Morgan Wallen didn’t plan on getting inspired during a routine stop at his lawyer’s office—but that’s exactly what happened. While heading to court, the country star noticed some classic courtroom sketches hanging on the wall and suddenly, the idea for his I’m The Problem album cover hit him.
“We were tossing around ideas for the artwork, and I saw these old-school court drawings,” Wallen told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. “Something just clicked. I thought, ‘This could be cool.’”
After a quick search revealed no one had really done it before, Wallen figured he might be onto something fresh and original. While the final image isn’t from his actual court case—he said that felt “too real”—it still nods to that chapter of his life. The finished cover is a moody sketch of Wallen in profile, complete with his signature long hair, mustache, and a white button-up.
“I wanted people to look at it and think, ‘Wait, is that a courtroom sketch?’” he explained. “It toes the line between real life and artistic interpretation, and I think it looks cool.”
Owning His Story — One Track at a Time
The same raw honesty shows up in the album’s title: I’m The Problem. At first glance, it sounds like a direct acknowledgment of Wallen’s past controversies—but it runs deeper than that.
Speaking with Today’s Country Radio, Wallen shared that the title represents a personal turning point.
“I’ve always tried to take accountability,” he said. “This album feels like a stamp on that. Like, here I am—flaws and all.”
A 37-Track Journey of Heartbreak, Healing, and Growth
Available now through Big Loud / Mercury, I’m The Problem spans 37 tracks that blend country, pop, and rock influences. Wallen tapped some big names for collaborations, including Post Malone, Tate McRae, ERNEST, HARDY, and Eric Church.
Before the full album even dropped, it was already making waves. Wallen scored three No. 1 hits at country radio and had six songs crack the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10.
With this project, he invites fans into a more vulnerable side of his world—exploring heartbreak, regret, personal growth, and everything in between.
Mixing Genres, Staying True
As always, Wallen brings his eclectic taste to the table. Whether it’s country storytelling, alternative edge, or a pop-driven hook, each track finds its place.
“We had straight-up country songs, more alt-indie stuff, and then cross-genre tracks,” he said. “I’ve always listened to everything—from rap to rock to gospel—so that naturally comes through.”
Wallen and his team recorded around 50 songs for the album and trimmed it down to 37, with 22 of them co-written by the singer himself. In total, the project features contributions from nearly 50 songwriters—each helping shape this ambitious body of work.
What’s Next: Tour, Festival, and More
Wallen isn’t slowing down anytime soon. He’ll kick off his I’m The Problem Tour on June 20 in Houston, Texas, with a packed lineup of openers like Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, and Koe Wetzel.
He’s also set to make history with two back-to-back shows at Camp Randall Stadium in Wisconsin—something no artist has done before.
Plus, fans can catch him earlier at his Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and a special album release show in London on May 28.
