The renowned singer, songwriter, and musician Morgan Wade is revealed to have a recurring role in the Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch, on Paramount+.
It has been revealed that music sensation Morgan Wade has joined the cast of Dutton Ranch in a recurring role, marking her acting debut. Wade will play “Carol,” a bartender at the local watering hole in Rio Paloma, Texas, who sees all.
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly return as the indomitable Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in Dutton Ranch, premiering globally on Paramount+ on Friday, May 15, with two episodes. This time, they’re taking on Texas.
PREMISE
As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together – far from the ghosts of Yellowstone – they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.
Dutton Ranch, a Paramount+ Original Series, will also air on the Paramount Network beginning May 15, at 8 pm ET/PT, with two episodes. Afterward, it will air weekly throughout the series’ nine-episode first season.

ALSO STARRING
Alongside Reilly and Hauser, the new original drama series also stars Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, J.R. Villarreal, Marc Menchaca, Natalie Alyn Lind, and Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the nine-episode first season marks the start of a new series in the Yellowstone universe.
Chad Feehan serves as the executive producer and showrunner for Dutton Ranch. The series draws on characters created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. The show’s executive production team includes David C. Glasser, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Christina Alexandra Voros, Michael Friedman, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Keith Cox. In addition, Christina Voros not only produced but also directed several episodes this season, including the premiere and season finale. Furthermore, Greg Yaitanes, Jessica Lowrey, and Phil Abraham directed additional episodes throughout the season.
MORGAN WADE
Wade, a celebrated singer-songwriter, has built her career around undeniable honesty and vulnerable storytelling. She turns life’s hardest moments into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally understood. Furthermore, with a voice that carries equal parts grit, vulnerability, and strength, Wade has emerged as one of the most compelling storytellers in contemporary music. Wade’s renowned songwriting has carried over into an impressive touring history. For example, she has toured with Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, and Alanis Morissette. Her breakthrough album, Reckless, introduced listeners to Wade’s fearless songwriting and raw emotional depth. This album earned her a fiercely loyal fanbase and widespread critical acclaim.
The Reckless album was named Best Americana Album of the Year by Rolling Stone. The Virginia native has continued to expand her sound and storytelling with her albums Psychopath, Obsessed, and most recently The Party Is Over (recovered). Blending Americana, country, and rock influences, her music explores themes of addiction, mental health, resilience, and self-discovery with striking authenticity. On her forthcoming and much-anticipated fifth studio album, Wade will continue the deep exploration of her psyche.
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Dutton Ranch premieres on Paramount+ on May 15th.

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