If we take a look at the popping country star, Morgan Wallen’s name will pop up. It’s hard to believe that Morgan Wallen debuted his first album If I Know Me in 2018 and in less than a decade, he has managed to release other songs that have skyrocketed unbelievably.
We knew Morgan had potential when he first appeared in The Voice Season 6 in 2014. With his raspy voice, he made Shakira turn her chair in the very beginning but Wallen ended up with Usher.
To this day, he still impresses his audience with his raspy voice and has been one of the most popular artists of his generation. Let’s take a look at some of Wallen’s biggest tunes.
Stand Alone
Adam Levine stole Morgan Wallen in The Voice Season 6 and got eliminated after the playoffs. Well, Morgan’s performance on The Voice helped him to get a record deal with Panacea Records.
Under Panacea Records, Wallen released the single, “Stand Alone” in 2015. Stand Alone had a great story. It speaks that sometimes love can betray you and you need to move on in life even if you have to stand alone.
865
The song is really sentimental and is about a heartbreak where Wallen is drunk calling his ex. “I know I told you I wouldn’t call and I tried/But this bottle tastes like 865,”
The code ‘865’ is from the place where he spent his childhood, East Tennessee. John Byron and Blake Pendergrass originally wrote it and it was sent t to Wallen with the title 919 but Wallen didn’t had any connection with the code.
The area code 865 refers to Knoxville Tennessee. Wallen didn’t only just write about his ex but he also revealed her number: 865 409-1021. If you try to call here it will send you to U.S. TelePunch, where you’ll need a four-digit PIN. Fortunately, Wallen has revealed it.
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Livin’ The Dream
“Livin The Dream” is another masterpiece from Wallen where he talks about how fame can be dangerous. He sings the opening line with: “Mama don’t pray for my success anymore.”
Just like the name of the song, Wallen sings about his lifestyle as a musician. He explains about all the hardships he has to go through. People might think having fame and taking a music career path might seem the dream but he wouldn’t recommend it.
Wallen even confessed that the rock star dream is “killing” him. The song gave many people a different perspective on the life of musicians and celebrities.
Still Goin Down
Released in November 2020, the song “Still Going Down” talks about the vibe you’re in with your friends, having a bonfire, drinking some deer, and having a great time.
“Still Goin Down” holds a special place in Wallen’s heart. Wallen dedicates it as a love song for his country, the place he grew up. If you’re having a Friday night party with friends around a bonfire then “Still Goin Down” is the perfect tune to play.
Somebody’s Problem
If we take a look at Wallen’s song themes, most of them are about having heartbreaks or struggling in the path of life. His Somebody’s Problem is slightly different from those themes, It’s about a new relationship after a breakup.
The song talks about somebody finally having a shot with the girl after her breakup or somebody’s worst goodbye. It’s about a girl that can completely change the life of someone.
Although Somebody’s Problem wasn’t one of his best results, it was placed at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
This Bar
Morgan Wallen released This Bar as a promotional single for Dangerous: The Double Album. The song is inspired by his memories and the times he spent with his friends.
Wallen released this song on the memory of his hometown bar. He talks about how he treasured every memory he had, and how everything was getting messed up as he got older.
This Bar was a great success for Wallen. It ended up making it to No. 29 on the Hot Country Songs chart and was placed at No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cover Me Up
Originally written by Jason Isbell in 2013, Morgan Wallen made a cover version of Cover Me Up in 2020 and was placed on Dangerous: The Double Album. Isbell approved Wallen’s cover and it became a great hit.
Although the song wasn’t released as his single, it was a success for our country star. Wallen’s version of Cover Me Up was placed on the Hot 100, Canadian Hot 100, and Hot Country Songs. It even ended up being certified 4x platinum by the RIAA and over 4 Million copies were sold in the US
Chasin’ You
Wallen’s Chasin You is the fourth single from his debut album “If I Know Me.” It was written by Craig Wiseman, Jamie Moore, and Wallen, and gained great success.
Chasin’ You became Wallen’s third consecutive chart-topper. It reached No.1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and has been certified 4x Platinum. The song was also placed on the Billboard Hot 100, at No. 16.
Wallen sings about the heartbreak he has to suffer after losing his loved ones. He explains how special and unforgettable his first love is. No matter who comes into his life, he will forever remember his first love.
