History of Morgan Wallen in Timeline

Morgan Wallen is an American country and country pop singer from Sneedville, Tennessee. He gained initial recognition competing on The Voice in 2014. He released his debut EP "Stand Alone" in 2015 on Panacea Records before signing with Big Loud and releasing his second EP "The Way I Talk" in 2016. His debut album, "If I Know Me" (2018), featured popular singles like "Whiskey Glasses" and reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart after a record-breaking 114 weeks.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1992: Garth Brooks' The Chase

In 1992, Garth Brooks' "The Chase" was the last new album from a country artist to spend its first six weeks atop the US Billboard 200 before Morgan Wallen's album achieved the same feat in 2021.

May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen Born

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

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2014: The Voice Audition and Elimination

In 2014, Morgan Wallen auditioned for "The Voice" with "Collide" by Howie Day, initially joining Usher's team and later being taken by Adam Levine before being eliminated during the playoffs, which influenced his later practice and career.

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2014: The Voice

In 2014, Morgan Wallen competed in season 6 of "The Voice". He was eliminated in the playoffs after joining Usher's team and later Adam Levine's team.

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August 24, 2015: Stand Alone (EP) Release

On August 24, 2015, Morgan Wallen released his debut EP, "Stand Alone," after signing with Panacea Records and teaming up with Dominic Frost on guitar. "Spin You Around" was his debut single.

2015: Signing with Big Loud Records

In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud Records and its publishing company, leading to his songs being paired with other artists and the release of his debut single, "The Way I Talk."

2015: Stand Alone EP Release

In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Panacea Records and released his debut extended play titled "Stand Alone".

2016: The Way I Talk EP Release

In 2016, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud and released his second extended play titled "The Way I Talk".

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2017: "The Way I Talk" Music Video Release

In 2017, Morgan Wallen released his first music video for the song "The Way I Talk," furthering his burgeoning music career.

April 27, 2018: If I Know Me Album Release

On April 27, 2018, Morgan Wallen released his debut studio album, "If I Know Me," which featured the successful single "Whiskey Glasses."

2018: If I Know Me Album Release

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

July 2019: "Chasin' You" Serviced to Radio

In July 2019, Morgan Wallen's single, "Chasin' You," was serviced to radio, later peaking at number two on the Hot Country Songs chart and topping the year-end tally for 2020.

August 2020: If I Know Me Reaches No. 1

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

October 2020: SNL Appearance Cancelled

In October 2020, Morgan Wallen's appearance as a musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" was cancelled after videos surfaced showing him ignoring CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He later appeared on the show two months later.

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February 2, 2021: Racial Slur Controversy

On February 2, 2021, a video surfaced of Morgan Wallen using a racial slur, leading to the temporary removal of his music from radio stations and streaming services, and the suspension of his recording contract.

April 2021: Donation to BMAC

In April 2021, Morgan Wallen donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition in the names of 20 individuals who had counseled him following his racial slur controversy.

2021: Dangerous: The Double Album Success and Impact

In 2021, Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" achieved significant commercial success, debuting atop the US Billboard 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart, with hit singles like "7 Summers" earning top 10 status on the Hot 100.

2021: "Spin You Around" Certified Double Platinum

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

2021: Surge in Album Sales and Chart Dominance

In 2021, following controversy, Morgan Wallen's album sales for "Dangerous" surged, remaining atop the Billboard charts for seven weeks and becoming the best-performing album of the year.

February 2022: Collaboration and Songwriting

In February 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Tyler Joe Miller single "Wild as Her", demonstrating his songwriting versatility and contributing to other artists' successes.

July 2022: Co-writing "Brown Eyes Baby"

In July 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Keith Urban single "Brown Eyes Baby", further establishing himself as a songwriter for other artists.

December 2022: One Thing at a Time (Sampler) EP Release

In December 2022, Morgan Wallen released the sampler EP "One Thing at a Time (Sampler)", featuring songs he had been working on leading up to the release of his third album.

2022: Dangerous Broke Chart Record

In 2022, Morgan Wallen's album "Dangerous" broke the record for the most weeks in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart among albums by a solo artist and was awarded Album of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.

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", which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and became the most-popular album of the year.

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April 23, 2023: Wallen Cancels Performance Due to Lost Voice

On April 23, 2023, Morgan Wallen announced he was unable to perform at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi due to losing his voice, and fans were directed to receive refunds.

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 album Almost Healed, marking their second collaboration.

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2023: One Thing at a Time Album Success

In 2023, Morgan Wallen's third studio album, "One Thing at a Time," dominated the Billboard 200 chart for 12 weeks and spawned multiple hit singles including "Last Night", which topped the Billboard Hot 100.

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

On January 26, 2024, Panacea Records released a deluxe 10th anniversary edition of Morgan Wallen's 2015 EP, Stand Alone, featuring eight previously unreleased songs from the original sessions. Wallen stated this release was against his wishes and responded by releasing a re-recording of "Spin You Around (1/24)".

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June 1, 2024: Opening of Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen

On June 1, 2024, Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen opened in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The six-story venue serves as a restaurant and music venue and is a partnership between Wallen and the TC Restaurant Group.

September 2024: Announcement of 'Love Somebody' Single

In September 2024, Morgan Wallen announced "Love Somebody" as the second single from his upcoming fourth studio album. The single was released on October 18 and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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December 2024: Wallen Pleads Guilty in Chair-Throwing Incident

In December 2024, Morgan Wallen pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment related to the April 7, 2024 chair-throwing incident, receiving a sentence of seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation, with the other two charges being dismissed.

2024: Continued Success of One Thing at a Time

In 2024, Morgan Wallen's album "One Thing at a Time" continued its reign on the Billboard 200, topping the chart for an additional seven non-consecutive weeks, marking a total of 19 weeks at number one.

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January 24, 2025: Announcement of 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, alongside a tour of the same name, and the release of the title track. The album is set to release on May 16 and will include 37 songs.

March 2025: Release of Promotional Singles and SNL Performance

In March 2025, Morgan Wallen released two promotional singles, "Just in Case" and "I'm a Little Crazy". On March 29, Wallen was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "I'm the Problem" and "Just in Case".

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April 15, 2025: Announcement of 'I Ain't Comin' Back' and Collaboration Speculation

On April 15, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his next single "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone, set to release on April 18, 2025. He also confirmed "What I Want" will be a female duet, leading to speculation that the collaboration would be with Tate McRae after she posted an Instagram story with Tennessee Volunteers colors.

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April 2025: Teasing Upcoming Collaboration

In April 2025, Morgan Wallen teased an upcoming collaborative song titled "I Ain't Comin' Back" on his Instagram story, confirming that it is a collaboration and checking with the other artist first.

May 16, 2025: I'm the Problem Album Release

On May 16, 2025, Morgan Wallen released his fourth studio album, "I'm the Problem", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured chart-topping singles like "Love Somebody" and "What I Want".