Morgan Wallen releases surprising ‘Smile’

The song and video are available now

Morgan Wallen surprises fans with an unexpected release, “Smile,” which was originally teased on Wallen’s Instagram and TikTok. The official music video was directed by Justin Clough.

Written by Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak and Luis Witkiewitz, “Smile” continues a theme set by previous releases, “Lies Lies Lies” and “Love Somebody”, as the narrator navigates life’s little moments and longings. “Smile” depicts a relationship as we see them today through filtered snapshots: 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 the picture .

“Lies Lies Lies” recently became Wallen’s 16th no. 1 at country radio, while “Love Somebody” debuted at No. 1 globally in five countries and became Wallen’s first solo song to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 100 chart across all genres. upon release. “Love Somebody” led to Wallen becoming the first artist to have three singles atop the Billboard 100 and Hot Country Songs charts simultaneously.

After wrapping up his record-breaking One Night At A Time tour in October – which spanned 87 shows, 57 stadium shows and 10 countries over two years – Wallen will host his inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival on the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL in 2025 The festival, which sold out in less than two hours of sales, will feature headlining sets by Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn and Hardy across three. days and three nights, with additional guests including 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 , Moneybagg Yo and more.