One of Nashville’s fastest-rising and most critically acclaimed young stars, Morgan Wadereleasedher much-anticipated sophomorealbum,Psychopath,Aug. 25via Sony MusicNashville. Possessed with araw and unflinching voiceanchored by a perfect tinge of twang; therare ability to pen honest portraits of some of life’s most precious and painful and unpredictablemoments; and an onstage vulnerability that so seamlessly breaks down the wall between fan andartist, Wade has quickly made her mark on the country music scene—and the music world atlarge. Her stunning 2021debut album,Reckless, washailed as a critical triumph; it toppedRolling Stone’s Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021, withNew York TimesnotingWade “sounds like she’s singing from the depths of history.” In 2022, Wade was nominated asthe Emerging Act of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards;in 2023, Wade wasnominated for New Female Artistof the Yearbythe Academy of Country Musicand performedatmajor-marketfestivalsincludingBonnaroo, LollapaloozaandAustin City Limits.WhileReckless, andparticularlyits momentous lead single “Wilder Days,” busted down thedoors and introduced Wade to a wider listenership,Psychopathis an astounding follow-upstatement: the 13-track LP was crafted with the help of some of Nashville’s most extraordinarymusical talents,from A-list songwriters (Julia Michaels, Natalie Hemby, Liz Rose, LoriMcKenna) to studio musicians as well asWade’slongtime producerSadler Vaden. Mostexcitingly,Psychopathfinds Wade peeling back layers of her psyche like never before. “Irealized the more authentic you are and the more you pour yourself into your songs, and mostimportantly if you’re being honest, people will connect to that,” Wade says. “I want every songto get the credit it deserves.