Morgan Wallen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morgan Wallen
Wallen performing in 2024
Born	Morgan Cole Wallen (1993-05-13) May 13, 1993 (age 33) Sneedville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	2014–present
Works	Discography
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Country country pop
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Labels	Panacea Big Loud Republic Mercury
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Morgan Cole Wallen (born May 13, 1993) is a popular American country music singer and songwriter. He comes from Sneedville, Tennessee. Morgan first became known to many people when he appeared on the TV show The Voice in 2014. After that, he signed with a record label and began releasing his own music. His songs often top the music charts, making him one of the biggest stars in country music today.

Morgan Wallen has received many awards for his music. These include an Academy of Country Music Award and several Billboard Music Awards. He also won Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards. He holds several impressive Billboard chart records. For example, he is the only artist to have two albums spend at least 100 weeks in the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart.

Early Life and Education

Morgan Cole Wallen was born on May 13, 1993, in Sneedville, Tennessee. His father, Tommy, was a church pastor. His mother, Lesli, worked as a teacher. When Morgan was a teenager, his family moved to Knox County, Tennessee. He went to Gibbs High School there. Morgan was a talented baseball player. He played as a pitcher and shortstop for his school team. He hoped to play baseball in college. However, he injured his arm during his senior year. This injury prevented him from continuing his baseball career.

As a child, Morgan learned to play the piano and violin. His father introduced him to many different kinds of music, including classic rock. As a teenager, Morgan enjoyed bands like Breaking Benjamin and Nickelback. He also liked rappers such as Lil Wayne. After high school, Morgan worked in landscaping. He felt a bit lost after his baseball dreams ended. He then decided to focus on his love for music. He started learning to play the guitar. He grew to love country music, especially artists like Keith Whitley and Eric Church. He shaped his own musical style based on these influences.

Career Highlights

Starting with The Voice and First Songs (2014–2015)

In 2014, Morgan Wallen joined the TV music competition The Voice. He sang "Collide" by Howie Day for his audition. Judges Shakira and Usher liked his style. Morgan first joined Usher's team. Later, he moved to Adam Levine's team. He was eliminated during the playoff rounds. Morgan later said that the show helped him realize he needed to practice more. The Voice helped him meet people in the music business.

While in California for The Voice, Morgan worked with a vocal coach named Sergio Sanchez. Morgan then moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his music career. He and Sanchez formed a temporary band. Sanchez introduced Morgan to Bill Ray and Paul Trust from Panacea Records. In 2015, Morgan signed with Panacea Records. He released his first collection of songs, called Stand Alone (EP), on August 24, 2015. His first single from this label was "Spin You Around." This song later became very popular.

First Album Success with If I Know Me (2015–2019)

Morgan Wallen performing in 2019

In 2015, Morgan's manager sent his music to Seth England at Big Loud. Big Loud is an independent record label. They signed Morgan to their label and publishing company. He started writing songs for other artists. That year, he released his first single, "The Way I Talk." Its music video came out in 2017. Morgan helped write songs for artists like A Thousand Horses and Dallas Smith. He also co-wrote "You Make It Easy" for Jason Aldean. He toured with the popular group Florida Georgia Line. He also sang with them on the song "Up Down." This song became his first top-five hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

Around this time, Morgan changed his look. He started wearing a distinctive mullet hairstyle. He said he got the idea from an old photo of his dad. This new look made him stand out. His first full album, If I Know Me, was released on April 27, 2018. The song "Whiskey Glasses" became a huge hit from this album.

"Whiskey Glasses" reached number one on both the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. It also entered the top 40 of the main Billboard Hot 100 chart. Many people considered it his signature song. In 2019, Morgan toured with Florida Georgia Line again. His next single, "Chasin' You," also became a big hit. In August 2020, If I Know Me reached number one on the Top Country Albums chart. It stayed there for a record-breaking 114 weeks.

Dangerous: The Double Album and Important Lessons (2020–2021)

Morgan Wallen's popularity continued to grow, especially on platforms like TikTok. He appeared on the cover of Billboard magazine. In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan faced some criticism. Videos showed him not following health guidelines. This led to his appearance on Saturday Night Live being canceled. He later performed on the show two months later. The show even made a funny skit about the incident.

During the pandemic, Morgan had more time to create music. This led to his second album, Dangerous: The Double Album, released in 2021. This album featured a mix of country and R&B/pop songs. Dangerous was a huge success right away. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. It was the first country album to spend its first seven weeks at the top. The album's singles, like "More Than My Hometown" and "Wasted on You," were also very popular.

In early 2021, Morgan Wallen faced a challenging time. He used inappropriate language, which led to his music being temporarily removed from some radio stations and streaming platforms. He apologized for his words and took time to learn from the experience. He also made donations to organizations that support Black music. His music later returned to the airwaves, and he continued to be a popular artist.

