Morgan Wallen is Not Submitting Music for the 2026 GRAMMYs

The country star’s album ‘I’m The Problem’ is the best selling of 2025

Country superstar Morgan Wallen has confirmed he will not be submitting music to be considered for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Given that his album, I’m The Problem, is #1 in sales for 2025, it could have been a serious contender for top awards.

Wallen and the GRAMMYs:

Despite his success, Wallen has never won a GRAMMY.
He has received two nominations total. Both for “I Had Some Help,” his collaboration with Post Malone: Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
As of now, Wallen’s team hasn’t provided context as to why he will not be participating in next year’s ceremony.
I’m The Problem sold 1,769,000 units by July 7.

Background:

Major stars, including Drake and The Weeknd, have pulled out of the GRAMMYs in previous years.

Wallen and the GRAMMYs:

Despite his success, Wallen has never won a GRAMMY.
He has received two nominations total. Both for “I Had Some Help,” his collaboration with Post Malone: Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
As of now, Wallen’s team hasn’t provided context as to why he will not be participating in next year’s ceremony.
I’m The Problem sold 1,769,000 units by July 7.

Background:

Major stars, including Drake and The Weeknd, have pulled out of the GRAMMYs in previous years.

Wallen and the GRAMMYs:

Despite his success, Wallen has never won a GRAMMY.
He has received two nominations total. Both for “I Had Some Help,” his collaboration with Post Malone: Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
As of now, Wallen’s team hasn’t provided context as to why he will not be participating in next year’s ceremony.
I’m The Problem sold 1,769,000 units by July 7.

Background:

Major stars, including Drake and The Weeknd, have pulled out of the GRAMMYs in previous years.

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- This article was written with information sourced from The Hollywood Reporter.

- We covered it because the GRAMMYs are the most prestigious awards in music and because of Wallen’s status as a country superstar.

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