Meghan Patrick Talks Career Highs, Dog Mom Life And More On The Pupdate

Meghan Patrick recently took some time between stops on her headlining The Golden Child Tour to spend time with adoptable puppies from Wags & Walks, and she opened up about her music, her fans, and her private life with husband, Mitchell Tenpenny.

On a beautiful spring day in Nashville, Patrick joined us for the Pupdate. A self-admitted dog lover, she was more than ready to get down on the floor and play with the trio of adorable Chihuahua mix puppies.

As the puppies frolicked around her, Patrick did her best not to get too distracted as she told us about the dogs she shares with her husband, including Cash, who was Mitchell’s dog before they met.

“He’s my adoptive son,” she laughed. “Much to Mitchell’s dismay kind of prefers me and mostly cuddles with me.”

Then there’s her dog, Annie. “She’s been with me through everything,” Patrick admitted.

At just 38 pounds, she said Annie would make a “perfect bus dog.”

“My biggest goal in life, honestly, of getting a bus is so that I can bring Annie with me… I actually wrote a song about it called ‘Bus for Annie.’ So buy my record so I can get a bus and take my dog on the road,” she laughed. 

Reflecting on her career, Patrick described the last couple of years as “pretty incredible” and credited not only her team but also her growing confidence for the trajectory her career is on.

“I feel like I’ve really stepped into my own and had the confidence to make the music that is authentic to me and that has the message that I want to put out there. And just kind of doing it unapologetically,” she declared. 

Patrick’s latest album Golden Child (and its deluxe version, The Final Chapter) found the singer/songwriter digging deeper than ever before and tackling subjects that may seem taboo for some, including domestic violence. But that honesty is exactly what helped fans connect to the project.

Of the album, Patrick shared, “It’s been bigger than anything I’ve ever released just in terms of the fan reactions and everything. It was a deeply personal album for me. It was very cathartic and healing for me to make that record. And it’s been amazing to see just how cathartic and healing it’s been for the fans too.”

She recalled a moment in her career when she began reflecting on the kind of music she truly wanted to make and what she wanted to say through her art, a realization that ultimately became a turning point.

“A few years ago, I kind of came to the realization that my goal with music was bigger than just making a career out of it. It was, okay, ‘what is my actual purpose here?’ And ‘what am I meant to do through my music?’ And I think that for me, I’m meant to help other people heal…And I try and do that by just sharing my own experiences and just making really honest music about some of the stuff that other people don’t want to talk about in music.”

Because of that, she has built a deep connection with her fans.

“The kind of fans that I’ve made because of this record are like really diehard fans because the music isn’t surface. So the relationship that I build with those fans isn’t surface either, which is really rewarding and fulfilling.”

She doesn’t take that relationship for granted, especially knowing how “cutthroat” the music industry can sometimes be.

“You get a lot of nos and you don’t always get recognized for your music. It feels like sometimes we’re more in the entertainment industry than the music industry,” she pointed out. “And unless you’re making headlines about something besides your music, then you kind of just get overlooked. But the fans, they’re the reason why I keep doing what I’m doing.”

As for her personal life, Patrick occasionally shares glimpses into her life at home with Tenpenny and the couple has walked red carpets together. However, she explained that they often choose to keep much of their relationship private.

“Mitchell and I, obviously both being artists, there’s plenty of opportunities for us to kind of use that, but…my marriage isn’t for sale. It’s not up for sacrifice and it’s very precious to me. It’s sacred to both of us,” she declared. “And so we keep our life fairly private. I mean, we share what we want to, and maybe we would get more attention if we shared more, but it’s not worth it to us. We have a really beautiful relationship and we want to protect it above all.”

Meghan Patrick is in the midst of her The Golden Child Tour and next week, she’ll make her way to Nashville to perform at Country Radio Seminar’s coveted New Faces of Country Music showcase.

About Wags & Walks

Wags & Walks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters and placing them in loving homes. Wags & Walks is focused on advocating for wrongfully stereotyped bully breeds, medical dogs, and mamas + puppies that are often overlooked and at-risk due to overcrowding. Since 2019, Wags & Walks Nashville has collectively saved 7,000 dogs. Their impact comes from their dedicated team and a strong network of partners, incredible alumni, and loyal supporters who deeply believe in the mission. They know that, like amazing dogs, loving families come in all shapes and sizes. They aim to find every pup an adopter whose home, family, and lifestyle are a perfect fit for a lifetime of love and happiness. 

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