You can’t talk about country music right now without mentioning Morgan Wallen. It’s basically impossible. Whether he’s shattering streaming records or making headlines for a rooftop incident in Nashville, the guy is everywhere. Honestly, keeping up with the latest Morgan Wallen news feels like a full-time job because the narrative shifts so fast. One minute we're talking about his massive stadium runs, and the next, there’s drama with city officials in Alabama.
The "Still The Problem" Tour is officially a go
Let's get into the meat of what 2026 looks like for him. He just announced the Still The Problem Tour, which is a massive 21-date stadium run. It kicks off April 10, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. He’s hitting the big ones: Allegiant Stadium in Vegas, Soldier Field in Chicago, and even the "Big House" at Michigan Stadium.
He’s not going alone, either. The lineup of openers is kind of a "who’s who" of current country and legends. You've got Brooks & Dunn, HARDY, and Ella Langley rotating as direct support. It’s a smart move. Mixing the 90s nostalgia of Brooks & Dunn with the newer, rock-heavy sound of HARDY keeps the crowd diverse.
Why Sand In My Boots 2026 got scrapped
Now, here is the weird part. If you were planning on heading back to Gulf Shores for his Sand In My Boots Festival in 2026, I’ve got bad news. It’s canceled. Well, technically "not returning until 2027."
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Mayor Robert Craft of Gulf Shores basically said the organizers—AEG Presents—missed a deadline. He mentioned they didn't get their application in fast enough to secure the "high-caliber" talent the city requires. It sounds like a bit of a bureaucratic mess. The city loved the 2025 crowd because they were apparently "affluent and respectful" compared to the old Hangout Fest crowds, but without the right lineup secured for 2026, the city pulled the plug for the year.
It’s a bummer for fans who liked that genre-bending mix of Post Malone, T-Pain, and Wallen all on one beach. But the door is wide open for a 2027 comeback.
That Nashville chair incident update
We have to talk about the legal stuff. It’s been hanging over him like a cloud. Back in April 2024, Wallen was arrested for throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church’s bar, Chief’s, on Broadway. Two police officers were standing just feet away from where it landed.
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He eventually pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. The sentence? Seven days at a DUI education center and two years of probation. Recently, some bodycam footage from that night leaked, showing him looking pretty apologetic but also saying "I ain't done nothing wrong" while sitting in the back of the cruiser.
- The Verdict: If he stays out of trouble during his probation, the charges could eventually be wiped from his record.
- The Bar: Despite the drama, his own spot, "This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen," is thriving on 4th Ave. It’s six stories of neon, Nashville hot chicken, and his mom’s recipes.
Is he actually changing?
Wallen himself has been pretty vocal lately about "growing up." In his tour announcement video, he mentioned he’s said goodbye to a lot of things that were holding him back. He’s 32 now. You can see the shift in how he’s positioning his brand—it’s less "outlaw" and more "stadium king" these days.
Plus, the Morgan Wallen Foundation is putting up some serious numbers. A portion of every ticket for the 2026 tour goes back into music and sports programs for kids. During his last run, they donated over $600,000 worth of instruments to schools. That’s the side of him that doesn't always make the front-page tabloids, but it’s a huge part of his current operation.
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If you’re trying to grab tickets for the new tour, you should know they’re already on sale. Most dates are doing two-night stands because the demand is just stupidly high.
What you should do next:
If you're planning on catching a show in 2026, check the specific support lineup for your city. The openers change significantly depending on whether you're in Vegas or Philadelphia. Also, keep an eye on the Gulf Shores city council notes later this year; that's where we'll see the first real confirmation of the 2027 festival return.