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Morgan Wallen & Eric Church Hit #1 with “Man Made A Bar”

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Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones with his eleventh song to top the country charts, “Man Made A Bar” featuring Eric Church. Get all the details here.

Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones. It seems every song he sends to country radio quickly finds its way to the top of the charts.  Following his songs “Last Night,”  and “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” Wallen adds to his catalog of hits. Fan-favorite collaboration with Eric Church, “Man Made A Bar” marks Wallen’s eleventh number one single at country radio.

In previous interviews, Wallen has shared his love for Eric Church, so seeing these two superstars collaborate was a real treat for fans. “Man Made A Bar,” off of Wallen’s One Thing At a Time album, is a quintessential country song. Nostalgic, honest, and endearing the song talks about all the things God made and their purpose, especially when it comes to tending to a broken heart.

Eric Church & Morgan Wallen performing “Man Made A Bar” Live on the CMA Awards // Photo Courtesy of CMA

“Opened up back in ’85, got me over my first wife // Been stayin’ busy since the first night // It’s a story old as time // God made the world in seven short days // He said it was good, I bet it was great // And God made a man, the man got lonely // He said, “Please, Lord, if I could only have an angel to hold in my arms” // So God made a girl, his best work of art // Oh, but he didn’t make no place to go when she breaks your heart // So man madе a bar”

Congrats to Wallen and his team on their eleventh number one! There is surely more to come! Congrats to Church too!

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To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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“Man Made A Bar” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Thomas Rhett + Morgan Wallen Go Number One with “Mamaw’s House”

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Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen earn the number one song at country radio with their collaboration, “Mamaw’s House.” Get all the details here!

When two superstars combine their talents on a song, it is almost always a hit! This was certainly the case when Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborated last year. Their beautiful song, “Mamaw’s House” is officially the number one song at country radio this week.

Written by Rhett and Wallen with Matt Dragstrem and Chase McGill, “Mamaw’s House” begins with a touching recording of Wallen talking to his ‘Mamaw’ on the phone. It is a sweet and authentic display of affection that adds to the overall nostalgia of the song. The song is a true ode to the special relationship between grandchildren and grandmothers, as well as, speaks to the bigger notion of the importance of family in country music. This marks the 22nd number one single for Rhett and the 11th for Wallen.

“It was always hotter than the grease she used to fry that chicken // Smelled like Marlboro Reds and all the butter from her biscuits // And that Lincoln in the driveway, circa 1982 // Was on the shiny side of rusty and on the paler side of blue // Cussin’ and complainin’ weren’t allowed in Mamaw’s house // If every nightstand had a Bible, every front porch had a swing // If every backyard had a garden, every front door had a screen // Well, maybe this crazy world would straighten up and slow on down // If every town had a Mamaw’s house”

Congrats to Rhett, Wallen, and their teams on landing a number one song with “Mamaw’s House.”

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen releases.

To keep up with Thomas Rhett, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Mamaw’s House” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Morgan Wallen & Luke Combs Tease Unreleased Music

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2024 is off to a good start with both Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs teasing unreleased music on their perspective social media platforms. Learn more here.


Cover Photo Credit: Luke Combs (David Bergman / Morgan Wallen (Matthew Paskert)

One of the best things about social media is the relationship fans get to have with their favorite artists. Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs are two artists that are both absolute superstars and country mainstay artists in their own rights. While we have not yet gotten the collaboration we are all hoping for, both Wallen and Combs teased unreleased music this past week.

A few days ago, Wallen took to Instagram to tease an unreleased song called, “I Guess.” The song gives life to the feeling many of us feel, when we are spinning our wheels in relationships. “I Guess” has old-school Wallen vibes, something fans have been asking for. The unreleased tune is moody, gritty, and honest.

“I guess I’m the problem // And you’re Miss Never Do No Wrong // If I’m so awful // Then why’d you stick around this long? // And if it’s the whiskey // Then why you keep on pulling it off the shelf? // You hate that when you look at me you halfway see yourself // It got me thinking // If I’m the problem // You might be the reason”

On other hand, Combs expresses and shows off his “dad side” on his unreleased song called, “The Man He Sees In Me,” something both him and Wallen can both relate to. Written by Combs with Josh Phillips, the unreleased song is a sweet sentiment about the relationship between father and son. No matter what Combs sings, every song seems perfect for his voice.

