Morgan Wallen Is Teasing New Music And His Own SiriusXM Channel Just Launched

Morgan Wallen spent the first months of 2026 off the road, spending time with his son and quietly working on new music. On April 2, he ended that break in a big way stepping back on stage at The Pinnacle in Nashville for his first performance of the year. The occasion? The launch of Morgan Wallen Radio, his brand-new year-round SiriusXM channel (Channel 64). And before the night was over, he had teased something fans have been waiting to hear: new music is coming.

For anyone tracking Morgan Wallen’s 2026 Still The Problem Tour, this week marks a turning point. The Nashville show, the new radio channel, and a hint at album five all signal that one of country music’s biggest eras is entering a new chapter.

What Wallen Said About New Music

Before taking the stage, Wallen sat down with SiriusXM host Cody Alan and gave a candid update on where things stand creatively. He had posted on Instagram about “coming out of hibernation,” but quickly clarified what he actually meant.

“Hibernation is probably not the best word I could have used,” he told Alan. “I worked a lot. I’ve been hanging out with my son, making music, and that’s about it.”

When pressed on what fans can expect next, Wallen was honest about the timeline. He said he is “still in the early stages” with new material, estimates he is “on seven or eight singles right now,” and believes his current album cycle for I’m the Problem is “probably nearing the end.”

Then came the line that set social media off: “I’m at a place to where I’ll start showing little sneak peeks soon.”

His current single “Don’t We” is still climbing it sits in the top 30 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart — so he is not abandoning the I’m the Problem era yet. But a fifth studio album is clearly in motion, and fans will not have to wait long to hear at least a glimpse of it.

The Nashville Show: 16 Songs, One Surprise Guest

The April 2 concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville was intimate by Wallen’s standards roughly 4,000 SiriusXM subscribers packed into a room that felt worlds apart from the 80,000-seat stadiums on his upcoming tour. He opened with “Don’t We” and moved through a 16-song set that included “I’m the Problem,” “I Had Some Help,” and “Last Night.”

The biggest moment of the night came when Wallen brought out Ella Langley for a surprise performance of “Sand In My Boots.” It was the first time the two had performed the 2021 fan favorite together live a moment made all the sweeter given that Langley joins Wallen as one of the rotating openers on his 2026 stadium run.

“My tour starts next week up in Minneapolis,” Wallen told the Nashville crowd. “So it’s nice to get my feet wet right here in Nashville, Tennessee.”

After the final song, Wallen stayed for nearly 30 minutes signing autographs and taking photos with fans a reminder that even at the top of the industry, he still shows up the way he always has.

Morgan Wallen Radio: What It Is and When It Started

Morgan Wallen Radio officially launched on April 7, 2026 at 4 PM CT on SiriusXM Channel 64. The channel runs year-round and is available both on car radios and through the SiriusXM app. Non-subscribers can access it free through May 6 in all SiriusXM-equipped vehicles.

Wallen curates the channel himself. Beyond his own catalog, he handpicked tracks from his musical influences a mix that, by his own description, will likely surprise people. “I will be personally curating the music so they will get a glimpse into my world,” he said. The channel also features exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary and stories from life on the road.

The April 2 Nashville performance will replay on Morgan Wallen Radio. If you missed the live show, that broadcast is your best chance to hear how Wallen spent the winter and what he plans to do next.

Where the I’m the Problem Era Stands Right Now

It’s worth remembering just how massive I’m the Problem has been. The fourth studio album, released in May 2025 via Big Loud/Mercury Records, debuted at No. 1 globally across seven countries. It spent 13 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 in both the U.S. and Canada.

Per RIAA data, the album is now 4x Platinum, with 22 of its 37 songs Gold-certified or higher. Wallen recently became RIAA’s highest-certified country artist of all time, with 265.5 million total certified singles and albums placing him third overall across all genres, behind only Drake and Taylor Swift.

His latest single “20 Cigarettes” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in late February 2026, making it his 20th career No. 1 on that chart. He now shares that milestone with Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, and Toby Keith, trailing only Kenny Chesney (33), Blake Shelton (30), and Tim McGraw (29).

“Don’t We” is currently his active focus at country radio, and a seventh single from the album could follow. For full chart context on how Morgan Wallen’s career has tracked across Billboard, the numbers are hard to argue with.

The Still The Problem Tour Starts April 10

One week after the Nashville show, Wallen opens his 23-date stadium tour in Minneapolis with two consecutive nights at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 10 and 11. The run, promoted by AEG Presents, covers 12 cities and wraps August 1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The tour takes its name from I’m the Problem and is built around the same ethos: Wallen has something to prove, and he is going to do it in the biggest rooms available. Four stops land at major college football stadiums — Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, and Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Support rotates between Brooks & Dunn, HARDY, Ella Langley, and Thomas Rhett, with additional acts on select dates. A portion of every ticket sold benefits the Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports youth sports and music programs. The foundation has contributed over $1 million in instruments to schools in touring cities.

If you’re looking at Morgan Wallen’s Chicago dates at Soldier Field on June 19 and 20 — or any stop on the tour — verified ticket options and venue logistics are all covered on the city guide pages.

What This All Means for Fans

Wallen is entering a transitional moment. The I’m the Problem era is winding down, the tour is about to take over his life for the next four months, and somewhere in the background, album five is starting to take shape. The Nashville show made one thing clear: he is not slowing down.

His comment about “sneak peeks” was vague by design. He is not ready to drop a release date or album title. But the fact that he is talking about it publicly while still actively charting with his current single suggests the gap between albums will be shorter than fans might expect.

Morgan Wallen Radio gives him a direct line to listeners year-round, independent of whatever format is trending. And with the Still The Problem Tour about to put him in front of millions of fans across the country, the setup for his next era is already underway.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Morgan Wallen say new music is coming?

On April 2, 2026, at a SiriusXM concert in Nashville, Wallen told host Cody Alan he is “still in the early stages” of a new album and plans to share “little sneak peeks” on social media soon.

What is Morgan Wallen Radio on SiriusXM?

Morgan Wallen Radio is a year-round SiriusXM channel (Channel 64) that launched April 7, 2026. Wallen personally curates the music, featuring his catalog, influences, and exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary.

Who performed with Morgan Wallen at the Nashville SiriusXM show?

Ella Langley joined Wallen on stage for their first-ever live performance of “Sand In My Boots.” Langley also serves as one of his rotating openers on the 2026 Still The Problem Tour.

When does Morgan Wallen’s 2026 tour start?

The Still The Problem Tour opens April 10, 2026 with two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It runs through August 1 in Philadelphia.

How many No. 1s does Morgan Wallen have on Country Airplay?

“20 Cigarettes” became his 20th No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in February 2026, tying him with Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, and Toby Keith at the tenth-most leaders in chart history.