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Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Morgan Wallen 'assumes the worst' of people
Morgan Wallen "assumes the worst" of almost everyone he meets. The 32-year-old singer believes "there's a lot of" people who want to use him since finding fame and though he feels able to "distinguish" those with bad intentions, these days he wants those he meets to "prove [him] wrong" rather than setting out with good expectations. He said on 'Today's Country Radio' on Apple Music Country: "I'd say the majority are [users]. So you learn to be able to distinguish pretty easily. "I mean, at this point, I'm going to assume the worst in everyone pretty much, to be honest. "That's just... the way it is. I'm going to assume you're s***** and if you prove me wrong, awesome. But good luck." The 'I Ain't Comin' Back' hitmaker has been involved in some controversy over the years and while he used to have the freedom to do what he wanted, he admitted he feels more responsibility now he is a dad to four-year-old Indigo, who he has with former partner Katie 'KT' Smith. Noting he had been burned by fame, he said: "I learned that lesson a lot. I mean, you'd think I'd have learned it after one time, but it might've just taken me a little more than it should have. "But also there was times where I just didn't really care... "But you get older, you have a kid, and you start thinking about how that starts impacting other people and not just yourself. "Whenever he was born, I started really looking at the world in that way." Morgan has penned a song to Indigo about his past difficulties called 'Superman' and admitted he was keen to "say a lot" to the boy in the lyrics because he'd never written for him before. He said: "In the second verse, I wanted to let him know that, 'Hey, everybody ain't nice. Everybody don't want your best interest, and I'm going to do my best to protect you, but at some point you're going to have to protect yourself.' "There's a lot of different things that I felt like I was trying to, not only let him know where I fall short, but also give him advice, let him know I'm protecting him. "I tried to say a lot in that one song just because it's really my only song to him at this point." The 'Just In Case' singer sees a lot of himself in his son, and while he finds that funny "right now", he isn't sure he'll always feel that way. He said: "I'm sure I'm going to get paid back quite a bit and that's fine. "I think it's hilarious, at least I do right now. I don't know what I'll think in five years, but it's funny right now."
Forbes
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Morgan Wallen Is Outselling Everyone In Country, Just Before His Album Drops
Morgan Wallen returns to No. 1 with 'I'm the Problem,' and places five songs in the top 10 of the ... More Country Digital Song Sales chart ahead of his new album dropping. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 02: Morgan Wallen performs onstage during night one of his One Night At A Time 2024 tour at Nissan Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo byfor Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024) Morgan Wallen is quickly getting ready for the release of his next full-length, I'm the Problem, which is expected to arrive next month. As anticipation for the album builds, the country singer has been steadily releasing new tunes from the project, and so far, every single has found a home on Billboard's country rankings. Thanks largely to fans rushing to buy these fresh tunes, he's managed a particular feat on one list this time around, proving his dominance in the genre once again. Wallen once again leads the Country Digital Song Sales chart this frame, and in a move that shows just how huge he is right now, he also bookends the 15-spot roster. 'I'm the Problem,' the single that shares its name with his upcoming album, lifts from No. 3 to No. 1. This frame marks its second stint in the penthouse. At the same time, Wallen is also present at the very bottom of the list as well. 'I Had Some Help,' a collaborative tune fronted by Post Malone, reappears at No. 15. The former leader mounts a comeback after a short absence from the tally. Last week, Wallen was also in charge of the Country Digital Song Sales ranking, but with a different tune. His single 'Just In Case' debuted at No. 1 during the previous frame. Now, that song slides one rung to No. 2, allowing 'I'm the Problem' to reclaim the top spot. This kind of back-to-back chart-topping activity is nothing new for Wallen, as he's traded one winner for another multiple times in the past on this roster. Wallen's chart wins this week extend well beyond just the top two. He claims a total of five spaces inside the top 10 on the Country Digital Song Sales list — something only the biggest names in music can manage. 'I'm a Little Crazy' dips slightly to No. 4, while 'Love Somebody' settles right behind it at No. 5. Further down, 'Smile,' another new cut taken from the I'm the Problem album — slides to No. 8. All of the aforementioned tracks have previously peaked at No. 1… except for 'I'm a Little Crazy.' That tune was blocked from reaching the summit by 'Just In Case,' which arrived at the same time. Wallen competed against himself that week, and only one song could walk away with the top debut.
