Morgan Wallen’s surprise New Year’s Eve release, Smile, is stirring up excitement and speculation among fans, with many believing the track’s accompanying music video might hint at the title of his next album.
The single, Wallen’s third of 2024 following July’s Lies Lies Lies and October’s Love Somebody, is widely considered a preview of his forthcoming record. This album will serve as the follow-up to One Thing At A Time, which celebrates its two-year anniversary in March.
Written by Wallen alongside Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, and Luis Witkiewitz, Smile continues the themes explored in his previous singles. The music video, directed by Justin Clough, adds further intrigue to the track.
In the video, Wallen prepares for a televised New Year’s performance but appears distracted by constant reminders from producers to “smile” on stage. Introduced by the host as “one of the biggest pop stars in the world,” Wallen steps onto the set, seemingly set to perform Love Somebody. However, he surprises everyone by going off-script, singing Smile instead, leaving the onlookers stunned.
Fans and outlets like Holler have picked up on key details in the video, most notably the fictional talk show titled Dark Til Daylight. The name appears prominently on Wallen’s dressing room door and on the set of his performance, sparking speculation that it might be the title of his highly anticipated album.
As fans eagerly await official confirmation, Wallen’s latest release continues to build anticipation for what’s next in his already celebrated career.
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