After this period, sales of Dangerous actually increased. The album continued to break chart records. It was the best-performing album of 2021. In 2022, it broke the record for most weeks in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for a solo artist. Dangerous won Album of the Year from the Academy of Country Music. Morgan also won Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album at the Country Now Awards.

One Thing at a Time and Continued Success (2022–2023)

Morgan Wallen performing in 2022

Morgan Wallen's popularity soared in 2022. He released new music and broke more chart records. His Dangerous Tour sold out completely in many arenas. He released new songs like "Don't Think Jesus" and "You Proof." "You Proof" became his first song to reach the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. He also worked with rapper Lil Durk on the song "Broadway Girls."

In December 2022, Morgan released a sampler of new songs. His third studio album, One Thing at a Time, was released on March 3, 2023. This album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It stayed at the top for its first 12 weeks. It was the most popular album on the Billboard 200 in 2023.

In April 2023, Morgan had to cancel a show because he lost his voice. He later collaborated with Lil Durk again on the song "Stand by Me." Throughout 2023, Morgan released several successful singles. These included "Last Night," "Everything I Love," and "Man Made a Bar."

Recent Music and I'm the Problem (2024–Present)

On January 26, 2024, Panacea Records released a special 10th-anniversary edition of Morgan's 2015 EP, Stand Alone. This edition included eight songs that had not been released before. Morgan shared on Instagram that this release happened "against his wishes." In response, he released an acoustic version of his song "Spin You Around."

On March 3, 2024, Morgan performed new songs as part of his Abbey Road Sessions. One of these new songs was "Lies Lies Lies." On May 10, 2024, he released a new single, "I Had Some Help," with Post Malone. This song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also appeared on Moneybagg Yo's single, "Whiskey Whiskey." In September 2024, Morgan released another single, "Love Somebody," which also debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Morgan was nominated for seven awards at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2024. He won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award. On November 15, 2024, he was featured on an updated version of "Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn. On December 31, 2024, Morgan surprise-released a single called "Smile."

On January 24, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his fourth studio album, I'm the Problem. He also announced a tour with the same name. The title track was released on January 31, 2025. The full album, which includes 37 songs, was released on May 16, 2025. In March 2025, he released two more songs, "Just in Case" and "I'm a Little Crazy." On March 29, 2025, Morgan performed these songs on Saturday Night Live.

On April 18, 2025, Morgan released "I Ain't Comin' Back," his second collaboration with Post Malone. He also confirmed that the song "What I Want" from his new album would be a duet with a female artist. On April 16, 2025, he revealed the full tracklist for I'm the Problem. It confirmed collaborations with Tate McRae, Eric Church, Hardy, Post Malone, and Ernest.

From May 1 to May 31, 2025, Sirius XM had a special channel called Morgan Wallen Radio. Morgan himself chose the songs for the channel. It featured his popular songs, new releases, and his favorite songs by other artists. After May 16, 2025, it included every track from I'm the Problem. On May 9, 2025, he released the single "Superman," a song he wrote about his son.

On May 16, 2025, Morgan Wallen released his highly anticipated fourth album, I'm the Problem. The song "What I Want," a duet with Tate McRae, was also released as a single. I'm the Problem debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart on May 25, 2025. This was his third number one album in a row. On May 31, 2025, Morgan had 37 songs on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at the same time. This made him the first country artist to have over 100 career entries on that chart. Six of his songs were in the top ten that week, including "What I Want" at number one.

Business Ventures

Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen

On June 1, 2024, Morgan Wallen opened his own bar and live-music venue. It is called Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. The six-story venue is located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. It serves as a restaurant and music spot. Morgan partnered with the TC Restaurant Group for this project. He also worked with Chef Tomasz Wosiak to create the menu. The menu features Southern dishes and some of his mother's recipes.

The Ryl Company

In 2022, Morgan Wallen partnered with Blodin Ukella to create The Ryl Company. This company makes flavored iced tea drinks.

Personal Life

Morgan Wallen has one son. He generally keeps his personal life private.

Discography

• If I Know Me (2018)
• Dangerous: The Double Album (2021)
• One Thing at a Time (2023)
• I'm the Problem (2025)

Tours

Headlining

• The Dangerous Tour (2022)
• One Night at a Time World Tour (2023–2024) (with Bailey Zimmerman, Ernest, Hardy, and Parker McCollum)
• I'm the Problem Tour (2025)
• Still the Problem Tour (2026)

Opening

• What Makes You Country Tour (2018) (with Luke Bryan)
• Can't Say I Ain't Country Tour (2019) (with Florida Georgia Line)
• Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour (2019) (with Luke Combs)

Awards and Nominations

See also

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