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Morgan Wallen Matches Kendrick Lamar With Multiple Streaming Wins
Morgan Wallen lands seven tracks on the Streaming Songs chart, including two brand new top five ... More hits, tying Kendrick Lamar for the most hits at the moment. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 02: Morgan Wallen performs onstage during night one of his One Night At A Time 2024 tour at Nissan Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo byfor Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024) Morgan Wallen is not the average country music superstar. He's managed feats that few in his chosen genre have in the past, and he's even managed to outperform most, if not all, of his competitors when it comes to streaming success. His entire discography consistently performs well on sites like Spotify and Apple Music, and when he shares something new, the positive results are often immediate – and especially visible on those platforms. This week proves that fact once again, as Wallen floods Billboard's most important streaming chart with several cuts, including some new, as well as other returning favorites. On the latest edition of Billboard's Streaming Songs chart, Wallen occupies seven spaces. The tally ranks the most-played tracks in the U.S. across major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. Owning seven spots on such a competitive list is an impressive feat, and especially for a country musician, as that type of showing is typically reserved for only the most successful pop and hip-hop artists. Of the seven Wallen cuts currently present on the Streaming Songs ranking, two are brand new this frame, and both earn lofty debuts. The most impressive of the pair is 'Just In Case,' which nearly launches in first place. The new single settles for the runner-up slot, coming in behind only Kendrick Lamar and SZA's latest collaboration, 'Luther,' which is in charge again. His second new arrival, 'I'm A Little Crazy,' enters at No. 5. The track was released alongside 'Just In Case' and essentially functions as a B-side to the bigger single. Despite not being the focus, it's still one of the most-played tracks in the country right now. In addition to his pair of top five arrivals, Wallen continues to rank on the tallies with a number of other recent tracks. 'I'm The Problem,' the title cut from his forthcoming album, returns to the top 10 as it rises from No. 21 to No. 9. 'Love Somebody,' another recently-shared single from the same upcoming effort, also improves significantly, moving up from No. 27 to No. 18. Meanwhile, Wallen's chart-topping collaboration with Post Malone, 'I Had Some Help,' is a non-mover this time around. It holds steady at No. 26, months after it first dominated a number of Billboard tallies. This week's Streaming Songs chart also includes a pair of re-entries from Wallen's soon-to-be-released full-length. 'Smile' reappears at No. 29, while 'Lies, Lies, Lies' narrowly makes the cut, sneaking back onto the 50-position ranking at No. 46. Thanks to his two debuts and his pair of returning favorites, Wallen ties for the most appearances on the Streaming Songs chart this week. He claims seven total placements, matching the number of tracks Lamar currently has on the same tally. That's not an unusual showing for a major rapper, but for a country musician, it's incredibly impressive, and it shows just how exciting Americans are for I'm the Problem.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kenan Thompson Questions Morgan Wallen's ‘Strange' and ‘Abrupt' Exit From ‘SNL'
Kenan Thompson says he was thrown by Morgan Wallen's 'abrupt' exit after performing on Saturday Night Live this weekend. On Monday, the SNL castmember told Entertainment Weekly that he found the country singer's exit (and his subsequent post about going to 'God's country') strange. 'It just felt so abrupt. And it was already such a small grouping on the stage anyway. So it was just like, oh wow, that was pretty visible,' Thompson said in the interview. 'You know what I'm saying? It was a pretty visible thing.' More from Rolling Stone 'SNL': Watch Morgan Wallen Perform 'I'm The Problem,' 'Just In Case' 'SNL': Mikey Madison Comforts Wounded Crime Boss Husband With Catchphrase Comedy 'SNL' Weekend Update Roasts Everyone in White House's War Chat Scandal Wallen — who went on the show to promote his forthcoming album I'm the Problem — drew speculation from viewers online after he walked off the Rockefeller Center set just as credits started to roll on NBC. Later on, the country singer shared a photo of a private jet with the caption 'Get me to God's country' on his Instagram Stories. 