7 Summers
7 Summers was originally a track that Wallen had decided to not include on his second album, Dangerous: The Double Album, but the universe had other plans.
He released a demo version of the song online and the audience loved it. It gained a lot of attraction and the single was included in the album eventually. It was a great success, it debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs charts and No. 6 on the all-genre Hot 100 chart.
7 Summers also broke the record of single-day streaming for a country song on Apple Music. It was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA and over 3 Million copies were sold.
Sand In My Boots
Wallen most hits come from his second album; Dangerous: The Double Album, and Sand In My Boots was also from there. This song is quite special from Wallen, he proved that he can go with a ballad too.
The slow tune was just perfect for this song. The theme of the song is the same, it’s about how he missed his love and how their memories are fading away. This third single from his second album became his fifth No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and was even certified 2x Platinum. Over 2 Million copies were sold, it was a great hit for Wallen.
Thought You Should Know
Though You Should Know is a very special song for Wallen. It’s a tribute to my mother, Lesli. The song is like a letter to his mom, where he talks about every accomplishment he made and the changes he went through.
Wallen teamed with Nicolle Gaylon and Miranda Lambert for this emotional song. The track made it to No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart beating his previous No. 1 Wasted On You. He became the first artist to replace their own songs. The track was certified gold by the RIAA.
The emotional tune and the lyrics of the song are sad yet beautiful.
More Than My Hometown
More Than My Hometown is about a song where you’re on a small town with people that you don’t wanna leave. Wallen explains the same thing, he sings about how he had to leave his loved ones before moving away to somewhere far away. Seems like many audiences loved the hometown love story.
The song was from Wallen’s second album, and it was a great success. The song was placed on the Hot Country Songs chart and even made it to No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also topped the Hot Country Songs chart.
Up Down ft. Florida Georgia Line
Teaming up with other country stars can result in better results and Up Down is one of the perfect examples to represent. Although the song is not Wallen’s single, it helped him to gain a place in the mainstream of country music.
Written by Brad Clawson, CJ Solar, and Hardy, Wallen worked with the Florida Georgia Line to create Up Down. The country star was down for this song because it reminded of him having fun in his hometown. The music video of Up Down is really cool, and it’s filled with a great fun vibe.
In no time, Up Down became one of the biggest summer songs. It topped the Billboard Country Airplay and was even placed at No. 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart. It sold over 4 Million copies and was certified Platinum.
You Proof
Released in May 2022, You Proof was the lead single of his third album One Thing at a Time. This time the song talks about how he uses alcohol to nullify his pain from heartbreak. It was a perfect country track for Wallen. With his vocals and the acoustic guitar make a perfect combination for the song.
Written by Wallen, Charlie Handsome, Ernest, and Ashley Gorley, the song was a huge success. It topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This was Wallen’s fifth single to come as No.1 on the chart. The song spent 10 weeks on top of the chart, making a new record.
The song was very trendy and it was even certified double platinum by Music Canada and god by the RIAA. “You Proof” is one of Wallen’s best works. It was released on Morgan’s 29th Birthday, and the audience gifted him with success.
Whiskey Glasses
Released in July 2018, “Whiskey Glasses” is another song about heartbreak. Wallen shares how hard it can be to forget someone and the challenges one has to face in getting over it.
This third single from his debut album If I Know Me was a huge success. Written by Kevin Kadish and Ben Burgess, Whiskey Glasses topped both the Hot Country Songs charts and Billboard Country Airplay.
Wallen also became the first artist to top both Hot Country Songs and the Top Country Albums charts. The song was certified platinum by the RIAA and over 7 Million copies were sold. Whiskey glasses will distract you from the pain and the problem even if it’s meant to be for a while.
Wasted On You
Wasted On You talks about the time Wallen wasted on his ex. This crossover country written by Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest, and Wallen gathered many fans. Denver’s Old Town Road gathered many outside-of-the-country music fans, and Wasted On You also falls into the category.
The fourth single from his second album Dangerous: The Double Album, was placed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. The song was alongside his other Somebody’s Problem, Warning, Sand in My Boots, 7 Summers, and More Than My Hometown. He is the first artist to have six songs in the Top 10 at the same time.
The song was a great success, over 3 Million copies were sold and it was certified 3x Platinum.