Morgan Wallen Breaks Streaming Records With New Album

Morgan Wallen's fourth studio album, "I'm the Problem," released on May 16, 2025, has shattered streaming records across major platforms, becoming the most-streamed country album of 2025 on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music within its first day. The 37-track album, his longest yet, features collaborations with artists such as Tate McRae, Eric Church, HARDY, ERNEST, and Post Malone, and showcases a blend of introspective lyrics and Southern swagger. Wallen launched his Sand in My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, coinciding with the album's release, and will embark on his "I'm the Problem" stadium tour starting in June, with stops in major cities and a rotating lineup of special guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, and others. Despite the commercial success, the album has received mixed listener reactions, with some critics comparing Wallen's style to "Taylor Swift for dudes" and others praising its consistency. Wallen continues to dominate country music charts, having previously set records with albums like "One Thing at a Time" and "Dangerous: The Double Album," and remains a significant figure in the genre despite controversies. His 2025 tour and festival are the only opportunities to see him live this year, marking a busy period for the artist.