Country music artist Megan Moroney is one of the genre's fastest-rising stars. Following the success of her breakout hit "Tennessee Orange," Moroney's debut album Lucky and follow-up release Am I Okay? helped cement her place among country music's most in-demand artists. As her popularity has grown, so too has the scale and complexity of her live productions.
Supporting a nonstop, international tour that spans a wide range of countries, venues, and conditions requires a video system capable of delivering exceptional visual performance in virtually any environment without fail. To meet those very stringent demands, production partner OSA International selected Absen's ever-reliable X5 LED panels, trusting the legacy displays to provide the durability, image quality, and operational efficiency required for a rigorous touring schedule.
The Challenge
To meet the production demands of Moroney's tour, OSA International needed a display solution capable of adapting to highly diverse—often unpredictable—performance environments. The tour schedule—which featured more than 60 sold-out shows in multiple countries—included a mix of arenas, festivals, rodeos, and outdoor venues, each with its own unique set of challenges for video production teams.
To meet those challenges, OSA International needed a display system that could:
- Endure frequent transportation between cities
- Withstand repeated assembly and disassembly
- Deliver optimal performance in both indoor and outdoor conditions
- Maintain consistent image quality regardless of venue
- Minimize downtime during setup, load-out, and maintenance
According to tour video director Matt Surl, what the production team needed was a durable display system that could remain dependable across every application. Weather conditions, venue variability, and tight event schedules required equipment that could deliver both durability and operational confidence.
The Solution
After extensive evaluation, OSA International selected Absen's X5 LED display system, believing it to be the solution that delivered the durability, flexibility, and visual performance required for Moroney's demanding tour.
The X5 was particularly appealing because of its rugged construction and straightforward design. The easy-to-maintain system allows technicians to quickly replace individual tiles when necessary, significantly reducing downtime during load-ins and load-outs. Its robust build quality also provides additional confidence when operating in challenging outdoor environments where wind and changing weather conditions could impact production equipment.
Beyond the hardware itself, Absen's technical support was a key factor in the selection process. Choosing the X5 meant that OSA International would benefit from direct access to Absen's support team, enabling rapid troubleshooting and issue resolution whenever needed. This close collaboration and unflagging support all but guaranteed the production would remain operational throughout the tour and reinforced confidence in the system's long-term reliability.
The Results
Multiple countries and over 60 sold-out shows later and OSA International knew the Absen X5 was the right pick.
Throughout the tour, the renowned LED system consistently and without fail delivered peak performance across a wide range of venues and environments, while also supporting efficient setup and teardown processes that helped production teams manage the nonstop schedule.
The final result was an unmitigated success. Thanks to the X5's reliable LED technology, touring-focused design, and dedicated support network, OSA International was able to create a reliable visual platform capable of supporting Megan Moroney's complex and multivarious production requirements while delivering an engaging experience for audiences of fans across the country.
