Morgan Wallen Just Broke a Record That Took Garth Brooks 35 Years to Set
Morgan Wallen has been making waves in the music industry this year, achieving several significant milestones that have cemented his status as a country music superstar. One of his most notable accomplishments came in January when Billboard released its list of the Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century. Wallen’s album “Dangerous: The Double Album” took the top spot, having spent over 100 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 Albums chart and holding the number one position for 10 weeks.
More recently, Wallen’s album “One Thing At a Time” has broken a record previously held by country music legend Garth Brooks. Released in March 2023, “One Thing at a Time” has been a massive commercial success, topping the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for 75 nonconsecutive weeks. This achievement has given Wallen a total of 174 weeks at the top of the country albums survey, surpassing Brooks’ record of 173 weeks.
Wallen’s accomplishment is all the more impressive considering the relatively short period of time it has taken him to achieve it. He has released only three studio albums – “If I Know Me” (2018), “Dangerous: The Double Album” (2021), and “One Thing at a Time” (2023) – over the course of seven years. In contrast, Brooks took 35 years and 17 releases to achieve his record.
Brooks’ journey to the top of the country albums chart began with his sophomore album “No Fences” (1990), which was his first to reach number one. Since then, he has released a string of successful albums, including nine more studio albums, two compilations, a live album, and four boxed sets. While Brooks’ achievement is certainly impressive, Wallen’s ability to break his record in such a short period of time is a testament to his enduring popularity and talent.
Looking ahead, Wallen is likely to add to his time at the top of the country albums chart when he releases his new studio album “I’m the Problem” later this year. The album has already generated significant buzz, with several singles released to date. “Lies, Lies, Lies” was released in July, followed by “Love Somebody” in October, and “Smile” on New Year’s Eve. Most recently, Wallen released the album’s title track “I’m the Problem” in January.
The singles have been a huge success, garnering a total of 495,128,963 streams to date. This impressive streaming total is a clear indication of Wallen’s enduring popularity and the high level of anticipation surrounding his new album. With “I’m the Problem” likely to debut at number one on the country albums chart, Wallen will continue to widen the gap between himself and Brooks.
In conclusion, Morgan Wallen’s achievement of breaking Garth Brooks’ record for the most weeks at number one on the country albums chart is a testament to his hard work, talent, and enduring popularity. With his new album “I’m the Problem” on the horizon, Wallen is likely to continue his reign at the top of the country music charts, making his record even harder to break.
