Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Morgan Wallen

Discover the career path of Morgan Wallen, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Morgan Wallen is an American country pop singer who gained initial recognition through his appearance on The Voice. He released his debut extended play, Stand Alone, in 2015, followed by The Way I Talk in 2016 after signing with Big Loud. His debut studio album, If I Know Me (2018), spawned several successful singles, including "Whiskey Glasses." The album achieved the top spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart after a notable 114 weeks.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 24, 2015: Stand Alone (EP) Released

On August 24, 2015, Morgan Wallen released his debut extended play Stand Alone under Panacea Records, after signing with them earlier in the year. The EP featured the single "Spin You Around".

April 27, 2018: If I Know Me Album Release

On April 27, 2018, Morgan Wallen released his debut studio album If I Know Me. The album included the hit single "Whiskey Glasses".

July 2019: Chasin' You Released to Radio

In July 2019, Morgan Wallen's single "Chasin' You" was serviced to radio. The single later peaked at number two on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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

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.

February 2022: Co-Wrote Tyler Joe Miller Single

In February 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote Tyler Joe Miller's single "Wild as Her".

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May 2022: Purchase of Property for the Bar

In May 2022, TCRG properties paid 10.2 million dollars for the property behind Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row bar in preparation for Morgan Wallen's bar.

July 2022: Co-Wrote Keith Urban Single

In July 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote Keith Urban's single "Brown Eyes Baby".

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

In December 2022, Morgan Wallen released a sampler EP titled One Thing at a Time (Sampler), featuring three songs he had been working on.

March 3, 2023: One Thing at a Time Album Released

On March 3, 2023, Morgan Wallen released his third studio album One Thing at a Time, which would debut atop the Billboard 200.

April 23, 2023: Wallen Cancels Performance

On April 23, 2023, Morgan Wallen announced he couldn't 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 Album

In May 2023, Morgan Wallen was featured on the song "Stand by Me" from Lil Durk's eighth studio album Almost Healed, marking their second collaboration.

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February 15, 2024: Details Revealed About Wallen's Bar

On February 15, 2024, Nashville Post revealed that Morgan Wallen's bar would be 30,000 square-feet, consisting of six bar areas, three live music areas, a gift shop, and a rooftop deck.

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

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

September 2024: Announcement of "Love Somebody"

In September 2024, Morgan Wallen announced that "Love Somebody" would be his second single for his then-upcoming fourth studio album. The single was released on October 18.

January 24, 2025: Announcement of 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, and the release of the title track, which was previously teased on his Instagram account as "I Guess".

March 2025: Release of Promotional Singles

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

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April 15, 2025: Announcement of Next Single and Collaboration Speculation

On April 15, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his next single "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone which was released on April 18, 2025. Morgan also confirmed that "What I Want" will be a female duet, sparking speculation about the collaborator.

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