Talking to Morgan Wallen about country music, "Cover Me Up," The Voice, and mullet independence

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I sat down with Morgan Wallen for today's video and talked to his rapid rise in country music, his mullet, his cover of Jason Isbell's "Cover Me Up," his friendship with Hardy, and so much more. I hope y'all enjoy it! Here are timestamps of the conversation:
00:15 - A little context
2:55 - Background/Upbringing (homeschooling, being a pastor's kid, playing baseball, music)
9:30 - The Voice experience (trying out, life in LA, learning how TV works)
15:35 - Starting in country music (FGL, getting a label deal, working with Joey Moi)
20:50 - Mullet talk
23:15 - Working with Diplo on "Heartless" + genre distinctions
26:30 - Adjusting to fame/staying normal
29:45 - Friendship with Hardy (and their WWE appearance)
35:27 - What happened to the girl in the "Chasin You" video?
36:32 - Upcoming album decisions (And is "This Bar" a single?)
38:50 - Eric Church
42:20 - "Cover Me Up" and meeting Jason Isbell
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@GradySmith 4 года назад

Thanks to Morgan Wallen for stopping by the channel! We talk about a ton of stuff in this one (and it's all time stamped in the description). Love y'all. Thanks for being on this crazy ride with me!

@nickkraze 4 года назад

Hey I think Kip Moore is also kind of along the same lines as Church and Bentley! A couple main stream hits but a lot of his own stuff, obviously not as popular as those two.

@connorweems403 4 года назад

Do you live in Charlottesville?

@GradySmith 4 года назад

@@connorweems403 you know it

@suzenpope3401 4 года назад

Well done! great interview, the style reminded me of the early days of MTV. I’am looking forward to seeing him in London 👍🏻

@Kira-vy1nz 4 года назад

You should react to the bones by marren morris! I think its really good, but I wanna know what you think about it and your take on how country it is, because it's definitely not super rootsy country, but I think it is more country then pop in its style and lyrically! Please react to it!

@Penguinn 4 года назад

I’ve never clicked on a video so quick in my life

@GradySmith 4 года назад

Haha thanks!

@matthewblankenship5543 4 года назад

Lol

@MendoMoto 4 года назад

Same, this is exciting.

@kayleeberrier1562 4 года назад

Penguinn FR OML

@jackabeast8498 4 года назад

Ikr

@eliza5035 4 года назад

Feel like I could have a beer with this guy

@shadihaddad7 4 года назад

Let's be honest with a mullet like that it'd be more than one 😂

@tiffanybeam6440 4 года назад

Shadi Haddad Does he have dip in his mouth in this interview? 😂

@The_dude94 4 года назад

I don't mean to be judgemental but judging by his actions and body language I'd say he'd try doing a line of booger sugar with you! 😂 I'm a fan of Wallens but he seems to be high as a kite... Either that or he's just extremely nervous for some reason

@hankstopher 3 года назад

Dakota Lowe man I thought the same thing.

@HeatherLynseyMusic 3 года назад

You can. Just check tik tok 🤣

@trevorshurr7763 4 года назад

I like Morgan Wallen a lot. He looks like he is the most down to earth person

@iveyblake1516 4 года назад

Trevor Shurr OMG YES EVERY INTERVIEW IVE SEEN I THINK THAT EVERY TIMEEEEEE

@dirtbikesrule808 4 года назад

I met Morgan backstage in Calgary with Luke Combs and can confirm that he is.

@ellabellasnow 3 года назад

Zac Oliver that’s the best combination right there. Luke and Morgan

@dirtbikesrule808 3 года назад

Ella Snow I don’t think any concert will be able to top that one. Both of their sets, every song the entire crowd was singing along

@jessicarivera4974 3 года назад

Agreed!

@J.R...... 4 года назад

Actually went to church with Morgan when I was younger. Used to listen to him sing gospel on Sundays when we were 10 or so.

