Artist Name: Morgan Wallen 

America learned Morgan Wallen’s name in 2014 on NBC’s The Voice, when the timid singer-songwriter took center stage in Los Angeles to audition.

Wallen earned a spot on Usher’s team, but was eliminated during the playoffs. Despite the devastating loss, he kept up the positive momentum and fled to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. Upon arrival, he inked a publishing deal with Big Loud Records and quickly became one of the strongest songwriters on Music Row. It wasn’t until 2016, when Wallen released his debut single, “The Way I Talk” and collaboration “Up Down” featuring Florida Georgia Line. The smash hit graced the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart and prepared him to drop his first studio album. 

Following the release of If I Know Me, which includes fan-favorites  “Chasin’ You,” “Whatcha Know ‘Bout That,” and “Whiskey Glasses,” Morgan became a country music mainstay. His contemporary country sound struck a chord with listeners and he instantly garnered a devoted fan base. In 2022, Dangerous: The Double Album became the third most streamed record in the United States, behind Bad Bunny and Harry Styles. Wallen’s latest collection, One Thing At a Time had the largest streaming debut cross-genre in 2023. Wallen is currently on his world-renowned One Night Tour, which has already sold over $200 million tickets. The high-demand run is expected to become the highest-grossing country tour in history. 

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Morgan Wallen’s Fandom: Morgan Wallen has become one of the most polarizing figures in entertainment, but his passionate fans have rallied behind him. When a video of Wallen surfaced in 2021 of him using a racial slur, the industry turned their back. The hitmaker was pulled from prestigious award shows, country radio, and his label pressed pause on his deal. The controversy occurred after Wallen released his second studio album. Despite the backlash and  “cancel-culture,” his sales increased and the collection became 2021’s top-selling album across genres. Wallen’s  recipe for success? His fans. 

Birthdate: May 13, 1993

Birthplace: Sneedville, Tennessee 

Family Background: Morgan Wallen was born to Tommy and Lesli Wallen. He has three sisters, two biological and one adopted. The vocalist attended Gibbs High School in Knoxville, where he was a part of the  baseball team as a pitcher and shortstop. Wallens plans were to play at the collegiate level, but he tore his ulnar collateral ligament. He attended the University of Tennessee for a brief period before pursuing his music career – he was studying pre-engineering. 

Spouses/  Partners: Morgan Wallen has never been legally married. However, he was previously engaged to Katie “KT” Smith. They started dating in 2017 and were engaged for three years before parting ways. Fans have speculated that Wallen is in a romantic relationship with country newcomer, Megan Moroney. 

Children: Yes. Morgan Wallen is the father of Son Indigo Wilder. The singer-songwriter welcomed the baby boy with ex KT Smith. 

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Charitable or Philanthropic Activities: The crooner created the Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports programs for “youth in the  areas of sports and music.” The nonprofit also provides disaster relief support and meals to first responders. 

Influences and Role Models: Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Breaking Benjamin, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Bad Company, The War on Drugs, The Eagles, and Nickelback. 

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