Morgan Wallen surprises fans with New Year’s Eve single 'Smile'

rollingstone.com December 31, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

Morgan Wallen has released a new single titled "Smile" as a surprise farewell to 2024. The song, which reflects on loss, debuted with a music video set during a New Year’s Eve special. In the video, Wallen performs "Smile" instead of the planned song "Love Somebody." The lyrics convey a bittersweet moment, highlighting the contrast between appearances and reality. Throughout 2024, Wallen has also collaborated with artists like Post Malone and Moneybagg Yo, releasing several singles. His collaboration with Post Malone, "I Had Some Help," has been recognized as one of the year's standout country songs.


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