Morgan Wallen’s “Spin You Around 1/24” reached #1 on the Apple Charts in less than 24 hours, displacing Zach Bryan’s “I Remember Everything” from the top spot.
Listen to “Spin You Around 1/24” above.
Country music sensation Morgan Wallen released a statement from his duck hunting trip yesterday to address the unauthorized release of a “10th Anniversary” edition of his Stand Alone EP, a move he vehemently opposed. Wallen, known for his candid and heartfelt music, shared his frustrations about the release and outlined his immediate actions in response.
The artist, who rose to fame with hits like “Whiskey Glasses” and “7 Summers,” revealed that he originally ventured into music in 2014 during a trip to Florida, where he explored songwriting and original music production. This journey resulted in a recording deal with a local investor and an artist management deal, both of which Wallen admitted to having signed without legal representation.
Reflecting on the creative process, Wallen acknowledged the mixed quality of the 13 songs produced during that time, stating that he was in the early stages of learning to write music. Despite his reservations about the original work, the artist deemed five tracks worthy for inclusion in the Stand Alone EP, which gained popularity, particularly for the fan-favorite, “Spin You Around.”
Expressing his discontent, Wallen shared that his former colleagues, with whom he parted ways nearly a decade ago, planned to release an anniversary edition of Stand Alone against his wishes. This edition included eight unreleased songs, and the distribution was facilitated by his former managers. Wallen stressed that he had been tirelessly exploring legal avenues to regain control of the old music and maintain consistency in the quality of his catalog.
The artist went on to describe the situation as “gross, greedy,” and an unfortunate example of how the darker aspects of the music business can impact artists. He expressed concern that fans might mistakenly believe the reissued material is new, emphasizing that it did not represent his current artistic direction.