@bananadozer1 3 года назад

What the... really?

@J.R...... 3 года назад

@@bananadozer1 Yep in White Pine, Tennessee. His dad was our preacher, and they lived right behind the church. He's just a bit younger than me.

@swagmas1er69 3 года назад

He’s still good 😂 But that’s so cool!!!

@J.R...... 3 года назад

@@swagmas1er69 that's what I meant lol good then even at 9 or 10 years old, still good today. Great actually.

@bananadozer1 3 года назад

Wow lucky church is pretty boring for me ive never seen a country singer at church 〖𝔸𝕒〗Fonts for iPhone & Android 😅

@mikerivera373 4 года назад

Holy shit. I don’t think I’ve seen any RU-vid critic get an interview with as big of an artist as Morgan Wallen. If there was ever a sign of how much of a major player you’re becoming in the music scene, this is it.

@logandewulf4847 4 года назад

I loved this interview. I really enjoy seeing him open up and talk. You’re interview skills are so much better than even big media. You are way more personable and had genuine questions. Can you try to get HARDY on? That dudes like a mystery. I think if you can get him to open up like this, you got some great content on your hand. HARDY is going to take over soon.

@Kaitlyndink 3 года назад

this man is so flippin cute. WE LOVE U MORGAN

@coreydevs 3 года назад

When have you ever heard an artist say “we can talk a lil bit longer if you want” Seems like he was having a good time talking to you because you asked questions that are outside the norm. This video was well worth the time spent. You should do more long form interviews. Good content. Thank you!

@coreydevs 3 года назад

Also first video of yours I have watched. Excited to see the rest! You got my sub :D

@kaybrowneyes9068 4 года назад

I love country but Morgan made it SO much better for me. I heard "Whiskey Glasses" and got me listening to the whole "If I Know Me" album and everything related to Morgan. Even my 11 yr old loves him. Now she's a country junkie, like her mama. 💖

@coleblattner8281 3 года назад

You raised her right then

@killacarebear3657 3 года назад

Cancel Morgan wallen

@morgancolewallenofficialch4594 3 года назад

@Kay BrownEyes Thanks for supporting my music. I’m so grateful and happy to check on you.. let me know more about you, gotta text me +16196594032

@songnotes 4 года назад

Love the production honesty of those first 5 seconds :)

@Ironworthstriking 4 года назад

Morgan might be the most likeable guy in mainstream country. Might not listen to his music too much, but I'd definitely hang out with him.

@miosnikzycia2913 4 года назад

Grady has such a man-crush on Morgan and it's really cute haha

@teamsweatysoloz 3 года назад

Huh?

@slimjadeyyy 3 года назад

Totally hahah

@mrsalazar6505 3 года назад

yeah. hahaha i love that.

@kayla7799 4 года назад

i have the biggest crush on this man oh my gosh

@nebraska22 4 года назад

He is hot

@racheldahmer2128 4 года назад

@@savannah8243 There isn't any page called that, what do you mean?

@wizardwanda5081 4 года назад

@@racheldahmer2128 idk what Happened to that page but there's a new page called @morganwallenstillhasababymama

@hankstopher 3 года назад

Kayla omg get a grip

@SndyMun 3 года назад

Morgan wallen seems so chill

@yahzea 4 года назад

I regret only starting to like Morgan when I heard his cover of Jason Isbell, and I didn’t even know who Jason Isbell was. The Cover Me Up lyrics was that strong. Now they are some of my favs in country music.

@aliceroared 4 года назад

He opened for FGL in Sydney last year and I really didn't appreciate him enough then, I only really got into his music a few months after that 😩 Hoping he'll travel down to Aus again soon!

