Big Loud Records’ rising star Morgan Wallen is Country radio’s #1 this week, topping both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts with barstool anthem “Whiskey Glasses.” Already his first-ever Billboard Hot Country Songs #1, the infectious tune also returns to the chart’s top spot today.
“Never had I dreamed I’d be celebrating a #1 song, so the fact that this is two in a row is mind-blowing to me,” Wallen shares with Billboard. “I’m thankful for everyone who has believed in me since day one: the Lord, my team, my family, my fans and my friends at Country radio. This song is a special one, and I’m just getting started.”
The follow up to PLATINUM-certified #1 “Up Down” featuring Florida Georgia Line, “Whiskey Glasses” continues to impress both on the charts and in venues nationwide, reigning as Spotify’s #1 Country song in the U.S. while tallying 219 MILLION streams globally across all DSPs. Written by Ben Burgess and Kevin Kadish, the track is featured on Wallen’s debut album IF I KNOW ME produced by Joey Moi.
Get a glimpse of the live-show reaction to Wallen’s second chart-topper in this recently released live video shot at his SOLD-OUT Nashville headlining show earlier this year. As seen in the clip, Wallen’s raved-about live show is “thrilling” (Rolling Stone Country) and “raises a whole lot more than cane” (MusicRow), adding to the anticipation of a jam-packed week ahead at Nashville’s CMA Fest.
Wallen kicked off the big week with a performance at CMT’s Ram Jam, and continues with must-see shows throughout the week – including a live performance of “Whiskey Glasses” at the CMT Awards airing June 5 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT where Wallen is nominated for Breakthrough Video of the Year. Fans can vote for “Whiskey Glasses” now.
CATCH MORGAN WALLEN IN NASHVILLE THIS WEEK:
JUNE 5
CMT Music Awards
Broadcast live at 8pm ET / 7pm CT
JUNE 6
Morgan Wallen Fan Club Party Sponsored by Shiner
1:30pm
HGTV Lodge Performance
3pm
Spotify House at Ole Red
1am
JUNE 7
Chevy Riverfront Stage Performance
2:30pm
CMA Booth Signing
FanFairX
4pm
On tap, Wallen will take his electric live show across the country as featured support on FGL’s CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY TOUR, kicking off June 13 in Rogers, AR. After the summer-long tour, he’ll serve as direct support for Luke Combs’ BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART TOUR through the end of 2019.
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