Country music sensation Megan Moroney is once again making headlines — but this time, it’s not for her chart-topping voice. The 27-year-old singer recently revealed that she received death threats over her hit song “Tennessee Orange,” which turned a playful college rivalry into a nationwide conversation.
A Song That Stirred Up College Rivalries
Moroney’s breakout single “Tennessee Orange” debuted in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite across streaming platforms. The song tells the story of a Georgia girl who falls in love with a Tennessee Volunteers fan — a storyline that humorously nods to the intense rivalry between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers.
What began as a clever love story rooted in college football loyalty soon sparked controversy among diehard fans. During a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Moroney opened up about the backlash.
“When I moved to Nashville, I found myself wearing a Volunteers shirt,” she recalled. “I remember thinking, ‘My mom would absolutely kill me if she saw me in this orange.’ Then I thought, that would make a great song — liking someone enough to not wear Georgia red.”
But not everyone took the joke lightly. Moroney shared that after the song’s release, she received threatening messages from angry fans who took the rivalry too seriously.
“Yeah, I got death threats over that song,” she admitted with a wry laugh.
From Georgia Bulldog to Country Star
Before becoming one of country music’s most talked-about young artists, Moroney attended the University of Georgia, where she first pursued accounting before switching to marketing and earning a certificate in music business. Her background in both academics and music helped her navigate the competitive Nashville scene — and ultimately turn a clever lyric idea into a platinum hit.
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Rumors Linking Megan Moroney and NFL Star Nick Bosa
While Moroney continues to enjoy her musical success, fans are also buzzing about her rumored connection with San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa. The speculation began after she posted a series of photos from California, including snapshots at Levi’s Stadium, where the 49ers faced the Arizona Cardinals.
In one image, she wore a custom football jersey with her name and the number 9 — a small detail that fueled dating rumors since Bosa famously wears number 97. Neither Moroney nor Bosa has commented publicly on the rumors.
Looking Ahead
Despite the unexpected backlash, Megan Moroney’s “Tennessee Orange” remains one of country music’s standout anthems of recent years. The singer continues to embrace her Southern roots while growing her fanbase nationwide.
As Moroney put it best, the song was never about football — it was about love, loyalty, and embracing differences. And even amid controversy, she’s proving that a little courage — and a lot of country charm — can turn rivalry into harmony.