Morgan Wallen Drops Surprise Song
Morgan Wallen surprised fans with an unexpected release, “Smile,” originally teased on Morgan’s Instagram and TikTok.
Written by Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, and Luis Witkiewitz, “Smile” is a continuation of a theme set by previous releases, “Lies Lies Lies” and “Love Somebody,” as the narrator navigates life’s little moments and longings. “Smile” depicts a relationship as we see them today through filtered snapshots: “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.”
“Lies Lies Lies” recently became Morgan’s 16th No. 1 at country radio, while “Love Somebody.” The song became Wallen’s first solo song to debut at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 100 chart upon release. “Love Somebody” led Wallen to become the first artist to have three singles sit atop the Billboard 100 and Hot Country Songs charts simultaneously.
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After concluding his record-breaking “One Night At A Time Tour” in October – which spanned 87 shows, 57 stadium shows, and 10 countries across two years – Wallen will host his inaugural “Sand In My Boots Festival” on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama in 2025.
The festival, which sold out in less than two hours, will feature headlining sets by Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and HARDY across three days and three nights, with additional guests including Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, T-Pain, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, The War on Drugs, 2 Chainz, Chase Rice, Three 6 Mafia, 3 Doors Down, Ella Langley, ERNEST, Morgan Wade, Moneybagg Yo and more. For full details, visit sandinmybootsfest.com.
Last month, Morgan shared a video message with his fans who have purchased tickets for his “One Night At A Time Tour.” He didn’t share the video, but one of his fans shared it on TikTok.
In it, he says, “I just wanted to thank you personally and give you an opportunity to have something cool at the same time. And let you know that I’m working. I’m taking a little bit of time for myself, but I’m working also. I can’t wait to get back out there and see y’all at some point next year.”
He hasn’t said what it is that he’s working on; it could be preparation for a tour. Or, of course, it could be new music.
“Some point next year” likely refers to the Sand In My Boots festival, which will take place from May 16 – May 18 at Gulf Shores, Alabama. The new three-day festival and beach vacation, curated by Wallen, will host headliners Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, HARDY, and Wallen himself.