He thinks he’s learning fishing // From the man that taught Bill Dance // And I think as I untangle it and put it in his hands // I hope he never finds out that I didn’t hang the moon // And I’ve never scared a monster out the closet in his room // Someday between him leaving home and driving on my knee // Maybe I’ll finally be, the man he sees in me”

While neither “I Guess” by Morgan Wallen or “The Man He Sees In Me” by Luke Combs have release dates just yet, we anticipate that the songs will make their way on the singers’ next albums. Stay tuned!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs releases.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To keep up with Luke Combs, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Check out new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Nate Smith Earns 2nd Number One at Country Radio with “World On Fire”

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Nate Smith earns his second number one single at country radio with his song, “World On Fire.” Get all the details here.

Rising superstar in the making, Nate Smith has had an impressive 2023. He started off the year landing his first number one single with his song, “Whiskey On You.” Today, the singer-songwriter adds to his catalog of hits, earning himself a second number one single at country radio. His song, “World On Fire” is officially the number one song this week.

Written by Smith with Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips and Lindsay Rimes, ‘World On Fire” has been a fan-favorite since day one. The song depicts the end of a relationship, with sweeping symbolism embedded throughout the track. “World On Fire” demands your attention from the first note, making it clear why the song did so well at country radio this year.

“You set my world on fire // Yeah, it’s all long gone // I’m watching flames get higher // And I can’t move on // I just gotta let it burn, burn, burn on down // Girl, without you it don’t turn, turn, turn around // You set my world on fire // You set my world on fire”

Congratulations to Smith and his team on an incredible accomplishment! Smith is currently two for two for hit radio singles. We look forward to more music from Smith in 2024!

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“World On Fire” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Morgan Wallen’s Song “Thinkin’ Bout Me” Goes Number One at Country Radio

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Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones with his tenth song to top the country charts, “Thinkin’ Bout Me.” Get all the details here.

Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones. It seems every song he sends to country radio quickly finds its way to the top of the charts.  Following his songs “You Proof” and “Last Night,” “Thinkin’ Bout Me” officially marks Wallen’s tenth number one single at country radio.

A fan-favorite song from Wallen’s latest album, “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” conveys the story about having a spark with someone. Filled with appeal and a catchy tempo that we have grown to love form Wallen, the song fits the bill as the perfect track to add to the singer’s catalog.

“When you’re tastin’ what he’s drinkin’, are you thinkin’ bout me? // Comin’ over tonight, wish that truck in your drive was mine // Just like you know it’s supposed to be // When you’re up in his bed, am I up in your head? // Making you crazy, tell me, baby, are you thinkin’ ’bout me? // Are you thinkin’ ’bout, are you thinkin’ ’bout // When you’re tastin’ what he’s drinkin’, are you thinkin’ ’bout me?”

There is truly no stopping Wallen! His career continues to catapult him to superstardom. While we celebrate, “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” the singer-songwriter also has another song currently sitting in the top ten of the charts too. Congrats to Wallen and his team on their tenth number one! There is surely more to come!

Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Morgan Wallen announcements and releases.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Thinkin’ Bout Me” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Thomas Rhett & Morgan Wallen Collaborate on New Song “Mamaw’s House”

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Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborate on new song, “Mamaw’s House,” out now, September 29th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

In celebration of Thomas Rhett’s 20 Number Ones project, the singer-songwriter surprised fans by collaborating with another country music superstar. Rhett and Morgan Wallen just released a brand new duet called, “Mamaw’s House.” While country music collaborations are always exciting, seeing these two powerhouses joining forces is as iconic as it gets in these modern times.

The beautiful song pays homage to all the grandmother’s out there, and the special place they have in our hearts. Written by Rhett and Wallen with Matt Dragstrem and Chase McGill, “Mamaw’s House” begins with a touching recording of Wallen talking to his ‘Mamaw’ on the phone. It is a sweet and authentic display of affection that adds to the overall nostalgia of the song.

“It was always hotter than the grease she used to fry that chicken // Smelled like Marlboro Reds and all the butter from her biscuits // And that Lincoln in the driveway, circa 1982 // Was on the shiny side of rusty and on the paler side of blue // Cussin’ and complainin’ weren’t allowed in Mamaw’s house // If every nightstand had a Bible, every front porch had a swing // If every backyard had a garden, every front door had a screen // Well, maybe this crazy world would straighten up and slow on down // If every town had a Mamaw’s house”

While this song might not describe everyone’s relationship with their grandmothers, it is a prayer or a wish for everyone to know what it feels like to feel the love that only a ‘Mamaw’ can give.

