As the title of his latest album makes clear, Morgan Wallen can be "the problem."
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The "Superman" singer has had his share of trouble since he burst into the country music scene. He's apologized for being caught using a racial slur in 2021 and for throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church's bar. Then he walked off the set at the end of his Saturday Night Live performance in March.
Despite the negative publicity, Wallen is actually working hard to become a good human. In fact, Church is more than happy to stick up for him.
Wallen is also more than happy to give back to the community through his foundation. Below are some recent examples of Wallen being the solution, not the problem.
Morgan Wallen Helped Rebuild Historic Baseball Fields
A North Nashville community recently celebrated the reopening of two historic youth baseball diamonds. The Morgan Wallen Foundation contributed half a million dollars to support the restoration of the fields in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, Metro Parks, the Speer Foundation, and Major League Baseball's Youth Development Foundation. The news was reported by Country Music Nation.
To honor Wallen's donation, the fields have been renamed. One is called "Boots Field," after the singer's great-grandmother, Mamaw Boots. Norris Field is named for Norris Lake, the place in East Tennessee where Wallen grew up.
"Growing up, I spent countless hours out on the diamond," said Wallen in a statement. "Those hours taught me life lessons I still hold close today and helped me realize the value baseball can have on youth. Being a part of this project and revitalizing these Parkwood fields — right here in Nashville — to ensure the kids have a place to play for many years to come is something I am really proud of."
Wallen Is Also Helping Underserved Kids Attend Summer Camp
There are plenty of children who won't get to experience the fun of summer camp. Morgan Wallen decided to change that for 35 kids.
"BIG NEWS! Thanks to a generous $15,000 grant from the @morganwallenfoundation, 35 local kids will get to experience the magic of Camp Paradise Valley this summer — completely free of charge," per the caption on a social media post by The Salvation Army Knoxville.
The post went on to say, "They'll enjoy a week filled with fun, friendship, and specialized music & arts education, all while building confidence and lifelong memories."
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