Morgan Wallen is an American country music singer and songwriter. He was born on May 13, 1993, in Sneedville, Tennessee, and raised in nearby Knoxville.
Wallen gained national attention as a contestant on season six of the television show “The Voice” in 2014.
After his stint on “The Voice,” Wallen signed a record deal and released his debut album, “If I Know Me,” in 2018.
The album included the hit singles “Up Down” featuring Florida Georgia Line and “Whiskey Glasses,” which became a multi-platinum hit and topped the Billboard Country chart.
In 2021, he released a double album, “Dangerous,” which also topped the charts and included the hit singles “More Than My Hometown” and “7 Summers.”
In February 2021, Wallen was caught on video using a racial slur, which led to significant backlash and consequences, including his music being removed from some radio stations and award shows.
Despite this controversy, his music continues to be popular among country music fans.
Morgan Wallen Parents: Meet Tommy and Lesli Wallen
Morgan Wallen was born to Tommy and Lesli Wallen in Sneedville, Tennessee.
Tommy served for a time as a local church pastor, while Lesli worked as a teacher. In his teens, the family relocated south to Knoxville, where he graduated from Gibbs High School.
source:ghanaianexpress.com
