Country music has evolved far beyond the dreadful, deathly donkey clopping of Hank Williams— instead, the quick-rising, record-breaking superstar, Morgan Wallen, has been making country cool again with hit after sensational hit. One live clip of Morgan singing his US #1, “Love Somebody,” is currently causing a scene over on YouTube, amassing 3.6 million views to date!
Morgan packed his home state Neyland Stadium to the rafters for this mega live show. But all the glitz of his supersonic success couldn’t take the country soul out of the star, who sang from the Beyoncé-sized stage in a black button-up trucker shirt, faded jeans, and a snapback cap.
A sea of phone torches flood the dark stadium before him, transforming the grounds into a galaxy of twinkling lights, as 100,000 fans scream Morgan’s lyrics back almost as loud as his own mic.
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Morgan’s song choice, “Love Somebody,” could pass for a pop hit just as well as a country track; weaving classic acoustic guitar solos into its radio-pop soundscape, with one lead riff even sounding suspiciously akin to Dua Lipa’s “Training Season.” Morgan captures the old-school trademarks of his niche, planting them amidst a chart-topping glaze of commercial pop to summon a new beast entirely, carving a path to success that’s hardly been followed quite so rapidly before.
Morgan first shot to fame competing on The Voice USA’s sixth season and released his debut EP, “Stand Alone,” the year after his elimination. His debut studio album, “If I Know Me,” topped the Billboard Top Country Albums charts in 2018, before his second LP, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” broke multiple records with its 10-week stay atop the Billboard 200 charts.
But the Tennessee-born star wasn’t content with just breaking records in country music. All 36 songs comprising Morgan’s third album, 2023’s “One Thing At A Time,” soon entered the Billboard Hot 100, giving Morgan the crown for most songs by an artist on the chart at one time. Morgan’s rapid rise to the top has culminated in an incredible fourteen Billboard Music Awards to date, as well as winning the title of Entertainer of the Year at 2024’s Country Music Association Awards.
“Love Somebody,” which hit streaming services in October 2024, anticipates Morgan’s upcoming studio album, “I’m The Problem,” which is set for release this year. You can listen to Morgan’s Abbey Road Studios-recorded lead single for the album, “Lies Lies Lies,” in the second video above!
Morgan Wallen is redefining the country music scene, captivating fans with his record-breaking talent and electrifying live performances. The viral sensation of his Neyland Stadium show is a testament to his growing legacy. Dive deeper into Morgan’s world and explore more about this incredible artist through the links below.