Lana Del Rey Drops Bombshell at Stagecoach: ‘I Kissed Morgan Wallen’ Before Finding True Love
Lana Del Rey had the Stagecoach crowd on edge Friday night — not just with her music, but with a surprise confession no one saw coming. Midway through her set, while performing her new song “57.5,” Lana casually revealed she once kissed country superstar Morgan Wallen.
“I kissed Morgan Wallen, I guess kissing me kind of went to his head,” she sang, draped in a red dress that seemed to echo the cinematic sadness of her early days. She didn’t leave it there either, joking about a wild ride: “If you want my secret to success, I suggest don’t go ATVing with him when you’re out west.” The crowd erupted, but Lana made it clear — that chapter is closed. “Now I got a man, he really loves me… a fan of mine,” she said proudly, nodding to her husband Jeremy Dufrene, who she hinted was somewhere in the audience, soaking it all in.
The title of her new song, “57.5,” is a nod to her loyal army of fans — “57.5 million listeners on Spotify” — a number she repeated with pride throughout the chorus. Friday’s show at the Palomino Stage wasn’t just a night of nostalgia; it was a full unveiling of what’s next. Lana debuted three brand-new songs from her upcoming 10th studio album The Right Person Will Stay, including “Husband of Mine,” a heartfelt ballad seemingly dedicated to Dufrene, and the haunting “Quiet in the South.”
She also shared the stage with George Birge for a duet of “Cowboy Songs,” and with Alabama duo the Secret Sisters on “Let the Light In,” a standout from There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. Of course, she gave the audience what they came for too — stunning live renditions of classics like “Summertime Sadness,” “Ride,” and “Arcadia.” It was a night of confessions, country spirit, and proof that Lana Del Rey is entering a new era — one where love, not heartbreak, writes the soundtrack.
Just last year, Lana lit up the desert at Stagecoach when she joined Paul Cauthen for a stirring performance of “Unchained Melody.” Now, she’s back on her own terms — with a new record on the horizon and a heart spoken for.