Cloud 9 is Megan Moroney’s third studio album, and it finds her writing from a place of clarity rather than momentum. After the scale and visibility of Am I Okay, this record tightens the focus. The songs are still personal, still rooted in real experience, but the perspective has shifted. Moroney sounds more certain of what she wants to say and how she wants to say it.

That confidence shows up in both tone and restraint. “6 Months Later,” a Billboard Hot 100 hit, leans into emotional distance rather than regret, while “Beautiful Things” slows the pace and lets reflection do the work. These are not songs chasing catharsis. They sit with feeling and trust the listener to meet them there.

Cloud 9 also allows Moroney more room to experiment without losing the core of what brought people to her music in the first place. The production opens up, the edges soften, but the writing stays anchored in country storytelling. Nothing here feels ornamental. Each choice serves the song.

This album does not try to redefine Moroney. It documents where she is now. Grounded, confident, and writing with intention. Cloud 9 captures an artist who knows her lane and is comfortable staying in it.

“I am so excited for my fans and I to dive into this new world of Cloud 9 together,” shares Moroney. “Similar to the first two albums, it’s all written about honest, personal experiences, but these songs were written by the strongest, most confident version of myself I’ve ever been. My feet feel firmly planted in my artistry and it was fun to play around sonically, while still sticking to my roots of what my fans and I love. Cloud 9 is a state of mind, and I have no doubt this will be the best chapter yet.”