Morgan Wallen ends 2024 with a smile.
The “Last Night” singer released a surprise single on Monday, Dec. 30, titled “Smile,” which serves as a continuation of the theme seen on his 2024 releases “Lies Lies Lies” and “Love Somebody,” according to a statement to public.
Wallen, 31, sings about life’s small moments and longings in his new single, while focusing on a troubled relationship through “filtered footage.”
“It was good to see you smile / Girl you know it’s been a while / It was good to see you smile / Even if it was just for a picture,” he sings on the chorus.
cover for Morgan Wallen’s single “Smile”.
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The music video for the ballad features Wallen as himself, preparing to perform a late-night show that takes place on New Year’s Eve. Waiting for the call time in the green room, he looks at the woman sitting nearby.
After being called on stage, instead of singing “Love Somebody” as she had planned, the star performs “Smile”, going off script.
Despite going rogue on the late-night show and leaving producers in a panic, ratings are skyrocketing thanks to Wallen’s performance. A woman comes out of the green room to watch him and they stare longingly at each other before going their separate ways.
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Morgan Wallen in September 2024.
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“Smile” was written by Wallen along with Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak and Luis Witkiewitz. The accompanying music video was directed by Justin Clough.
Wallen, who was named Entertainer of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards, has a big 2025 ahead of him. His inaugural Sand in My Boots festival will take place in Gulf Shores, Ala., May 16-18.
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Morgan Wallen 2024.
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Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn and HARDY will perform at the festival, with additional guests Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, T-Pain, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, The War on Drugs, 2 Chainz, Chase Rice, Three 6 Mafia, 3 Doors Down, Ella Langley, ERNEST, Morgan Wade and Moneybagg Yo.
Fans are also hoping for a new Wallen album in the new year after 2023 One thing at a timewhich he performed on his One Night at a Time Tour.
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