Morgan Cole Wallen is a renowned American country music artist known for his powerful vocals and songwriting skills. He gained early recognition on the sixth season of the singing competition show, The Voice, where he was mentored by music industry giants Usher and Adam Levine. Following his stint on the show, he launched his music career, releasing his debut EP, "Stand Alone," in 2015. Wallen's talent has earned him critical acclaim and commercial success, with accolades including an Academy of Country Music Award and numerous Billboard Music Awards.
1992: Garth Brooks Sets Chart Record
Garth Brooks' album "The Chase" set a record in 1992 for the longest time at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart by a country artist, which was later matched by Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album."
May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen is Born
Morgan Cole Wallen was born on May 13, 1993.
2014: Wallen Competes on "The Voice"
Morgan Wallen competed on season six of the music competition show "The Voice" in 2014, where he showcased his talent and began to gain recognition in the music industry.
August 24, 2015: "Stand Alone" EP Release
Morgan Wallen & Them Shadows released the EP "Stand Alone" on August 24, 2015.
2015: Morgan Wallen Releases Debut EP
In 2015, Morgan Wallen released his debut EP, "Stand Alone", marking the beginning of his professional music career.
2015: Release of "Stand Alone" EP
Morgan Wallen released his EP "Stand Alone" in 2015.
2015: Wallen Signs with Big Loud Records
Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud Records and its publishing company in 2015.
2016: Wallen Signs with Big Loud Records
Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud Records in 2016, a pivotal step in his rise to country music stardom.
2017: "The Way I Talk" Music Video Release
Morgan Wallen released his first music video for his debut single "The Way I Talk" in 2017.
April 27, 2018: "If I Know Me" is Released
Morgan Wallen's debut studio album, "If I Know Me," was released on April 27, 2018, featuring his breakthrough single, "Whiskey Glasses."
2018: "If I Know Me" is Released
Morgan Wallen's debut album, "If I Know Me," was released in 2018, featuring popular singles like "Up Down," "Whiskey Glasses," and "Chasin' You."
July 2019: "Chasin' You" Release
Morgan Wallen's single "Chasin' You" was serviced to radio in July 2019.
July 2020: Birth of Wallen's Son
Morgan Wallen's son with ex-fiancee KT Smith was born in July 2020.
August 2020: "If I Know Me" Tops Country Albums Chart
In August 2020, "If I Know Me" reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart after a record-breaking 114 weeks.
October 2020: Wallen's Conduct During COVID-19 Pandemic
In October 2020, Morgan Wallen faced criticism for videos showing him ignoring COVID-19 safety guidelines. This led to a temporary suspension from Saturday Night Live, which he later appeared on in a self-deprecating skit.
January 2021: "Dangerous: The Double Album" is Released
Morgan Wallen released his second studio album, "Dangerous: The Double Album", in January 2021.
February 2, 2021: Wallen Caught Using Racial Slur
TMZ released a video on February 2, 2021, showing Morgan Wallen using a racial slur. The incident led to widespread condemnation, the removal of his music from various platforms, and the suspension of his record contract.
February 2021: "Dangerous: The Double Album" Makes Billboard History
In February 2021, Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" became the only country album in Billboard 200 history to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 and spent a total of ten weeks at the top spot.
April 2021: Wallen Donates to Black Music Action Coalition
In April 2021, following controversy over a racial slur, Morgan Wallen donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition. He also gave individuals involved in his counseling the option to direct a portion of the funds to a charity of their choice.
2021: "Spin You Around" is Certified Gold
Morgan Wallen's single "Spin You Around" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2021.
2021: "Dangerous: The Double Album" Achieves International Success
Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" (2021) achieved international success, topping the US Billboard 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart. It remained at No. 1 in Canada for four consecutive weeks and in the US for six, a first for a country artist since Garth Brooks' "The Chase" in 1992.
2021: Dangerous Album Sales Surge Amidst Controversy
Despite a controversy in 2021, Morgan Wallen's album "Dangerous" experienced a surge in sales, topping charts and breaking records. It became the best-performing album of the year.
February 2022: Co-writes "Wild as Her" with Tyler Joe Miller
Morgan Wallen co-wrote the single "Wild as Her" with Tyler Joe Miller, which was released in February 2022.
July 2022: Co-writes "Brown Eyes Baby" with Keith Urban
Morgan Wallen co-wrote the single "Brown Eyes Baby" with Keith Urban, which was released in July 2022.
December 2022: Releases "One Thing at a Time" Sampler EP
In December 2022, Morgan Wallen released a sampler EP titled "One Thing at a Time," featuring three new songs.
2022: Dangerous Continues to Break Records
In 2022, Morgan Wallen's album "Dangerous" continued its success, breaking the record for most weeks in the Billboard 200's top 10 by a solo artist. It also received Album of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
March 3, 2023: Release of "One Thing at a Time" Album
Morgan Wallen released his third studio album, "One Thing at a Time," on March 3, 2023.
April 23, 2023: Cancels Oxford, Mississippi Show Due to Vocal Loss
On April 23, 2023, Morgan Wallen announced the cancellation of his performance at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, just minutes before showtime due to losing his voice.
May 2023: Featured on Lil Durk's "Stand by Me"
Morgan Wallen was featured on the song "Stand by Me" from Lil Durk's eighth studio album, "Almost Healed," in May 2023.
2023: "One Thing at a Time" Breaks Billboard Records
Morgan Wallen's third studio album, "One Thing at a Time," topped the Billboard 200 chart for 19 non-consecutive weeks in 2023, with all 36 songs entering the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the record for the most songs by one artist on the chart simultaneously. The single "Last Night" became his first No. 1 single, set records for weeks at No. 1 for a non-collaboration, tied for the second-longest run at No. 1, and topped the year-end chart.
January 26, 2024: Release of "Stand Alone" Deluxe Edition
A deluxe 10th anniversary edition of Morgan Wallen's 2015 EP "Stand Alone," including previously unreleased songs, was released on January 26, 2024, by Panacea Records. Wallen stated the release was "against his wishes."
March 3, 2024: Abbey Road Sessions and New Song Debut
On March 3, 2024, Morgan Wallen performed as part of the Abbey Road Sessions and debuted a new song titled "Lies Lies Lies".
April 7, 2024: Wallen Arrested in Nashville
Morgan Wallen was arrested on April 7, 2024, for allegedly throwing a chair off a bar roof in Nashville, leading to charges of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
May 2, 2024: Announces Single "I Had Some Help" with Post Malone
Morgan Wallen announced his single "I Had Some Help," featuring Post Malone, on May 2, 2024.