@catherinegauthier 8 месяцев назад

Really great interview, love Morgan Wallen such a humble down to earth guy with a strong connection to his roots very impressive , Thanks Grady Smith 💌🎼

@CoryLowe 4 года назад

This is the kinda guy you love to root for because he’s just like any other guy in your hometown.. just a good dude! And loved hearing about his time on The Voice so funny 😂

@jakebennett6235 4 года назад

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. It’s just so laid back, and you asked questions that I’m sure he has never been asked before. It has to get old for him getting asked the same three questions every interview. It made it much fun to watch and learn from Morgan Wallen thanks to your conversational and comfortable approach. Great interview!!

@JASOMASTER2 4 года назад

Does he just pretend like his first EP doesn’t exist? its honestly a great record, I’d love to hear him talk about it.

@courtney.22 4 года назад

Maybe he forgot

@sensforce 4 года назад

That was so good! The best 47 minutes 49 seconds I’ve spent in a while on YT. Morgan is such a humble person and so relatable. Grady, props to you sir! You obviously made him feel relaxed. That was evident by how much he shared with you. Thanks!

@carolinebrooks5235 3 года назад

he's so down to earth!! this is why i love morgan wallen💓

@susiereynolds1752 3 года назад

He was raised right Great personally

@carolinebrooks5235 3 года назад

@@susiereynolds1752 for real!! he's so unproblematic and seems so fun to be around

@morgancolewallenofficialch4594 3 года назад

@Caroline Brooks Thanks for supporting my music. I’m so grateful and happy to check on you.. let me know more about you, gotta text me +16196594032

@kassandraz7174 4 года назад

I love Morgan Wallen, he seemed so genuine and lay back. This was such a good interview, it felt so personal!

@1023Woodworking 4 года назад

I was lucky enough to go back stage at a FGL concert and get to meet Morgan. He is one of the coolest and down to earth guys.

@dominicfay4866 4 года назад

who else thinks Grady should get a podcast and have artists on it

@KennethR-jt3kr 4 года назад

Love this raw kind of interview, and Morgan Wallen is the absolute best! One of the greatest country artists out there, and I can’t wait for more music from him! 🤘🏼

@jennhaberer6152 4 года назад

Grady, this was a great interview! It really shows how Morgan is trying to stay true to himself as an artist. Being genuine is very important in life. I think it’s something that really resonates with us fans. The audio didn’t stand out at all. I definitely know what it’s like to overthink ever detail when you want something perfect but you had nothing to worry about. I love you content. Keep up the good work. 🙏

@jennhaberer6152 4 года назад

Ohh and the mannequin question 🤣🤣🤣. Hilarious

@morgancolewallenofficialch4594 3 года назад

@Jenn Haberer Thanks for supporting my music. I’m so grateful and happy to check on you.. let me know more about you, gotta text me +16196594032

@maddykim9348 3 года назад

I really like Morgan Wallen’s personality:) he seems so sweet.

@susiereynolds1752 3 года назад

Yes he is so precious

@morgancolewallenofficialch4594 3 года назад

@Maddy Kim Thanks for supporting my music. I’m so grateful and happy to check on you.. let me know more about you, gotta text me +16196594032

@itskindofdumb21 4 года назад

Such a genuine guy. Really cares about where he came from. Absolutely love that.

@geoffreywalker7308 4 года назад

His obvious interest in what you had to say was so refreshing to me... what a cool kid. He seemed legitimately appreciative and engaged. Great video

@daytona_200 4 года назад

I only clicked on it thinking Grady would ask about his mullet, so glad I’m right

@torresmat10 4 года назад

Imagine if he'd made the finals for The Voice and then did his cover of Cover Me Up in a duet with Blake...that would've been a sight to see

@mariebisson1252 Год назад

Cover me up is the first so g i ever heard him sing, and it hits home. ❤ real and raw.

@JamesJon1187 4 года назад

Morgan seems like such a likeable, genuine guy.

