Morgan Wallen may be turning a new leaf after last year’s Broadway bar incident, but he’s not leaving the spotlight just yet. The country superstar is currently lighting up stages on his I’m The Problem tour, and during a stop in Madison, Wisconsin (June 28), he gave fans a surprise they won’t soon forget.
As the crowd at Camp Randall Stadium buzzed with anticipation, Wallen brought out rising country artist Ella Langley to join him for a duet performance of “What I Want,” a track from his latest album. The moment was electric—and fans took notice.
Ella Langley Steps Up Where Tate McRae Leaves Off
While the album version of “What I Want” features pop sensation Tate McRae, Saturday night’s performance marked a fresh twist with Langley stepping in. At just 26, Langley held her own beside the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, earning roars of approval from the Wisconsin crowd.
Clips from the show quickly made the rounds on social media, with fans praising Langley’s presence and vocal power. “Honestly? She should’ve been on the track in the first place,” one TikTok user wrote, echoing the sentiment of many.
A Big Moment for Morgan—and a First
“What I Want” marks a milestone for Wallen—it’s the first time he’s featured a female artist on one of his tracks. Tate McRae lent her vocals to the album version, and Wallen’s decision to collaborate with her wasn’t taken lightly.
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“I think she’s really underrated vocally,” he shared in an interview with Apple Music. “The song wasn’t even written with a female part in mind, but we thought—what if Tate sang this? And she just crushed it.”
He continued, “Her range is insane. She took a song written for a guy and made it her own. I’ve got nothing but respect for what she brought to it.”
Still, Ella Langley’s live take on the song offered fans something equally special—her gritty charm and undeniable chemistry with Wallen created a moment that felt spontaneous and unforgettable.
