Morgan Wallen returned to Saturday Night Live (SNL) on March 29 as a musical guest, alongside host Anora actress Mikey Madison, and delivered the live debut of “I’m The Problem” and “Just In Case,” two songs from his new album, I’m The Problem, arriving on May 16.
“I’m The Problem”
The 31-year-old East Tennessee native took to the iconic 30 Rock stage to perform “I’m The Problem” for the first time after being introduced by Mikey Madison.
Joined by his touring band, comprised of Mark Taco Annino, Luke Cowboy Rice, Tyler Tomlinson, Dominic Frost, Chris Gladden and Tony Aichele, Wallen strummed his acoustic guitar as he allowed his unique vocals to shine, belting out the lyrics to the title track of his forthcoming fourth studio album.
Surrounded by a set designed to look like an investigation office—complete with an evidence board pinpointing every reason why Wallen’s “the problem” and analyzing every aspect of the country superstar’s life and career, dating back to 2018, Wallen sang, “I guess I’m the problem/ And you’re Miss Never do no wrong/ If I’m so awful/ Then why’d you stick around this long?/ And if it’s the whiskey/ Then why you keep on pullin’ it off the shelf?/ You hate that when you look at me, you halfway see yourself/ And it got me thinkin’/ If I’m the problem/ You might be the reason.”
Wallen sported a Field & Stream ball cap (Uncle Robert’s Hat) and a full denim outfit, with a tank top layered under his jean jacket.
“Just In Case”
After a three Saturday Night Live skits, Wallen came back to the stage to perform another newly released song, titled “Just In Case.”
For his performance of “Just In Case,” Wallen kept the same investigation office set design but swapped out the evidence board in the background for a gray curtain. In the desk, a TV displayed the MWBC: Morgan Wallen Broadcast Corporation channel, which appeared to showcase song titles and track numbers from his upcoming 37-track album, I’m The Problem, including “I Got Better” (Track #2), “What I Want (feat.____)” (Track #4), “Skoal, Chevy and Browning” (Track #8), “Where’d That Girl Go” (Track #14), “Genesis” (Track #15), “Number 3 And Number 7 (feat._____)” (Track #17), “Come Back As A Redneck (feat. _____)” (Track #21), “LA Night” (Track #34), and “Miami” (Track #35).
“Praise The Lord and Go Vols, baby!” Wallen, wearing a black Henley and ripped jeans, complete with a camouflage Harley-Davidson hat, said to conclude his second performance.
This was Wallen’s second appearance on Saturday Night Live. His first time as a musical guest was in December 2020 during the show’s 46th season, where he performed “7 Summers” and “Still Goin’ Down” from his record-breaking album, Dangerous: The Double Album. During that episode, he also participated in a skit with the host, Jason Bateman.
Songs Appear On Wallen’s New Album, I’m The Problem
“I’m The Problem” (written by Wallen alongside Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Grady Block and Jamie McLaughlin) and “Just In Case” (written by Wallen alongside John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass and Alex Bak) are part of Morgan Wallen’s upcoming fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, set for release on May 16, 2025. The 37-track project includes songs like “I’m A Little Crazy,” “Lies Lies Lies,” “Smile,” “Love Somebody,” and the heartfelt unreleased track, “Superman,” written as a letter to his son, Indigo.
I’m The Problem follows his record-breaking releases, Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time, which ranked No. 1 and No. 6 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century.
Sand In My Boots Festival, I’m The Problem Stadium Tour
The album’s release will also coincide with Wallen’s first-ever all-genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, from May 16-18. The festival, which sold out in less than two hours, will feature headliners Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and HARDY, alongside special guests Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, T-Pain, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, The War on Drugs, 2 Chainz, Chase Rice, Three 6 Mafia, 3 Doors Down, Ella Langley, ERNEST, Morgan Wade, Moneybagg Yo, and more.
Additionally, Morgan Wallen is set to hit the road this summer for a 20-show stadium trek, dubbed I’m The Problem Tour. I’m The Problem Tour will feature rotating direct support from country stars such as Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel, with additional support from Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson on select dates.
Wallen’s 20 Stadium shows paired with the first-ever Sand In My Boots Festival will mark the only tour dates for Wallen in 2025.
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