Hollywood Life: 5 Things You Should Know About Country Singers
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Morgan Wallen
has risen to the top of the country music scene for many years. The “Last Night’ singer has been a crossover hit despite some controversy. Morgan has released several songs, collaborating with Lil Durk
, Drake, and, this year, Post Malone on their track “I Had Some Help,” which is nominated at the 2024 Country Music Awards. He has released several songs, collaborating with Lil Durk,
Drake
, and, this year,
Post Malone on their track “I Had Some Help,” which is nominated at the 2024 Country Music Awards.Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockHere’s what else you need to know about Morgan:
It Took 2 Years for His Debut Album to Top the Charts
His first studio LP If I Know Me dropped on April 27, 2018. Morgan had opened for
Florida Georgia line
on their 2017 tour. His third single, Whiskey Glasses, was released in summer 2018, and was a slow-burn hit that reached number one on country radio airplay charts by June 2019. It was one of the biggest hits of the year. If I Know Me finally finally reached the number one spot on the Billboard Country Album chart in August 2020, 114 weeks after it was released.Morgan was Cut from a 2020 ‘SNL’ Episode for Breaking COVID QuarantineMorgan broke strict quarantine rules in place by SNL due to COVID-19, and was seen in several TikTok videos at partying hard in Tuscaloosa, AL following the University of Alabama’s football game the previous Saturday. Morgan, then 27, shared an Instagram video on October 7 from his New York Hotel Room, where he revealed he was preparing for his Saturday show. “I got a phone call from the Show that I won’t be able play.” Morgan said that the COVID protocol was the reason for his inability to play. He also noted that although he had tested negative for coronaviruses, his actions on the previous weekend were “pretty rash” and affected both long-term goals and dreams. Morgan apologized to the cast and crew for “putting them in jeopardy,” by not using social distancing and partying without masks. He promised to “work” and accept responsibility. Morgan performed two of his hits, “7 Summers” and “Still Goin’ Down” during the
Jason Bateman
-hosted episode. He also appeared in a sketch making fun of his partying scandal.Morgan Was a Contestant on ‘The Voice’The singer appeared on 2014’s season six of the music competition. Surprisingly the Tennessee-born country singer wasn’t on Team Blake Shelton, as he was initially with coach Usher and then Team
Adam Levine
before being eliminated in the playoff rounds.Morgan Is a FatherHe welcomed son Indie Wilder in July with ex-fiancee Katie Smith
. Morgan posted a photo of him cradling little Wilder on Instagram, July 1. He wrote, “
Little wilder, I am a changed man.” I’m seeing mine differently. It’s no longer just me, and I am glad that it isn’t. You are.” You are.”
Morgan was involved in more controversy when he was heard using a racial slur
The singer of “Wasted On You” was heard hurling a slur as he headed into his Tennessee house. A video released by TMZ showed Morgan and his friends making a lot of noise as they arrived at the house. Neighbors came outside, and one began recording the incident.
Morgan is heard telling someone to watch over one of the other guys in their group. The country singer also yelled, “take care this p ****-ass and n *****.”” On February 10, 2021, he released a video apology explaining some of his remarks. He said, “The video that you saw was me at hour 72 of 72 on a bender. That’s also not something I’m very proud of.” He confessed he was feeling “nervous” while he recorded the Instagram post. He continued, “I let many people down…I am not OK with it…I accepted some invitations to have some honest and real conversations from some amazing Black organisations, executives, and leaders.” “Our words and actions are important, and I want to encourage everyone to learn from my mistakes. It is not fair to minimize what I did. He shared that it matters.01001010Days prior to the video, he apologized in a written statement. “I am embarrassed and sorry,” said he on February 5, 2021. “I made a racial insult that was inappropriate and unacceptable. I regret it.” This type of language is never acceptable. I apologize for using this word. I promise to do better.”01001010
