While extending his impressive streak of chart success, Morgan Wallen has claimed the #1 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “I Got Better,” dethroning his own previous chart-topper “What I Want” featuring Tate McRae. The achievement marks Wallen’s 12th career #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, further cementing his status as country music’s dominant commercial force in 2025.
“I Got Better,” which debuted as a single in June 2025 from Wallen’s album “I’m the Problem,” accrued 13.2 million official U.S. streams during the tracking week of October 3-9, 2025. The song also generated 31 million radio impressions and sold 1,000 units, with streaming numbers surging after the October 1 release of its official music video. This impressive streaming performance demonstrates how essential digital platforms have become for artists building sustainable music careers in today’s industry.
Co-written by Wallen alongside a team of notable Nashville songwriters including HARDY, ERNEST, Blake Pendergrass, Charlie Handsome, Chase McGill, and Joe Reeves, “I Got Better” explores themes of post-breakup growth and personal healing. Critics have recognized the track as one of the standouts from Wallen’s fourth studio album, with its lyrics detailing the process of mending relationships with family and friends following a difficult separation. The song is widely regarded as Wallen’s most personal work from the album, reflecting his journey through emotional struggles.
With its raw exploration of healing and reconciliation, “I Got Better” showcases Wallen’s evolving songcraft and emotional depth.
Wallen’s chart domination extends beyond the #1 position, as he currently occupies the top four spots on Hot Country Songs with “I Got Better” (#1), “I’m the Problem” (#2), “Just In Case” (#3), and the recently dethroned “What I Want” (#4). Only Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at #5 prevents a complete Wallen sweep of the top five. This continues his impressive chart history, which began with his first No. 1 “Whiskey Glasses” back in May 2019.
The singer’s album performance remains equally impressive, with “I’m the Problem” holding steady at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart with 97,000 units in consumption. His previous releases continue to perform well, with “One Thing At a Time” at #2 (33,000 units) and “Dangerous: The Double Album” at #3 (25,000 units). Wallen’s team has effectively utilized playlist pitching strategies across streaming services to maintain visibility for both new releases and catalog material.
Internationally, “I Got Better” has reached #29 on the Billboard Global 200, demonstrating Wallen’s growing appeal beyond the U.S. market.
