Country music star Morgan Wallen has set a new benchmark in the music industry, surpassing a long-standing record previously held by the Jackson 5.
The East Tennessee native’s recent performances on Friday (September 20) and Sunday (September 22) have solidified his position as one of the most popular artists in contemporary music.
Morgan Wallen’s Record-Breaking Achievement
Over two nights, Morgan Wallen drew 156,151 fans to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This impressive turnout broke the previous record set by the Jackson 5 nearly 40 years ago. In 1984, the legendary group attracted 148,407 attendees across three shows, something Wallen was able to surpass in just two performances.
A Significant Homecoming For Wallen
For Wallen, these concerts represented more than just record numbers. They marked a return to his roots. As a huge Tennessee Volunteers fan, performing at Neyland Stadium held personal significance.
To kick off his first night’s performance, Wallen even made a grand entrance alongside the College World Series champion Tennessee Volunteers baseball team and their coach, Tony Vitello.
Addressing the audience, Wallen said, “I really appreciate that warm welcome, that means a lot to me. The last time I was in this stadium, I was watching Tennessee kick Alabama’s a**. I can’t think of a better way to follow it up than to be here playing two sold-out shows this weekend. This is one of the most special days of my entire life, and I’m very glad you guys chose to spend this weekend here with me – it means a lot.”
Morgan Wallen walking into Neyland Stadium with the 2024 Baseball National Champions 🔥
pic.twitter.com/VGxWP5zXGC— Vol Report (@AllVolReport) September 21, 2024
Exciting Guest Appearances
The weekend’s performances were enhanced by appearances from other country music stars. Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, and Eric Church joined Wallen on stage, along with his frequent collaborators HARDY and ERNEST.
Knox News reports that Morgan Wallen has become only the fourth artist to headline a concert at Neyland Stadium,which is the sixth-largest college football stadium in the country.
It was a pretty big deal! Check out his performance with Eric Church below!