History of Morgan Wallen in Timeline

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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May 13, 1993: Morgan Wallen Born

On May 13, 1993, Morgan Cole Wallen was born in Sneedville, Tennessee.

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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.

October 2020: Wallen's CDC Guideline Violation

In October 2020, videos surfaced on TikTok showing Morgan Wallen disregarding CDC guidelines in bars in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, after attending a University of Alabama football game, leading to cancellation of his SNL appearance.

February 2, 2021: Video of Wallen Using Racial Slur Surfaces

On February 2, 2021, TMZ released a video recorded on January 31 showing Morgan Wallen using a racial slur. This resulted in radio stations temporarily removing his music, streaming services removing him from playlists, and his record label suspending his contract.

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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January 26, 2024: Deluxe Edition Release of Stand Alone

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 Wallen's wishes. In response, Wallen released "Spin You Around (1/24)", an acoustic re-recording of the original.

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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.

April 7, 2024: Arrested 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. He was charged with multiple counts, including felony reckless endangerment.

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.

December 2024: Wallen Pleads Guilty

In December 2024, Morgan Wallen pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, with the other charges being dismissed, and was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center, and two consecutive years of supervised probation.

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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