History of Morgan Wallen in Timeline
Morgan Wallen is an American country singer who gained initial recognition as a contestant on season six of The Voice. Initially on Usher's team before switching to Adam Levine's, he was eliminated in the playoffs. Following his appearance on the show, Wallen signed with Panacea Records and released his debut EP, Stand Alone, in 2015, marking the beginning of his professional music career.
1987: Historical Chart Achievement
In 1987, Whitney Houston's Whitney also spent its first ten weeks at number one, being the last album to do so before Morgan Wallen's success.
1992: Historical Chart Comparison
In 1992, Garth Brooks' The Chase was the last country album to spend so many weeks at number one.
May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen's Birth
On May 13, 1993, Morgan Cole Wallen was born. He is an American country singer.
2014: The Voice Competition
In 2014, Morgan Wallen competed on season 6 of The Voice, joining Usher's team and later Adam Levine's before being eliminated in the playoffs.
August 24, 2015: Stand Alone EP Release
On August 24, 2015, Morgan Wallen released his Stand Alone EP under Panacea Records, featuring the debut single "Spin You Around".
2015: Original Stand Alone EP Release
In 2015, Morgan Wallen originally recorded his debut EP Stand Alone, with the expanded material being released in 2024.
2015: Debut EP Release
In 2015, Morgan Wallen released his debut EP, Stand Alone, under Panacea Records.
2015: Signing with Big Loud and Debut Single
In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud and released his debut single "The Way I Talk".
2016: Relationship with KT Smith
In 2016, Morgan Wallen began a relationship with KT Smith, an influencer, and they got engaged several months later.
2016: Signing with Big Loud
In 2016, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud, marking a significant step in his career.
2017: "The Way I Talk" Music Video Release
In 2017, Morgan Wallen released his first music video for the song "The Way I Talk".
April 27, 2018: If I Know Me Album Release
On April 27, 2018, Morgan Wallen released his debut studio album, If I Know Me.
2018: Debut Album Release
In 2018, Morgan Wallen released his debut album, If I Know Me, featuring hit singles.
July 2019: "Chasin' You" Radio Service
In July 2019, Morgan Wallen's single "Chasin' You" was serviced to radio, later peaking at number two on the Hot Country Songs chart.
2019: Separation from KT Smith
In 2019, Morgan Wallen and KT Smith separated, allegedly due to infidelity.
May 2020: Arrest in Nashville
In May 2020, Morgan Wallen was arrested and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct after an incident at Kid Rock's bar in Nashville. The case was later settled in court.
August 2020: If I Know Me Reaches No. 1
In August 2020, If I Know Me reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart after 114 weeks.
October 2020: COVID-19 Controversy and SNL Cancellation
In October 2020, videos surfaced showing Morgan Wallen ignoring COVID-19 guidelines, leading to his cancellation as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
2020: Birth of Indigo
In 2020, Indigo, the son of Morgan Wallen and KT Smith, was born several months after their breakup.
January 2021: Dangerous: The Double Album Release
In January 2021, Morgan Wallen released his second album, Dangerous: The Double Album, which would achieve unprecedented success.
February 2, 2021: Racial Slur Controversy
On February 2, 2021, TMZ released a video of Morgan Wallen using a racial slur, leading to widespread condemnation and temporary removal from radio and streaming platforms.
February 2021: Billboard Chart Dominance
In February 2021, Dangerous: The Double Album became the only country album in Billboard 200 history to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1.
April 2021: Donation to BMAC
In April 2021, Morgan Wallen donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition in the names of people who counseled him after the racial slur incident.
2021: Dangerous: The Double Album Success
In 2021, Dangerous: The Double Album achieved significant success, topping charts and breaking records with hit singles.
2021: Dangerous Album Success and Impact
In 2021, Despite Controversy, Dangerous Album sales surged, making it the best performing album of the year.
2021: "Spin You Around" certified double platinum
In 2021, Morgan Wallen's debut single "Spin You Around" was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
February 2022: Co-writing "Wild as Her"
In February 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Tyler Joe Miller single "Wild as Her".
July 2022: Co-writing "Brown Eyes Baby"
In July 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Keith Urban single "Brown Eyes Baby".
December 2022: One Thing at a Time Sampler EP Release
In December 2022, Morgan Wallen released a sampler EP titled One Thing at a Time, featuring three songs.
2022: Dangerous Album Continues to Break Records
In 2022, the Dangerous album broke the record for the most weeks in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart among albums by a singular artist.
March 3, 2023: One Thing at a Time Album Release
On March 3, 2023, Morgan Wallen released his third studio album One Thing at a Time.
April 23, 2023: Concert Cancellation Due to Vocal Issues
On April 23, 2023, Morgan Wallen had to cancel his concert in Oxford, Mississippi due to losing his voice minutes before the performance.
May 2023: Featured on Lil Durk's "Stand by Me"
In May 2023, Morgan Wallen was featured on the song "Stand by Me" from Lil Durk's eighth studio album, Almost Healed.
2023: Success of One Thing at a Time
In 2023, Morgan Wallen's album One Thing at a Time topped the Billboard 200 for 19 weeks, with all tracks entering the Billboard Hot 100 and "Last Night" achieving number one.
January 26, 2024: Panacea Records releases deluxe edition of Stand Alone EP
On January 26, 2024, Panacea Records released a deluxe 10th anniversary edition of Morgan Wallen's 2015 EP Stand Alone against his wishes.
March 3, 2024: Abbey Road Sessions Performance
On March 3, 2024, Morgan Wallen shared performances from his Abbey Road Sessions and debuted a new song titled "Lies Lies Lies".
April 7, 2024: Arrest for Allegedly Throwing Chair
On April 7, 2024, Morgan Wallen was arrested for allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church's bar in Nashville, facing multiple charges including felony reckless endangerment.
May 2, 2024: Announcement of "I Had Some Help" with Post Malone
On May 2, 2024, Morgan Wallen announced his next single entitled "I Had Some Help" with Post Malone.
June 1, 2024: Opening of Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen
On June 1, 2024, Morgan Wallen opened Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen, a six-story bar, restaurant, and music venue, in downtown Nashville.
September 2024: Announcement of "Love Somebody" Single
In September 2024, Morgan Wallen announced his second single from his upcoming fourth studio album, "Love Somebody."
December 2024: Guilty Plea and Sentencing
In December 2024, Morgan Wallen pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, with other charges dismissed, and was sentenced to a DUI education center and supervised probation.
December 31, 2024: Surprise Single Release: "Smile"
On December 31, 2024, Morgan Wallen surprise released a single he previously teased on his Instagram account titled "Smile."
January 24, 2025: Announcement of New Album and Tour
On January 24, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his fourth studio album, I'm the Problem, along with a tour of the same name.
January 31, 2025: "I'm the Problem" Single Release
On January 31, 2025, Morgan Wallen released the title track from his upcoming album, "I'm the Problem".
