History of Morgan Wallen in Timeline
Morgan Wallen is an American country music singer who gained initial recognition on The Voice in 2014. After his elimination, he pursued a music career, releasing his debut EP 'Stand Alone' in 2015. He then signed with Big Loud and released his second EP, 'The Way I Talk,' in 2016. Wallen's debut album, 'If I Know Me' (2018), featured successful singles like "Whiskey Glasses" and "Up Down." The album achieved significant success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart after a record-breaking run.
1992: Reference to Garth Brooks' The Chase
In 1992, Garth Brooks' The Chase was the last album from a country artist to spend its first six weeks at number one before Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album achieved the same feat.
May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen's Birth
On May 13, 1993, Morgan Cole Wallen was born in Sneedville, Tennessee.
2014: Competed on The Voice
In 2014, Morgan Wallen competed in the sixth season of The Voice, a music competition program.
August 24, 2015: Release of Stand Alone EP
On August 24, 2015, Morgan Wallen released his Stand Alone EP after signing with Panacea Records.
2015: Signing with Big Loud and Debut Single Release
In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud, and they began pairing his songs with other artists. That year, he released his debut single "The Way I Talk".
2015: Debut EP Release and Signing with Panacea Records
In 2015, Morgan Wallen signed with Panacea Records and released his debut extended play titled Stand Alone.
2016: Signed with Big Loud
In 2016, Morgan Wallen signed with Big Loud to release his second extended play, The Way I Talk.
2017: First Music Video Release
In 2017, Morgan Wallen released his first music video for the song "The Way I Talk".
April 27, 2018: Release of If I Know Me Album
On April 27, 2018, Morgan Wallen's debut studio album, If I Know Me, was released.
2018: Release of Debut Album If I Know Me
In 2018, Morgan Wallen's debut studio album If I Know Me was released, featuring singles like "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.
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: COVID-19 Controversy and SNL Cancellation
In October 2020, videos surfaced showing Morgan Wallen ignoring COVID-19 guidelines, leading to his cancellation as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
February 2, 2021: Racial Slur Controversy
On February 2, 2021, a video surfaced showing Morgan Wallen using a racial slur, leading to widespread backlash, removal of his music from radio stations and playlists, and suspension of his recording contract.
April 2021: Donation to Black Music Action Coalition
In April 2021, Morgan Wallen donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) in the names of 20 individuals who had counseled him after the racial slur incident.
2021: Release and Success of Dangerous: The Double Album
In 2021, Morgan Wallen released his double album, Dangerous: The Double Album, which achieved significant commercial success and broke chart records. Singles like "More Than My Hometown" and "7 Summers" were hits.
2021: "Spin You Around" Certified Double Platinum
In 2021, Morgan Wallen's debut single, "Spin You Around," released under Panacea Records, was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
2021: Continued Success and Chart Dominance of Dangerous
In 2021, sales of Morgan Wallen's album Dangerous surged after a controversy, and it became the best-performing album of the year. The album also earned the Album of the Year award by the Academy of Country Music.
February 2022: Collaboration on Tyler Joe Miller's "Wild as Her"
In February 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Tyler Joe Miller single "Wild as Her".
July 2022: Co-writing on Keith Urban's "Brown Eyes Baby"
In July 2022, Morgan Wallen co-wrote the Keith Urban single "Brown Eyes Baby".
December 2022: Release of One Thing at a Time (Sampler) EP
In December 2022, Morgan Wallen released a sampler EP titled One Thing at a Time (Sampler), featuring the songs "One Thing at a Time", "Tennessee Fan", and "Days That End in Why".
2022: Dangerous Breaks 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.
March 3, 2023: Release of One Thing at a Time Album
On March 3, 2023, Morgan Wallen released his third studio album, One Thing at a Time, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart and spent its first 12 weeks at number one.
2023: Release and Success of One Thing at a Time Album
In 2023, Morgan Wallen's third studio album One Thing at a Time was released, achieving significant success and topping the Billboard 200 chart for 12 weeks. The album spawned eight singles, including "You Proof", "Thought You Should Know", and "Last Night".
2024: Continued Chart Success of One Thing at a Time
In 2024, Morgan Wallen's album One Thing at a Time continued to top the Billboard 200 chart for seven non-consecutive weeks.
May 16, 2025: Release of I'm the Problem Album
On May 16, 2025, Morgan Wallen's fourth studio album I'm the Problem was released, achieving significant chart success.
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