Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae
Chart sensation Morgan Wallen has made a thunderous return, seizing control of the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 in spectacular fashion. His new duet “What I Want” with Canadian pop star Tate McRae debuts at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while his latest album, I’m The Problem, roars in as 2025’s most explosive debut to date. The track marks Wallen’s fourth No. 1 single on the Hot 100, while for McRae, it’s a career-defining first — surpassing her previous peak with 2023’s “Greedy.” Powered by a staggering 31.2 million streams, according to Luminate, “What I Want” leads a Wallen takeover of the Top 10: “Just in Case” lands at No. 2 and “I’m The Problem” — the album’s title track — comes in at No. 3. These singles collectively unseat Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s long-running chart-topper “Luther”, which held the top spot for an impressive 13 consecutive weeks.
I’m The Problem made a colossal debut with 493,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 133,000 in pure sales and an eye-popping 462.63 million streams—making it the most-streamed country album debut of 2025 on major platforms. Wallen’s album edges out The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow to claim the biggest opening of the year. This accomplishment reinforces Wallen’s chart dominance and signals his enduring commercial appeal despite past controversies. The album’s massive performance is another testament to his status as a defining figure of country music in the streaming era.
Over the past five years, Wallen has led a country music resurgence that has seen crossover success rivaling pop and hip-hop’s biggest acts. While contemporaries like Luke Combs and Zach Bryan have also risen through streaming, Wallen’s consistency remains unmatched. His past releases — Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing at a Time — still sit comfortably in the Top 15 of the Billboard 200, years after their debut.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Wallen’s label Big Loud recently sold a minority stake in his music catalog to Chord Music Partners — a UMG-backed investment group — for an estimated $200 million. The sale reflects both the commercial value of Wallen’s back catalog and the expectation that his career will continue to soar.
Morgan Wallen’s current run is more than a comeback — it’s a full-blown cultural moment, affirming his position as country music’s most bankable star in the streaming age.
