Morgan Wallen Lashes Out at New Version of His EP

Did you know that Morgan Wallen just released new music? 

Morgan is speaking out. He’s alleging that this is old music being released in January by an old record label. Morgan does not approve. He claims that the tracks being released are ten years old and that this is being done against his wishes.

Morgan explained the situation on Instagram, as reported by the source, Countrytown.

In 2014, Morgan said he went to Florida to try his hand at making original music and songwriting for the first time in his career. He met a person in Florida that he called a “local investor.” He signed a record deal and an “artist management deal” with this person.

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Morgan now says he “deeply regrets” that decision. He also said, “Unfortunately, I signed both deals without any legal representation.”

While he was under contract with his old label, Morgan said, “We made 13 songs.” He gave his honest opinion about those old songs. Morgan said, “Some were ok,” but he claimed, “Most were terrible as I was just learning how to write in general and figuring it all out.”

Morgan revealed he was not the only collaborator on this old music. So he said, “Many of these songs were not my idea nor to my standards.” Morgan claimed, “We deemed five worthy enough to make the Stand Alone EP.”

Morgan’s Ex-label Is Releasing a 10th Aniversary Edition of Stand Alone

He admitted that the Stand Alone EP does contain a “fan favorite” called “Spin You Around.” Morgan announced that he is releasing a new version of “Spin You Around.”

After giving the backstory, Morgan revealed why he’s unhappy with his ex-label for releasing old music now. He wrote, “These colleagues I parted ways with almost ten years ago plan to release a ‘10th Anniversary’ edition of Stand Alone.” The scheduled release is sometime on January 26th on major digital streaming platforms.

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Morgan also said the ‘10th Anniversary’ edition contains eight previously unreleased songs. This old music is being distributed with the assistance of Morgan’s former managers.

Morgan clearly stated that he had tried to stop this release from happening. He wrote, “For months, I’ve been exploring every avenue possible to acquire the rights to this old music and keep the quality of my catalog consistent with songs I choose to release and believe in.”

Morgan Is Taking Some Downtime

Morgan described this as “an example of how the dark side of the music business can suck the soul out of artists.” He also described this situation as “gross and greedy.”

Morgan spoke directly to his followers. He wrote, “I want you to know this is NOT my new music.” He claimed he didn’t want to see this happen to “anyone else.”

Morgan said he cringes when he listens to the songs on that 10th Anniversary edition. He’s also concerned that fans will mistakenly believe the material is a new release.

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Morgan did have some good news to share on social media. He wrote that he will begin to record his next project at the end of February. Morgan wrote, “I’m feeling inspired creatively and super excited to make more music I’m proud of.”

He mentioned that he’s taking some downtime. He’s going duck hunting in the woods before recording new music.

Morgan also announced a special project with his new version of “Spin You Around.” Morgan wrote that while he’s “in the woods duck hunting,” an artist will design cover art for his new version of “Spin You Around.”

Wallen Plans to Release New Music in 2024

If you didn’t know, Morgan also runs a foundation.

Countrytown reported that Morgan is donating $100,000 from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to the VLPA program. This stands for Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals For The Arts.

Morgan wants “young, aspiring musicians” to read what happened to him. He believes that no one should have to give up their creative freedom just to get an opportunity in the music business. Young musicians can look at Morgan’s success in country music and be inspired.

His album, One Thing at a Time, contained an astonishing 36 tracks. The day that album was released, it broke a record in the U.S. that was previously held by the R&B superstar Drake. The outlet explained that Morgan broke the record when all 36 tracks on One Thing at a Time entered the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously.

The album also ended a streak by Metallica that lasted over three decades. For 32 years, every new Metallica release had debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart, but One Thing at a Time ended that streak.

Morgan is popular around the globe, too. Last year in Australia, he broke a record previously held by Billy Ray Cyrus for the longest-running number one in the country. Morgan traveled down under to celebrate his success.

Now, country music fans worldwide can look forward to brand-new music from Morgan in 2024.