing your children (songs) to the world, is a new anxiety that I didn’t know existed. I feel that artists, maybe not all, but definitely, most, walk a fine line between being their own best friend and worst nightmare.

The mental battle, the financial uncertainty, and the risk of social “marginalization” and failure, only begin to outline the struggles of the music business; however, for some reason that I can’t quite wrap my head around, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. The wounds you receive along the way always seem to help in ways you’d never seen coming. I guess a little heat, oil, and pressure on that gravel road can make some pretty smooth pavement at the end of it all. Kind of like poetry in motion, I suppose.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a professional singer/songwriter, with an emphasis on songwriting. Gosh, I love writing songs. I am eternally grateful that I thought “I could do that” while watching a Nashville songwriter’s series online. From that night in 2020, onward, I’ve been fortunately unfortunate in living my life through song – though FEW and FAR between hits… my songs are real. They’re raw.

That is what I appreciate most in the songwriters that I aspire to emulate. The creativity and honesty and simplicity in their songwriting astound me. I don’t think there is too much for me to be proud of in terms of accolades and achievements, but I am always grateful for the opportunities I’ve received, the people I have gotten to meet through songwriting and performing, and the amount of personal growth I’ve observed in myself through this journey. Seeing how my songs can help so many, including myself – even if it’s just a smile – has been truly special.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Haha, this is a tough question! I like to think of myself as an open book, but I think most people would be surprised to know that I am fairly introverted most of the time.

During my performances, out in public, and around friends, I’m outgoing and talkative, quick-witted, and adventurous. It’s not that I don’t have that side to me, or that it’s a “performance” – that side is also 100% who I am – but I think some people would be surprised to know that I enjoy just sitting alone and keeping to myself as well.

Contact Info:

• Website: thechasemorgan.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/chasemorganmusic
• Facebook: Facebook.com/thechasemorgan
• Other: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/chase-morgan/1627626539 

Image Credits
Jade Grace Photography, Michelle Spice Photography, and Okotoks Western Wheel