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Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen share brand new song, “Mamaw’s House,” out now.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen releases.

To keep up with Thomas Rhett, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Mamaw’s House” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Morgan Wallen’s Song “Last Night” is His Fastest Number One Single

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Morgan Wallen continues his streak of number ones with his eighth song to top the country charts, “Last Night.” Get all the details here.

Morgan Wallen is proving that he is an absolute superstar! Despite having to reschedule some dates of his tour, due to being put on vocal rest, Wallen is still at the top of his game. Following his song “You Proof,” his latest radio single, “Last Night” officially marks his ninth number one single at country radio. “Last Night” is Wallen’s fastest rising single on country radio so far.

From the second it was released, “Last Night” quickly became a fan-favorite. From viral social media videos to buzz-worthy lyrics, the single is Wallen’s most universally liked song to date. The track features all the ingredients we have grown to enjoy in the singer-songwriter’s music.

“You, you know you love to fight // And I say shit I don’t mean // But I’m still gon’ wake up wantin’ you and me // I know that last night we let the liquor talk // I can’t remember everything we said but we said it all // You told me that you wish I was somebody you never met // But baby, baby somethin’s tellin’ me this ain’t over yet // No way it was our last night // No way it was our last night”

There is truly no stopping Wallen! His career continues to catapult him to superstardom. The singer is sure to earn his tenth number one single soon with his song, “One Thing At A Time” sitting pretty in the top ten! Congrats to Wallen and his team on their ninth number one!

Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Morgan Wallen announcements and releases.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Last Night” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are The 2023 ACM Awards Winners (Full List)

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Here is the full list of 2023 winners of The ACM Awards…

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2023 ACM AWARDS WINNERS:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
Jason Aldean
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton *** WINNER
Carrie Underwood
Kane Brown
Morgan Wallen

 

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Lainey Wilson *** WINNER
Carly Pearce
Kelsea Ballerini

 

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Kane Brown
Jordan Davis
Morgan Wallen *** WINNER

 

DUO OF THE YEAR:
Brooks and Dunn
Brothers Osborne *** WINNER
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War & Treaty

 

GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion *** WINNER
Zac Brown Band

 

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Priscilla Block
Megan Moroney
Caitlyn Smith
Morgan Wade
Hailey Whitters *** WINNER

 

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Zach Bryan *** WINNER
Jackson Dean
ERNEST
Dylan Scott
Nate Smith
Bailey Zimmerman

 

SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]:
“Heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson
“Never Wanted to be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“She Had Me at Heads Carolina” – Cole Swindell *** WINNER
“Thank God” – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
“Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson

 

SONG OF THE YEAR
*Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s):

“Sand In My Boots” – Morgan Wallen
“She Had Me at Heads Carolina” – Cole Swindell *** WINNER
“‘Til You Can’t” – Cody Johnson
“wait in the truck” – HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson
“You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton

 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ashley McBryde Presents Lindeville – Ashley McBryde
Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson *** WINNER
Growin’ Up – Luke Combs
Palomino – Miranda Lambert
Mr. Saturday Night – Jon Pardi

 

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Nicolle Galyon
Ashley Gorley *** WINNER
Chase McGill
Josh Osborne
Hunter Phelps

 

ARTIST SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
ERNEST
HARDY *** WINNER
Miranda Lambert
Morgan Wallen

 

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR
“HEARTFIRST” – Kelsea Ballerini
“She Had Me at Heads Carolina” – Cole Swindell
“Thank God” – Kane Brown with Katelyn Brown
‘Til You Can’t – Cody Johnson
“wait in the truck” – HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson *** WINNER
“What He Didn’t Do” – Carly Pearce

 

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR

“At the End of a Bar” – Chris Young with Mitchell Tenpenny; Producers: Chris DeStefano, Chris Young; Label: RCA Nashville

“She Had Me at Heads Carolina [Remix]” – Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina; Producer: Zach Crowell; Label: Warner Music Nashville

“Thank God” – Kane Brown with Katelyn Brown; Producer: Dann Huff; Label: RCA Nashville

“Thinking ‘Bout You” – Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter; Producer: Zach Crowell; Label: Broken Bow Records

“wait in the truck” – HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson; Producers: Derek Wells, HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt; Label: Big Loud Records *** WINNER

 

 

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Morgan Wallen Placed on Six Weeks of Vocal Rest

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Morgan Wallen revealed to fans in an Instagram post earlier today, Tuesday, May 9th that the country music superstar was under strict doctor-ordered vocal rest for the next six weeks.

