Smile (Morgan Wallen song)

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"Smile"
Morgan Wallen - Smile.png
Single by Morgan Wallen
from the album I'm the Problem
ReleasedDecember 31, 2024 (2024-12-31)
Genre Country
Length3:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Morgan Wallen singles chronology
"Love Somebody"
(2024)		"Smile"
(2024)		"I'm the Problem"
(2025)
Music video
"Smile" on YouTube

"Smile" is a song by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released on December 31, 2024, through Big Loud, Republic Records and Mercury Records, as the third single from his upcoming fourth studio album I'm the Problem (2025), [1] [2] following "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody". An accompanying music video was directed by Justin Clough.

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Background and promotion

After extending dates of his One Night at a Time Tour well into 2024, Wallen was first spotted in the recording studio in June 2024. [3] On July 5 and October 18, he released two singles from an upcoming project, respectively: "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody". [4]

The then-untitled "Smile" was first teased through an Instagram post with audio of the song on August 7, 2024. [5] Similar to his previous single releases, no information about the song or release date were shared but based on its lyrics, the song was most commonly referred to as "Good to See You Smile". [6] Lyrics of the snippet were interpreted as Wallen noticing his partner's unhappiness and seeing her smile for the first time in a while. [7] The song was released without any prior announcement on New Year's Eve 2024, nearly five months later. [8]

Composition and lyrics

"Smile" continues the narrative set by the previous singles "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody", as Wallen discloses stories about "life's little moments and longings". He reflects on lighter moments of a past relationship and stresses how he loved to see his lover "smile". [9] Co-written by American singer Ernest, whom Wallen had collaborated with on his single "Cowgirls" (2024), the "downbeat ballad" features "emotional vulnerability" alongside his distinct "storytelling prowess". [8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Smile"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [10] 36
Australia Country Hot 50 ( The Music ) [11] 31
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [12] 11
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [13] 19
Ireland (IRMA) [14] 46
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [15] 3
Norway (VG-lista) [16] 24
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [17] 51
UK Singles (OCC) [18] 52
US Billboard Hot 100 [19] 4
US Country Airplay ( Billboard ) [20] 35
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [21] 2

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  10. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 5". Countrytown. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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  13. ↑ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
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