@amydeleon3387 4 года назад

Yay for 4-H! Homeschool families really embrace & see how it can provide valuable life lessons!! ❤️

@nodrizzyno 3 года назад

Morgan is right about being exposed to a different audience. I didn't know who he was until 'Heartless' and now I listen to him quite often. He has gotten me more into country music, and I am from Alabama. 7 Summers is my favorite.

@matthew_hilliard 4 года назад

This is great! The "Cover Me Up" cover really endeared me to this guy

@marioawabdyable 4 года назад

Grady: Does your mullet make you feel a certain kind of way? Morgan: Yes, I wake up everyday and I'm like "yea I got a mullet!" hahahaha anyone else hear that as a Talladega Nights reference?!

@courtney.22 4 года назад

what is that

@savageman086 4 года назад

Courtney Courteau a Will Smith movie

@savageman086 4 года назад

I mean will Farrell

@LO-dv1sr 3 года назад

I love Morgan's music! It brings me a lot of joy listening to it. I've been a fan since I first heard him sing Collide on The Voice! I don't agree with what he said but I still want to hear his music and it upsets me that some radio stations won't play it now. I'll keep listening and buying anything he puts out. His music means that much to me! He deserves another chance!

@tylerbrown8386 4 года назад

Would definitely like to drink a couple beers with Morgan Wallen. Dude seems so down to earth, and just taking it all in stride . Good interview

@lukeschacher3048 4 года назад

I swear he is the most down to earth artist right now

@SaraAppletonwastheQWERTYmail 10 месяцев назад

Here’s a little song I wrote for Morgan Wallen; His mother’s a teacher, His father’s a preacher, so he grew up tall & strong, he lo bed to do speeches but now he sings country songs, just know he just can’t go wrong, “ “ “. Sara from S.F. ❤

@mariebisson1252 Год назад

Cover me up was the first song i heard, and i was hooked.

@lilydoerschuk2891 4 года назад

this is so pure, aw.

@genevawelsh9133 4 года назад

He just seems so chill and down to earth. He of course loves talking about his work but the way he kept saying on how he never expected to get on the voice or being noticed all he wanted to do is have fun with it and do what he loves. And that's the kind of message that any singer or band should promote. Because the more they go with the mind process of "I'm so great I can do whatever" eventually it becomes work for them. And I think that's the reason why many singers or actors quit their job cause either they act that way or they feel they have to work on this certain image because they think that is what gonna help their career or they think that's how they get fans. But Morgan seems the opposite he doesn't care about an "image" he has to keep up with. You can tell he is being himself and doesn't care what people think or say about him

@katie08kg 4 года назад

i got to see morgan in ohio and my mom was rushing me to leave to beat traffic and i did EVERYTHING i could to stall just so i could hear cover me up and it was so amazing hearing it live 🥺❤️

@mrgiannopolis 4 года назад

Been a fan of his since "The way I talk". Would love to see Midland get ahold of him and incorporate his voice into their style for a song.

@JoshVanTubergen 4 года назад

This is awesome, Grady. I've never seen a RU-vidr work so hard and care so much about putting out quality content. Keep it up, but please don't burn yourself out either. Even the simplest videos you put out are great. Great video, amazing interview!

@GradySmith 4 года назад

That means a lot, Josh. Thank you!

@DanCBearded 4 года назад

Mullet and a beard... my kind of place!

@DanCBearded 4 года назад

21:15 🙌

@DanCBearded 4 года назад

I saw him in Detroit with Hardy and Florida Georgia Line. Absolutely loved his show and this interview is amazing!

@GradySmith 4 года назад

Dan! I love your channel -- hope you enjoy the beard mention in our mullet talk lol.

@DanCBearded 4 года назад

@@GradySmith oh man, that is wild!! Just made my night. Thank you brotha!

