Morgan Wallen Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | June 5, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Morgan Cole Wallen, born on May 13, 1993, in Sneedville, Tennessee, is an acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter. Known for his unique blend of country and pop, Wallen has made significant contributions to the music industry, earning numerous awards including an Academy of Country Music Award and fourteen Billboard Music Awards.

Morgan Wallen Profile

Name	Morgan Wallen
Real Name	Morgan Cole Wallen
Date of Birth	13 May 1993
Age	31 years
Nationality	American
Occupation	Musician and Songwriter
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Single
Net Worth	$5 Million
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Educational Background

Wallen grew up in Sneedville before moving to Knox County in his teens. He attended Gibbs High School where he excelled as a pitcher and shortstop for the school’s baseball team. His aspirations to play college baseball were cut short due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his senior year.

Career

Wallen’s music career began when he competed on the sixth season of “The Voice” as a member of Usher’s team, later joining Adam Levine’s team. After his elimination in the playoffs, he signed with Panacea Records, releasing his debut EP, Stand Alone, in 2015. In 2016, he signed with Big Loud Records, releasing his debut album, If I Know Me, in 2018, which included hit singles like “Up Down,” “Whiskey Glasses,” and “Chasin’ You.”

His second album, Dangerous: The Double Album (2021), made history by spending its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and a total of ten weeks at the top. His third album, One Thing at a Time (2023), also topped the Billboard 200 for 19 non-consecutive weeks.

Controversies

Morgan Wallen’s career has been marked by several controversies. In October 2020, videos surfaced showing him ignoring COVID-19 guidelines, resulting in a temporary suspension from “Saturday Night Live.” In April 2024, he was arrested for allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church’s bar in Nashville, resulting in charges of felony reckless endangerment and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Most recently, he faced backlash for his high placement of their song “I Had Some Help” on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart alongside Post Malone.

Morgan Wallen Social Media Handle

https://www.instagram.com/morganwallen/?hl=en

Personal Life

Morgan Wallen have a son, born in July 2020, with his ex-fiancée KT Smith. His personal life, especially his relationships and behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been the subject of media scrutiny.