Morgan Wallen Surprises Nashville Crowd With Ella Langley, Teases 'Little Sneak Peeks' of New Music

The country superstar celebrated the launch of his new SiriusXM channel with an intimate 16-song set.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:21pm

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Morgan Wallen, the highest-certified country artist of all time, surprised fans with a 16-song intimate set at The Pinnacle in Nashville to celebrate the launch of his new SiriusXM channel. During the show, Wallen brought out fellow country star Ella Langley for their first-ever duet performance of his 2021 hit 'Sand In My Boots'. Wallen also teased that he would soon be sharing 'little sneak peeks' of new music, hinting that his fourth studio album is nearing completion.

Why it matters

As one of the biggest names in country music, Morgan Wallen's new music and live performances are highly anticipated by his loyal fanbase. The surprise Nashville show and upcoming album release build anticipation for his 2026 'Still the Problem Tour', which is expected to draw massive crowds.

The details

During the intimate 16-song set, Wallen performed hits like 'Last Night' and 'I Had Some Help'. He also brought out fellow chart-topping country artist Ella Langley for their first-ever duet of his 2021 single 'Sand In My Boots'. Wallen told the crowd he's been 'hanging out with my family, hanging out in the woods a little bit, making some new music' during his time off from touring.

  • Wallen's new SiriusXM channel, 'Morgan Wallen Radio', launched on April 7, 2026.
  • Wallen's 'Still the Problem Tour' in support of his fourth studio album is set to kick off on April 10, 2026.

The players

Morgan Wallen

A 32-year-old country music superstar and the highest-certified country artist of all time. He is preparing to launch his 'Still the Problem Tour' in support of his fourth studio album, 'I'm the Problem'.

Ella Langley

A chart-topping country music artist who joined Wallen on stage for their first-ever duet performance of his 2021 hit 'Sand In My Boots'.

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What they’re saying

“I haven't played a show in a few months. I've been hanging out with my family, hanging out in the woods a little bit, making some new music... Every time I get back up here, I think, 'Man, why did I take so much time off?'”

— Morgan Wallen, Country Music Artist

“I don't know if y'all cheered that loud for me, man.”

— Morgan Wallen, Country Music Artist

“We're gonna try something we've never done tonight.”

— Morgan Wallen, Country Music Artist

What’s next

Wallen's 'Still the Problem Tour' in support of his fourth studio album 'I'm the Problem' is set to kick off on April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

As one of the biggest names in country music, Morgan Wallen's return to the stage and tease of new music has fans eagerly anticipating his upcoming tour and album release. The intimate Nashville show highlighted Wallen's connection with his loyal fanbase and his continued evolution as an artist.