History of Morgan Wallen in Timeline
Morgan Wallen is an American country and country pop singer who gained initial recognition on The Voice in 2014. After being eliminated from the show, he pursued a music career, releasing his debut EP Stand Alone in 2015. He then signed with Big Loud, releasing his second EP The Way I Talk in 2016. Wallen's debut album If I Know Me (2018) featured popular singles like "Whiskey Glasses" and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart after a record-breaking 114 weeks.
1992: Reference to Garth Brooks' The Chase
In 1992, Garth Brooks' album "The Chase" was the last country album to achieve a milestone that Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" later matched in 2021.
May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen Born
On May 13, 1993, Morgan Cole Wallen was born in Sneedville, Tennessee. He is an American country and country pop singer.
2014: The Voice
In 2014, Morgan Wallen competed in the sixth season of "The Voice", a music competition program.
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: Signing with Big Loud and Debut Single
In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud Records after a demo was sent by his manager. He also released his debut single "The Way I Talk" that year. He also co-wrote songs for other artists.
2015: Stand Alone EP Release
In 2015, after being eliminated from The Voice, Morgan Wallen signed to Panacea Records and released his debut extended play (EP) titled "Stand Alone".
2016: Signing with Big Loud and The Way I Talk EP
In 2016, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud Records and released his second extended play, "The Way I Talk".
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's debut studio album, "If I Know Me", was released. The third single, "Whiskey Glasses", became a major success.
2018: If I Know Me Album Release
On April 27, 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 released to radio, eventually peaking at number two on the Hot Country Songs chart.
August 2020: If I Know Me Reaches No. 1
In August 2020, after a record-breaking 114 weeks, Morgan Wallen's album "If I Know Me" reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.
October 2020: COVID-19 Controversy and SNL Cancellation
In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan Wallen was seen in TikTok videos ignoring CDC guidelines in bars after a football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His appearance as musical guest on Saturday Night Live was cancelled as a result.
February 2, 2021: Racial Slur Incident
On February 2, 2021, TMZ released a video recorded on January 31 showing Morgan Wallen using a racial slur. He apologized shortly after, but radio stations temporarily removed his music, and his record label suspended his contract.
April 2021: Donation to Black Music Action Coalition
In April 2021, Morgan Wallen donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition in the names of 20 people who had counseled him following the racial slur incident. His songs later returned to country radio in August and he was nominated for two American Music Awards, though he was not invited to the ceremony.
2021: Dangerous: The Double Album Success
In 2021, Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" achieved significant success, debuting atop the Billboard 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart. It remained atop the Canadian chart for four weeks and the US chart for six weeks, becoming the first new album from a country artist to achieve this since Garth Brooks' "The Chase" in 1992.
2021: "Spin You Around" Certified Double Platinum
In 2021, Morgan Wallen's debut single "Spin You Around", initially released in 2015, was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
2021: Dangerous Album Sales Surge
In 2021, following the controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen, album sales of "Dangerous" surged, increasing by over 100% in some cases. The album was the best-performing album of 2021.
February 2022: Co-writing Tyler Joe Miller Single
In February 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Tyler Joe Miller single, "Wild as Her".
May 2022: Property Purchase for Wallen's Bar
In May 2022, TCRG properties paid $10.2 million for the property in preparation for Morgan Wallen's bar.
July 2022: Co-writing Keith Urban Single
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 the sampler EP titled "One Thing at a Time (Sampler)", featuring three songs including "One Thing at a Time", "Tennessee Fan" and "Days That End in Why".
2022: Dangerous Breaks Chart Records
In 2022, Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous" album broke the record for the most weeks in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart among albums by a solo artist. It was also awarded Album of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, and Wallen won Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album at the Country Now Awards.
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 atop the Billboard 200 chart.
April 23, 2023: Wallen Cancels Performance Due to Lost Voice
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.
2023: One Thing at a Time Album Success
In 2023, Morgan Wallen's third studio album, "One Thing at a Time", topped the Billboard 200 for 19 non-consecutive weeks. All 36 tracks from the album charted on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, and it spawned eight singles including "Last Night", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, in 2023, Wallen expanded to stadiums with his One Night at a Time World Tour.
January 26, 2024: Deluxe Edition Release of 'Stand Alone' Against Wallen's Wishes
On January 26, 2024, Panacea Records released a deluxe 10th anniversary edition of Morgan Wallen's 2015 EP, Stand Alone, including eight previously unreleased songs, against his wishes. He released "Spin You Around (1/24)" as a response.
February 15, 2024: Details Revealed About Wallen's Bar
On February 15, 2024, it was 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.
April 7, 2024: Arrest in Nashville
On April 7, 2024, Morgan Wallen was arrested after allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church's bar in Nashville, and 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's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen opened in downtown Nashville, featuring a restaurant, music venue, and a partnership with Chef Tomasz Wosiak.
September 2024: Announcement of 'Love Somebody' Release
In September 2024, Morgan Wallen announced that "Love Somebody" would be the second single for his then-upcoming fourth studio album. It was released on October 18 and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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 serve seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation.
2024: One Thing at a Time Continues to Top Charts
In 2024, Morgan Wallen's album "One Thing at a Time" continued to top the Billboard 200 chart for seven more non-consecutive weeks, adding to its success from 2023.
January 24, 2025: Album and Tour Announcement
On January 24, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his fourth studio album, titled I'm the Problem, alongside a tour of the same name, and released the title track, which was previously teased on his Instagram account as "I Guess".
March 2025: Promotional Singles Release 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, and performed the title track, along with "Just in Case".
April 15, 2025: Announcement of "I Ain't Comin' Back" and Female Duet
On April 15, 2025, Morgan Wallen announced his next single "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone which released on April 18, 2025. Wallen also confirmed that "What I Want" will be a female duet and hints at collaboration with Tate McRae.
April 2025: Teasing Upcoming Collaboration
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: "I Ain't Comin' Back" Release
On April 18, 2025, Morgan Wallen released "I Ain't Comin' Back" featuring Post Malone.
May 16, 2025: I'm the Problem Album Release
On May 16, 2025, Morgan Wallen's fourth studio album, "I'm the Problem", was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It featured the chart-topping singles "Love Somebody" and "What I Want" (featuring Tate McRae).
May 25, 2025: 'I'm the Problem' Debuts Atop Billboard 200
On May 25, 2025, Morgan Wallen's album 'I'm the Problem' debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, marking his third consecutive number-one album.
May 31, 2025: End of Morgan Wallen Radio Limited Run
On May 31, 2025, Morgan Wallen's limited run channel on Sirius XM radio, entitled Morgan Wallen Radio, concluded.
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