Megan Moroney Scores Third Country Airplay Top 10 With ‘6 Months Later’
Megan Moroney continues to make waves in the country music scene, as her latest single, “6 Months Later,” climbs to the top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, landing at No. 10 in the rankings dated November 22. This marks Moroney’s third entry into the top 10, showcasing her growing influence and popularity in the genre. The song, co-written by Moroney alongside Rob Hatch, David Mescon, and Ben Williams, has seen a notable increase in audience reach, rising 6% to 18.3 million listeners from November 7 to November 13, according to data from Luminate. This recent achievement comes just shy of six months after her previous hit, “Am I Okay?” peaked at No. 2 in June, and follows her debut entry, “Tennessee Orange,” which reached No. 4 earlier this year.
Moroney’s success is particularly impressive as she ties with fellow artist Ella Langley for the second-most top 10 hits among women in the country music scene since May 2023, with only Lainey Wilson leading with five top 10s during this period. This achievement highlights the competitive landscape of female country artists, with several others, including Priscilla Block and Carrie Underwood, also making notable appearances in the top 10. Additionally, Moroney’s other single, “Beautiful Things,” is gaining momentum, moving from No. 39 to No. 37 on the chart, further solidifying her presence ahead of her upcoming third studio album, *Cloud 9*, set for release on February 20, 2024.
In related news, Cody Johnson and The Rockin’ CJB have made their debut on the Country Airplay chart at No. 57 with a cover of The Chicks’ classic “Travelin’ Soldier.” This version, which Johnson has performed live for years, was recorded in 2020 during a livestream and has since become a fan favorite. The new studio rendition was released on November 7, just in time for Veterans Day, highlighting the song’s poignant themes. Originally penned by Bruce Robison and famously covered by The Chicks, whose rendition topped the Country Airplay chart in March 2003, Johnson’s version brings a fresh perspective to the beloved track, resonating with both longtime fans and new listeners alike. As Moroney and Johnson continue to rise in the charts, their contributions to the country music landscape reflect a vibrant and evolving genre.
Megan Moroney
cracks the top 10 of
Billboard
’s
Country Airplay
chart for a third time, as “6 Months Later” rises 11-10 on the ranking dated Nov. 22, up 6% to 18.3 million in audience Nov. 7-13, according to Luminate.
The track, which Moroney co-wrote with Rob Hatch, David Mescon and Ben Williams, brings the Georgian back to the Country Airplay top 10 just shy of, well, six months later, after her “Am I Okay?” hit No. 2 in June. She first reached tier with her debut entry, “Tennessee Orange” (No. 4, June 2023).
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Dating to her first week in the Country Airplay top 10 in May 2023, Moroney ties Ella Langley for the second-most top 10s among women. Only Lainey Wilson has more in that span, with five. Six other women have notched one each in that stretch: Priscilla Block (“You, Me & Whiskey,” with Justin Moore); Ashley Cooke (“Your Place”); Dasha (“Austin”); Jessie Murph (“High Road,” with Koe Wetzel); Carly Pearce (“We Don’t Fight Anymore,” with Chris Stapleton); and Carrie Underwood (“I’m Gonna Love You,” with Cody Johnson).
Meanwhile, Moroney’s “Beautiful Things” picks up traction further down the latest list, climbing 39-37 (3.2 million, up 15%). Both “6 Months Later” and “Beautiful Things” will appear on
Cloud 9
, her third studio album, due Feb. 20.
CoJo Travels In
Cody Johnson
& The Rockin’ CJB arrive at No. 57 on Country Airplay with a cover of The Chicks’ “Travelin’ Soldier” (1.2 million). The song, written and first recorded by Bruce Robison, has been part of Johnson’s live set for several years; he initially recorded it during a 2020 livestream before it became a frequent crowd request, prompting a new studio version released Nov. 7, just ahead of Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
The Chicks’ version of the song topped Country Airplay for a week in March 2003, becoming their sixth and most recent leader (a run halted soon after when, as since
dissected
in-depth, the group’s Natalie Maines spoke out against then-U.S. president George W. Bush).
