On the latest episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English sits down with soul-country powerhouse Morgan Myles as she prepares to release her highly anticipated album, Laced, on February 13, 2026. Known for her powerhouse vocals and a top-three finish on Season 22 of NBC’s The Voice, Myles has spent two decades in Nashville—a "20 years in a 10-year town" journey marked by soaring triumphs and gut-wrenching setbacks.

Myles describes her new project as a chronological journey through a year of upheaval, including a cancelled wedding and the sale of a home while on tour. The title Laced reflects the fabric’s dual nature: “It’s delicate, yet resilient”. The album cover even features her own 20-foot wedding veil, repurposed in the Joshua Tree desert as a symbol of a closed chapter. It’s a shift from her 2020 debut, Therapy, moving from healing toward a "visceral soul level" that explores the highs of passion and the lows of despair.

A significant portion of the dialogue focuses on the shifting landscape of the music industry. Myles expresses concern over the saturation of AI-generated content, noting that “the gatekeepers are now algorithms”. She urges fans to move beyond passive listening, explaining that specifically searching for an artist's name tells the system that the music is being "sought out" rather than just being background noise. For Myles, the soul of music lies in its imperfections—something robots cannot replicate.

Despite the "scars" of industry challenges and personal heartbreak, Myles remains an optimist. She highlights her song "American Sky" as a bipartisan anthem of hope, characterizing the sky as a mother watching over a pained, divided nation. Whether writing with Grammy-winner Gary Nichols or performing at the Grand Ole Opry, Myles remains driven by a singular perspective: “Nothing matters, but music”.