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Morgan Wallens rise to country stardom was fast and unexpected.
Growing up, he was surrounded by gospel and classical rock, but music wasnt his first dream.
Wallen originally planned to play college baseball until an injury at 19 ended that path.
My dad had a guitar that he gave me, he toldPEOPLE.
His first big break came in 2014 on NBCs The Voice.
I didnt even know what The Voice was, he admitted.
That whole experience kind of kick-started me.
They wanted me to sing pop music, and I wanted to sing country, he said.
10 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for a staggering 251 weeks.
His breakout single Up Down with Florida Georgia Line entered the Hot 100 and reached No.
From a small-town church kid to a country chart-topper, Wallens rise has been nothing short of remarkable.
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Few country artists have reached the stars like Morgan Wallen did.
To put this into perspective, no other title has ever reached even four million equivalent copies.
1 on the Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart.
However, Wallen found recognition elsewhere.
In 2022, Wallen won the ACM Milestone Award, which honors unprecedented or outstanding achievement in country music.
Proud to have accepted the ACM Honors Milestone Award last night, he wrote onInstagram.
And very proud to do it with my country a$$ friends right beside me.
Accepting the honor, he said, Thank you guys, for everyone whos supported me along my journey.
As always, and most importantly, thank you to my fans.
These accolades have helped boost his commercial profile and solidify his place as one of country musics top earners.
As passionate outdoorsmen themselves, Wallen and Church have ambitious plans for the iconic brand.
Being part of its future is incredible, Wallen added.
We want to keep bringing people together outdoors, making memories for generations to come.
At times, Morgans Instagram becomes a hub for both controversy and profit.
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Meanwhile, the SNL cast didnt shy away from roasting Wallen.
Even SNLs Colin Jost couldnt resist poking fun.
Money is leaving the stock market faster than Morgan Wallen at goodnights.
I like having a bunch of different things to focus on.
Otherwise, Ill get bored, he explained.
I have a lot of opportunities, so Ive been trying to take them.
Told yall something sweet was coming soon…
Introducing my very own Sweet Tea, Morgan announced onInstagram.
Ryl Tea and I worked hard to capture the taste I remember from my childhood, he continued.
It took time, but it was well worth the wait.
I love this sweet tea, and the fact that its healthy makes it even better.
Drinking this tea takes me right back to my Mamaws front porch on a hot summers day.
Unsurprisingly, Wallens eager fans quickly flooded to order his new sweet tea after the announcement.
According toUSA Today, it sold out shortly after its launch.
