While country music has historically struggled to compete with pop and hip-hop in the streaming era, Morgan Wallen has defied expectations by establishing an unprecedented reign over digital platforms in 2025. The Tennessee native currently holds all four top positions on the streaming songs chart, a feat rarely accomplished in any genre and virtually unheard of for country artists.
Wallen’s collaboration with pop star Tate McRae, “What I Want,” leads the charge with more than 12 million weekly streams and a cumulative total exceeding 349 million streams since its release. Following closely behind, “I Got Better” maintains the second position with approximately 11 million weekly plays, while “I’m The Problem” and “Just In Case” round out his dominance at positions three and four with 9 to 9.3 million weekly streams each.
Wallen dominates streaming charts with four consecutive hits, collectively amassing over 40 million plays weekly.
This streaming success extends to his album performance as well. Wallen’s latest release, “I’m The Problem,” consistently tops the country albums chart with approximately 90,000 consumption units weekly. Remarkably, his previous albums “One Thing At A Time” and “Dangerous: The Double Album” frequently occupy the second and third positions, moving 32,000 to 41,000 and 24,000 to 30,000 units per week respectively. Shaboozey’s hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” managed to secure the No. 5 position despite Wallen’s overwhelming chart dominance.
Industry analysts note that Wallen’s chart performance represents more than just momentary popularity. He has achieved two separate No. 1 hits that each maintained their position for 20 weeks, becoming the first country artist in recent history to manage concurrent 20-week chart-toppers. His weekly streams markedly outpace his closest genre competitors, who typically fall below 15 million weekly streams for their top tracks.
Wallen’s strategic collaborations with mainstream artists like McRae have helped him capture audiences beyond traditional country listeners. This crossover appeal has established him as the benchmark for streaming success in the country genre, influencing playlist curation across major platforms and spurring overall streaming growth within country music. His team has effectively utilized editorial playlists on streaming services to maximize reach and expose his music to new potential fans. The song “What I Want” has demonstrated impressive pop crossover success, peaking at No. 5 on Adult Pop Airplay while maintaining its country dominance.
His sustained multi-album presence in the charts demonstrates a level of audience engagement rarely seen in contemporary music, regardless of genre. Beyond streaming revenue, Wallen has expertly leveraged his digital popularity into sync deals for his music, further diversifying his income streams.
