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Morgan Wallen Drops Surprise New Single “Smile”
Dropping a new tune to take you into the new year.
Back in August, Morgan Wallen teased a new song on his social media that had fans begging him to drop it.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-YYffnP8E4
And it looks like their wish came true.
Morgan surprised fans with the new track called "Smile" as well as an accompanying music video.
https://twitter.com/MorganWallen/status/1873961818122838444
Written by Morgan along with Ernest, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak and Luis Witkiewitz, the song tells the story of a guy who's happy to finally see his girl smile during a night out, "even if it was just for the picture."
“I can’t remember the last time,
You looked as happy as you did tonight,
Your tipsy friend grabbed that bartender,
Gave him your her phone,
And pulled us over there with her,
We counted to three,
And baby I haven’t seen that side of you in forever,
I hate it’s the truth,
Baby you never do when we’re alone together,
But it was good to see you smile,
Girl you know it’s been a while,
It was good to see you smile,
Even if it was just for the picture”
The song wraps up a big year for Morgan, who recently wrapped up his record-breaking One Night At A Time tour. And he was also recently named Entertainer of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards (though he hasn't acknowledged the award yet...)
It's been nearly two years since the country superstar last dropped an album, with his last full-length project coming in March 2023 when he released his 36-track One Night At A Time. But he's released a few singles since then, including "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody," both of which topped the charts and added to his incredible catalog of 16 #1 hits so far.
Of course he also had a #1 hit in 2024 with "I Had Some Help," his duet with Post Malone, and there's no doubt that his newest release will soon be topping the charts too.
Morgan obviously had his troubles in 2024 too, with his arrest back in April for throwing a chair off the rooftop of Eric Church's downtown Nashville bar, Chief's. But after originally being charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment, Morgan entered a plea earlier this month to two misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to two years of probation along with 7 days in a DUI education center.
He definitely had his ups and downs this past year, but it seems like Morgan is ending the year on a high note with plenty to "Smile" about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7KdQ8CTe5E
Of course Morgan also found himself in the headlines after reality show star Kristin Cavallari opened up on her previously-rumored relationship with the country music superstar.
During an appearance on the Dumb Blonde podcast with Bunnie Xo, the ex-wife of Jay Cutler confirmed that she had indeed had a fling with Wallen - and had nothing but good things to say about him and his...well, performance in bed:
“I was like, I kinda just want a f*ck buddy in Nashville. He’s a great f*ck buddy…He was good in bed...
Morgan’s a good guy. He has a big heart, he really does…
I love Morgan. I haven’t talked to him in probably a year, but I have nothing but good things to say about him.”
Not sure if I would be pissed or happy about that one if I were Morgan...