'The 'God's country' of it all is strange because it's like, what are you trying to say? You trying to say that we are not in God's country? … That's not necessarily my favorite,' Thompson told the outlet. 'But whatever.' Earlier in the interview, Thompson questioned the country musician's decision to walk off the stage before filming wrapped. 'I don't know what goes through people's minds when they decide to do stuff like that. I don't know if he understood the assignment or not, or if he was really feeling a certain kind of way,' he said, confirming that he 'definitely saw' when Wallen walked off, although they never met. 'It's definitely a spike in the norm,' Thompson said. 'We're so used to everybody just turning around and high-fiving us, everybody's saying, 'Good job, good job, good job.' So when there's a departure from that, it's like, hmm, I wonder what that's about?' Shortly following the incident, Variety reported Wallen's departure from the set was not intentional and that 'no slight was intended' although SNL did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Wallen's post-exit Instagram Story even spawned a meme trend on social media, with accounts like the Empire State Building, the Carolina Panthers, and even a U.S. Senator sharing photos of their favorite places with the caption, 'Get me to God's country.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
NBC News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Why Morgan Wallen's abrupt ‘SNL' exit is drawing strong reactions from fans
Morgan Wallen's second stint as musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live' is stirring some controversy among viewers. On Saturday, Oscar winner Mikey Madison hosted the late-night sketch comedy show for the first time alongside Wallen as musical guest. During the episode, the country music star performed two songs from his upcoming project 'I'm The Problem,' including the album's title track and a song called 'Just In Case.' At the end of the show, Madison and Wallen stood center stage for their goodnights, which typically air while the post-credits roll. Instead of mingling with the host and show's cast, which has become part of 'SNL' tradition, Wallen was seen leaving the stage almost immediately, per a clip shared on X by the official 'SNL' account. It's unclear why Wallen left the stage before the rest of the crew. reached out for comment but did not hear back. The singer hasn't commented on the moment but did share an Instagram story in the early hours of Sunday, after the conclusion of the episode. The singer posted a photo, which appeared to be taken from the window of a plane, capturing a snap of another plane on the tarmac. 'Get me to God's country,' the post read. reached out for comment about Wallen's post, but has not heard back. Wallen has a history of controversy dating back to 2016, including one with 'SNL.' In October 2020, Wallen was pulled as the show's musical guest after he was caught on video allegedly breaking COVID-19 protocols while he partied without a mask. He was rebooked on the show in December 2020 and even poked fun at his cancelation in a sketch. Over the years, he has been subject to additional criticism, including having his recording contract temporarily suspended in February 2021 after he was caught on camera using a racial slur. However, the following year, he reappeared at award shows and won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2022. In December 2024, Wallen pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment following his arrest after he threw a chair off a bar's rooftop. He was sentenced to seven days incarceration at a DUI education center and two years' probation. How did 'SNL' viewers react to Morgan Wallen walking off stage Across social media, fans and 'SNL' viewers shared their unfiltered reaction to the moment. 'Morgan Wallen is the first musical guest or host on SNL that I can recall who just walked off stage during 'goodnights' before the credits even started to roll,' one tweet on the social media site X read. Another post said, 'Morgan Wallen barely acknowledges Mikey Madison and then immediately storms off stage like a baby during the SNL goodbyes. Woof.' 'Everyone talking about Morgan Wallen storming off stage of SNL but we should be asking why did @nbcsnl invite him back ?' one post pointed out. 'Morgan Wallen said I didn't want to be here either,' another post read. 'That's exactly what the show gets for having him in the first place. #SNL'