“I got some bad news from my doctors at the Vanderbilt Voice Center yesterday. After taking ten days of vocal rest, I performed three shows last weekend in Florida and by the third one I felt terrible. So I went in and got scoped yesterday, and they told me that I reinjured my vocal cords and that I have vocal fold trauma. Their advice is that I go on vocal rest for six weeks, so that’s what I’m going to do.

They want me not to talk at all, but they said if I need to, it’s okay to for something like this. I also tore my LAT while we were in Australia, I’ve been trying to work through that quietly, but this time off is going to help me get that back right as well.

We are working on rescheduling all the dates during this timeframe. We’ve almost got that done but some of them are pending, so I’ll keep you updated. I won’t be able to make these festivals that I have during this timeframe, but we are going to make those right next year.

I won’t be able to do the ACM [Academy of Country Music] Awards or Lifting Lives event, but y’all make sure you still go – it’s for a great cause. They told me that if I do this the right way, I’ll get back to 100% and they also said that if I don’t listen and I keep singing, then I’ll permanently damage my voice.So for the longevity of my career, this is just a choice I had to make.

I hate it. But I love you guys, and I appreciate all the support that you always give me. I’ll see you soon and I’ll be back better than ever. God bless you.”

Tickets for the original dates will be honored for all rescheduled performances.

30-day refund window will open at point of purchase when new dates are announced imminently.

Wallen is working to reschedule any missed festival appearances to 2024.

Rescheduled dates to follow.

We at Country Swag are wishing Morgan a speedy recovery! Follow us on Instagram, @CountrySwag for future updates.

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5 Morgan Wallen Songs We Wish We Heard on Country Radio

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With a killer catalog of songs to choose from, we are sharing our favorite Morgan Wallen songs that we wish we heard on country radio. Check it out below.

  1. “Happy Hour” – If I Know Me

In this fun bar tune, Wallen sings about a recent breakup. The ex-girlfriend may think he’s in a “deep and dark depression,” but instead he’s at Happy Hour because “happy ours” is over.

 

  1. “Had Me By Halftime” – If I Know Me

Although in reverse order, this deep cut from his debut album feels like the sequel to his new song “Tennessee Fan” from his latest project. In “Had Me By Halftime,” the singer admires the girl’s passion for the team, so much so that he finds himself watching her cheer on the team more than the team itself. A perfect song to blast at a football tailgate!

 

  1. “865” – Dangerous: The Double Album

If Tommy Tutone can make “867-5309” the most memorable phone number in the world, Wallen can make 865-409-1021 a close second. For the singer in this track, it doesn’t matter what he’s drinking—it will cause him to dial those ten digits and attempt to persuade her to come over and spend the night. A relatable result of drinking for many going through a breakup.

 

  1. “Somethin’ Country” – Dangerous: The Double Album

In “Somethin’ Country”, this upbeat, rocking, southern-life anthem, the singer wants to show this girl the best parts about being unapologetically country. Wallen raps the second half of the chorus, making it a fun challenge for listeners to sing along to. 

 

  1. “Bandaid On A Bullet Hole” – Dangerous: The Double Album

Initially released as a bonus track exclusively on the Target-edition of Dangerous, this somber ballad features a man going through a breakup. Every quick-fix effort fails, stating trying to patch his heart up with whiskey and old country songs is like putting a band-aid on a bullet hole. A funny comparison to a gloomy message.

 

BONUS: “He Went To Jared” – HARDY ft. Morgan Wallen

Best friends, Wallen and HARDY have many songs together, but none more iconic than this track off HARDY’s Hixtape Vol. 1. This story is about a girl who ran off with another guy because he was more sophisticated than the protagonist. One went to college and got a well-paying white-collar job, while the  other is working in fields every day until sundown making ends-meet. The duo uses great writing techniques to make this a fun and extremely catchy song that is almost impossible not to sing along with. 

 

How does our list match up to yours? Let us know and comment your favorites on social media!

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