@janbailey5214 Год назад

So enjoyable… I’m a little late to the party but so glad I did ❤ 3/7/23 47:49

@madisonweaver6981 3 года назад

“We’re lucky somebody didn’t die”

@scottnorthmusic1565 4 года назад

Man I'll buy every Morgan Wallen album because he's such a good dude, great interview! #country

@tyleankrzywdik6372 2 года назад

Morgan Wallen is incredible

@Penguinn 4 года назад

Congratulations!! Morgan Wallen is amazing

@tannerrathjens1774 4 года назад

I have seen Morgan live 5 times... he is absolutely amazing and is doing great things for country music.i have been a fan since I heard the way I talk ... dude is so talented and exciting to watch. Can’t wait to hear some new music from him!

@robsingh892 4 года назад

Gang gang! Oh wait, wrong mullet.

@Sam-zw9gp 4 года назад

Rob Singh I want to see him on Theos podcast so bad

@ethanquinn1697 4 года назад

@@Sam-zw9gp that would be dope

@raytrumble1994 4 года назад

Rob Singh gang gang 😂😂😂

@The_dude94 4 года назад

@@Sam-zw9gp him and Theo Von in the same room? That MIGHT be just a little too much mullet for 1 room to handle! It would be pretty cool though. 👍

@susanthursdays5008 3 года назад

@@The_dude94 OH!! I hope y’all watch Theo’s podcast “This Past Weekend” (in 2020) w/ feature guest Morgan and his crew, and ALL 4 of these boys (incl. Theo Von), had mullets, and was a howl, cuz they were all comparing each other’s ‘mullet style’, and they were all so funny. (The 2 guys that came on with Morgan, were guys he’s very close to, and writes with all the time - sorry, forget their names, - but if ya read this, check it out. It one of best podcasts, is on YTube every Monday/Tuesday - but definitely, every week, and is on Theo Von’s RU-vid Channel, and podcast name is: This Past Weekend

@cactipickles 4 года назад

"Ya gotta matter til ya don't."

@jessicarivera4974 3 года назад

This is a really good interview. I appreciate the fact you were able to get more into the person. I only knew of his songs. I had no clue he was on the Voice or a Preachers Kid.

@MrSmashley1989 4 года назад

I was lucky, my first exposure to Morgan was seeing him open for FGL in Australia last year. Genuinely became a fan by the end of his set and haven't looked back. My biggest regret is that I didn't know any of the songs in his set that I do now!

@beautybynicole8004 3 года назад

I just saw this, but omg I’ve been so obsessed with Morgan Wallen I have the biggest crush on him ever. He needs to sing at my sisters wedding! 🥺

@AdamRogers Год назад

How can you not like this guy.

@RM-xh4hk 4 года назад

I absofrigginlutely love Morgan Wallen's style and his music! This guy, to me, is the "new, old country"! Chasing You is THE best song yet! Tim McGraw, eat your heart out... and I can sing most every Tim McGraw album! Long live MW!

@Orang3_fatty24 3 года назад

This is awesome. Congrats on scoring this interview!

@jwall1704 2 года назад

I love Morgan Wallen and his realness, I hope he never changes.

@daltonfoley641 4 года назад

Congrats on nailing this interview Grady!! I can't wait to see what doors open next.

@austinhhollinger 10 месяцев назад

0:15 - A little context 2:55 - Background/Upbringing (homeschooling, being a pastor's kid, playing baseball, music) 9:30 - The Voice experience (trying out, life in LA, learning how TV works) 15:35 - Starting in country music (FGL, getting a label deal, working with Joey Moi) 20:50 - Mullet talk 23:15 - Working with Diplo on "Heartless" + genre distinctions 26:30 - Adjusting to fame/staying normal 29:45 - Friendship with Hardy (and their WWE appearance) 35:27 - What happened to the girl in the "Chasin You" video? 36:32 - Upcoming album decisions (And is "This Bar" a single?) 38:50 - Eric Church 42:20 - "Cover Me Up" and meeting Jason Isbel

@minervamariekirk5832 3 года назад

I love him so much he's so sweet.😊❤

@alexishutson8967 4 года назад

This is everything I’ve ever dreamed of. Thank you so much for doing this video

@MicahRion 4 года назад

This is an awesome interview, Grady! It being backstage adds to it and doesn't detract from the quality of the conversation. Thanks for working hard to bring us this, I loved hearing more from Morgan.

