Morgan Wallen’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies
Morgan Cole Wallen, born on May 13, 1993, is an American country pop singer and songwriter. Let’s dive into his life story:
Biography
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- Morgan was born in Sneedville, Tennessee, to parents Tommy and Lesli Wallen.
- His father served as a local church pastor, while his mother worked as a teacher.
- The family later moved to Knox County, where Morgan graduated from Gibbs High School.
- As a child, he took piano and violin lessons and was also exposed to a diverse musical playlist, including classic rock.
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- Morgan competed in the sixth season of The Voice.
- Initially, he was part of Usher’s team, but later switched to Adam Levine’s team.
- Although he was eliminated during the playoffs, he signed with Panacea Records.
- His debut EP, Stand Alone, was released in 2015.
Breakthrough
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- In 2016, Wallen signed with Big Loud and also released his debut album, If I Know Me, in 2018.
- The album featured hit singles like “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line), “Whiskey Glasses”, and “Chasin’ You”.
- If I Know Me reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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- His second album, Dangerous: The Double Album, also released in January 2021, spent seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- It included singles such as “More Than My Hometown”, “7 Summers”, and “Wasted on You”.
- Wallen’s third studio album, One Thing at a Time (2023), topped the Billboard 200 for 18 non-consecutive weeks.
- All 36 tracks from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the record for most songs by an artist on the chart simultaneously.
- His single “Last Night” also peaked atop the Hot 100 in 2023, setting multiple records.
Age:
30 years old (as of 2024)
Place of Birth:
Sneedville, Tennessee, USA
Nationality:
American
Properties
- Morgan Wallen owns several properties in the US, also including homes in Los Angeles and Alabama.
- His first home in Nashville, Tennessee, was purchased for $700,000 in 2020.
Weight and Height
- Weight: Approximately 68 kg (150 lbs.)
- Height: Approximately 6 feet (179 cm)
Records
- His second album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” spent its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making history.
- His third studio album, “One Thing at a Time” (2023), also topped the Billboard 200 for 18 non-consecutive weeks, breaking the record for most songs by an artist on the chart at one time.
Lifestyle and Hobbies
- Wallen grew up playing the violin and piano. He sang at church from a young age and asked for a violin for Christmas when he was 5 years old.
- He has three sisters: Ashlyne, Mikaela, and an adopted sister, Lacey.
- Wallen also became a father to his son, Indigo Wilder, born on July 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee.
- He dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player but an injury changed his path.
- Alan Jackson is one of Wallen’s music idols, and Jackson’s version of “The Old Rugged Cross” also inspired him to become a musician.