MORGAN WALLEN BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Morgan Cole Wallen is an American country star born on May 13, 1993, in Sneedville, Tennessee. After rising from The Voice in 2014 to four No. 1 albums and multiple Billboard records, he has become one of the biggest names in modern country music. He is riding a 2026 hot streak, with "Been By Now" climbing to Hot 100 No. 3 and "Last Thing You Need" debuting at No. 9.

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Early Life

Morgan Wallen was born to Tommy Wallen, a church pastor, and Lesli Wallen, a teacher. He grew up alongside two younger sisters, Ashlyne and Mikaela, and began singing in his father's church at the age of three. As a child he took piano and violin lessons, and at Gibbs High School in Knoxville he played baseball as a pitcher and shortstop. A torn ulnar collateral ligament in his senior year ended his baseball hopes, and at 18 he taught himself to play the guitar.

Career

Wallen auditioned for Season 6 of The Voice in 2014, performing "Collide" by Howie Day. He joined Usher's team before moving to Adam Levine's team, and was eliminated in the playoffs. He released music through Panacea in 2015 before signing with Big Loud in 2016, which later partnered with Republic and Mercury. His debut EP, Stand Alone, arrived on August 24, 2015, followed by his debut single "Spin You Around", and he co-wrote Jason Aldean's "You Make It Easy". His four studio albums are If I Know Me (2018, featuring "Whiskey Glasses" and "Chasin' You"), Dangerous: The Double Album (January 2021, the first country album to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200), One Thing at a Time (March 3, 2023, with 19 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 and "Last Night", which topped the Hot 100 and finished as Billboard's 2023 Year-End Hot 100 No. 1), and I'm the Problem (2025, the year's biggest Billboard 200 debut, placing 37 songs on the Hot 100 at once). In 2024, "I Had Some Help" with Post Malone became the first song ever to debut simultaneously atop the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs. His honors include 14 Billboard Music Awards, ACM Album of the Year for Dangerous, and CMA Entertainer of the Year in 2024.

2026 Chart Run

Wallen opened 2026 with his duet with Ella Langley, "I Can't Love You Anymore" (April 24, 2026), which reached the Hot 100 top 5 and No. 1 on Country Airplay; read Ella Langley's full biography for more on his duet partner. His hit single "Been By Now" (July 24, 2026) debuted at Hot 100 No. 2 and held No. 3 on the chart dated October 3, 2026, while "Last Thing You Need" debuted at Hot 100 No. 9 on the same chart. He is also headlining the Still the Problem Tour 2026.

Personal Life

Wallen shares his son, Indigo Wilder (born July 10, 2020), with his ex-fiancée KT Smith, and the two co-parent.

Official Video

Watch the official lyric video for "Been By Now" below:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Wallen's real name and age?

His real name is Morgan Cole Wallen. Born on May 13, 1993, in Sneedville, Tennessee, he is 33 years old in 2026.

What are his biggest songs?

His biggest songs include "Last Night", "Whiskey Glasses", "You Proof", "Chasin' You", "I Had Some Help" (with Post Malone), and "Love Somebody", alongside 2026 hits "Been By Now" and "Last Thing You Need".

How many studio albums does he have?

Four: If I Know Me (2018), Dangerous: The Double Album (2021), One Thing at a Time (2023), and I'm the Problem (2025).

What is his latest song in 2026?

"Been By Now" (July 2026), which reached Hot 100 No. 3, and "Last Thing You Need", which debuted at Hot 100 No. 9 on the chart dated October 3, 2026.