@Celestia1111ove 3 года назад

This interview is DAMN GOOD! 🤩

@Adiz9809 4 года назад

We need more content like this! Great job, Grady!

@sabrinawampler8156 4 года назад

Really enjoyed getting to watch this throughout my week! So glad to see you getting more opportunities to work with artist like this

@jacklineescobar1700 4 года назад

Absolutely loved this interview. He seems like such a down to earth Guy. He’s also very funny which made the interview even better.

@betsychappy3477 4 года назад

Never clicked a video faster. Love your content, Grady!

@jenroark4118 4 года назад

I’ve never liked sum so fast, I say this everyday but Morgan Wallen is an actual blessing. His mom is the real star like y’all said but I see him March 19th and I just can’t get over how much he’s grown. Love him tho

@leahr4761 4 года назад

I haven’t even let the video get to 3 seconds in and I’ve already hit Like. LOVE YOU BOTH ❤️👏🏼

@Quwichison 4 года назад

I love this format. We must find a way for Grady Smith to interview Eric Church.

@bananadozer1 3 года назад

Ikr

@um4327 2 года назад

Yeah!

@chloevanwagner4309 4 года назад

Best interview I ever watched!!!!

@andrearivas8605 4 года назад

Loved this!👏👏 I loved how relaxed and conversational he seems.

@joshuagold9769 4 года назад

Great work! My favorite Morgan Wallen song is Stand Out. I hope in the future we get to see more and more artist interviews from you, it seemed so effortless and certainly didn’t have that run of the mill, corny interview.

@MasonAndRemy 4 года назад

Great conversation Grady! Love your content.

@melaniehawthorne5997 4 года назад

First time watching. Great interview! Mogan seems very down to earth. Big fan of his music. Thank you, Grady!!

@MichaelLloyd 4 года назад

This was a really good interview. Very personal and fun.

@annemariemueller6079 4 года назад

my favorites!! i saw morgan wallen open for florida georgia line last year and have been a fan since way before that. love to see interviews on this channel :)

@derekmcmaster8191 3 года назад

Mullet is my favorite part of Morgan. I thought he had a stylist come up with that. Amazing that's it's his own style choice!

@colemartin9469 4 года назад

Probably one of my favorite video interviews I have ever watched.

@laylamarie5127 4 года назад

Omg! I love this! I can’t believe you got an interview with Morgan Wallen

@cassidyt8631 4 года назад

Loved learning more about Morgan! An even bigger fan now! Thanks Grady!

@danielvelarde6393 4 года назад

So good to see you blowing up and getting bigger, it’s been a crazy ride watching you for a year. Morgan is my favorite artist so this is a dream colab

@margotbw4660 Год назад

Great interview, you covered SO much and really brought each other out!

@Kpz21 4 года назад

Great job Grady!! I’ve watched a few interviews with Morgan and I thought your questions were refreshing!

@gaylewatson4554 4 года назад

Great interview! Thanks!

@Milewski23 4 года назад

That whole bit talking about Heartless was absolute gold. Loved that.

@yamajammer76 4 года назад

I like Morgan Wallen. He’s talented and just seems like a good guy who is nice to everyone.

@zacharyhardin3558 3 года назад

Wow! He's a really cool/chill dude! Thanks for the interview

@mattrideout3649 4 года назад

Don’t ever feel bad. You’re a great host. Can’t wait to see more !

@mrmike9803 4 года назад

Haven’t watched a 45 minute video in a long time. Very well done, Grady.

@michaeldeangoodrich 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. I enjoyed the Q&A. i was never much of a Morgan Wallen listener before this, but i'm gonna listen a little bit more to him now.