Morgan Wallen Is Making Country Music Cool Again — And Breaking Records Along the Way
Gone are the days of slow, somber country ballads—thanks to rising country megastar Morgan Wallen, the genre has taken on a whole new energy. With back-to-back hits and a fresh sound that blends country roots with pop polish, Wallen is leading a new wave, and fans are loving it.
A live performance of his chart-topping track “Love Somebody” is currently lighting up YouTube with over 3.6 million views and counting. Filmed at a packed Neyland Stadium in his home state of Tennessee, the show captured Wallen at the top of his game—dressed in a black button-down, faded jeans, and a snapback, staying true to his Southern style even on a stage fit for Beyoncé.
The stadium transformed into a galaxy of lights as tens of thousands of fans lit up the night with their phones, singing every lyric back to Wallen at full volume. The energy was electric.
“Love Somebody” is a masterclass in genre-blending—mixing acoustic country elements with a modern pop sound. Some listeners have even drawn comparisons to Dua Lipa’s “Training Season” due to the catchy lead guitar riff. It’s the perfect example of Wallen’s ability to fuse tradition with trend, carving out a new path in country music that few have traveled this successfully.
Wallen’s journey to stardom began on The Voice during its sixth season. Though he didn’t win, he quickly launched his career with the 2015 EP Stand Alone. His 2018 debut album If I Know Me topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and his second project, Dangerous: The Double Album, shattered records with a 10-week run atop the Billboard 200.
But Morgan didn’t stop there. His 2023 album One Thing At A Time made history—every single one of its 36 tracks entered the Billboard Hot 100, a record-breaking feat that crowned him the artist with the most songs on the chart at once. His achievements have earned him 14 Billboard Music Awards and the coveted Entertainer of the Year title at the 2024 CMA Awards.
“Love Somebody,” released in October 2024, is just a taste of what’s to come from Wallen’s highly anticipated next album, I’m The Problem, set to drop this year. Fans can already hear its lead single, “Lies Lies Lies,” recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
From viral stadium moments to historic chart success, Morgan Wallen is reshaping what country music can be—and doing it all on his own terms. His explosive Neyland Stadium performance is just one more chapter in a fast-growing legacy.