History of Morgan Wallen in Timeline

Morgan Wallen is an American country pop singer from Sneedville, Tennessee. He gained initial recognition as a contestant on The Voice. He released his debut extended play in 2015 and subsequently signed with Big Loud, releasing his debut studio album, If I Know Me, in 2018. The album featured several successful singles, including "Whiskey Glasses." If I Know Me reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, achieving this after a record-breaking 114 weeks.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1992: Reference to Garth Brooks' Achievement

In 2021, Morgan Wallen's album, Dangerous: The Double Album, was the first album from a country artist to spend its first six weeks at the top of the Billboard chart since Garth Brooks' The Chase in 1992.

May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen's Birth

On May 13, 1993, Morgan Cole Wallen was born in Sneedville, Tennessee. He would later become a country pop singer.

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2014: The Voice Competition

In 2014, Morgan Wallen competed on season 6 of The Voice, auditioning with "Collide" by Howie Day. He joined Usher's team, later Adam Levine's, but was eliminated during the playoffs.

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August 24, 2015: Stand Alone EP Release

On August 24, 2015, Morgan Wallen released his Stand Alone EP under Panacea Records, featuring "Spin You Around" as his debut single.

2015: Stand Alone EP Release

In 2015, Morgan Wallen released his debut extended play, Stand Alone, after signing with Panacea Records. This marked an early milestone in his music career.

2015: Signing with Big Loud and First Single Release

In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud and released his debut single "The Way I Talk". He also co-wrote songs for other artists.

2015: Release of Stand Alone

In 2015, Morgan Wallen's extended play album Stand Alone was released.

2016: Wallen begins relationship with KT Smith

In 2016, Morgan Wallen began a relationship with influencer KT Smith, and the couple got engaged several months later.

2016: Signing with Big Loud

In 2016, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud, a significant step in advancing his career in the country music industry.

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: If I Know Me Album Release

In 2018, Morgan Wallen released his debut studio album, If I Know Me, featuring the singles "The Way I Talk", "Up Down", "Whiskey Glasses", and "Chasin' You".

July 2019: "Chasin' You" Radio Release

In July 2019, Morgan Wallen's single "Chasin' You" was serviced to radio.

2019: Wallen and KT Smith separated due to infidelity

In 2019, Morgan Wallen and influencer KT Smith separated due to Wallen's infidelity.

May 2020: Wallen arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct

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. He reportedly kicked glass items and engaged in verbal altercations. The case was later settled in court.

August 2020: If I Know Me Reaches No. 1 on Top Country Albums Chart

In August 2020, after 114 weeks, Morgan Wallen's album If I Know Me reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.

October 2020: Wallen's Saturday Night Live appearance cancelled after violating COVID-19 guidelines

In October 2020, videos surfaced showing Morgan Wallen disregarding CDC guidelines in bars after attending a University of Alabama football game. As a result, his scheduled appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live was cancelled. He later appeared in an episode two months later.

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2020: Birth of Wallen and KT Smith's son, Indigo

In 2020, Indigo, the son of Morgan Wallen and KT Smith, was born several months after their breakup.

February 2, 2021: Racial Slur Controversy

On February 2, 2021, TMZ released a video showing Morgan Wallen using a racial slur, leading to widespread condemnation, removal of his music from radio stations and playlists, and suspension of his recording contract. Wallen apologized soon after.

2021: Dangerous: The Double Album Success

In 2021, Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart, remaining at number one for six consecutive weeks on the US chart.

2021: "Spin You Around" Certified Double Platinum

In 2021, Morgan Wallen's debut single, "Spin You Around", was certified double platinum by the RIAA.

2023: One Thing at a Time Album Release and Chart Success

In 2023, Morgan Wallen's third studio album, One Thing at a Time, was released and spent its first 12 weeks atop the Billboard 200. All 36 tracks from the album charted on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. The album spawned eight singles, including "Last Night", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the 2023 year-end chart.

January 26, 2024: Deluxe Edition Release of Stand Alone EP

On January 26, 2024, Panacea Records released a deluxe 10th anniversary edition of Morgan Wallen's 2015 Stand Alone EP, including eight previously unreleased songs. Wallen expressed that the release was against his wishes.

April 7, 2024: Wallen arrested for allegedly throwing a chair off a bar roof

On April 7, 2024, Morgan Wallen was arrested for allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church's bar in Nashville. He was charged with felony reckless endangerment and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

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: Wallen announces second single "Love Somebody"

In September 2024, Morgan Wallen announced "Love Somebody" as the second single from his upcoming fourth studio album. The release of the song was planned for October.

December 2024: Wallen pleads guilty to reckless endangerment

In December 2024, Morgan Wallen pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment related to the April 7 incident, with other charges dismissed. He was sentenced to a DUI education center and supervised probation.

2024: Billboard 200 Chart Topping

In 2024, Morgan Wallen's album One Thing at a Time topped the Billboard 200 for seven more non-consecutive weeks.

January 24, 2025: Wallen announces his fourth studio album "I'm the Problem" and tour

On January 24, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his fourth studio album, titled "I'm the Problem", along with a tour of the same name, and the release of the title track, which was previously teased on his Instagram account as "I Guess".

March 2025: Wallen released two promotional singles "Just in Case" and "I'm a Little Crazy"

In March 2025, Morgan Wallen released two promotional singles, "Just in Case" and "I'm a Little Crazy".

April 15, 2025: Wallen announces next single "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone

On April 15, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his next single, "I Ain't Comin' Back," featuring Post Malone, marking their second collaboration in less than a year. Wallen also confirmed that "What I Want" will be a female duet. Speculation arose about the female collaborator, and Tate McRae hinted at a collaboration through an Instagram story.

April 2025: Wallen teases upcoming song "I Ain't Comin' Back"

In April 2025, Morgan Wallen teased an upcoming song seemingly titled "I Ain't Comin' Back" to his Instagram story with the caption "Might put this one out next but gotta check with the other artist on it first", confirming that it is a collaboration.

April 18, 2025: Release of "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone

On April 18, 2025, Morgan Wallen released "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone. This is their second collaboration in less than a year, following "I Had Some Help".