I Wrote the Book (Morgan Wallen song)

"I Wrote the Book"
Song by Morgan Wallen
from the album One Thing at a Time
ReleasedJanuary 31, 2023
Genre
Length3:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Joey Moi
  • Cameron Montgomery
  • Jacob Durrett
Lyric video
"I Wrote the Book" on YouTube

"I Wrote the Book" is a song by American country music singer Morgan Wallen, released on January 31, 2023 from the second sampler of his third studio album One Thing at a Time. It was written by Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, and Cameron Montgomery, and produced by Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery and Jacob Durrett.[1] The song is about "reconnection with the Bible".[2]

Background

Wallen teased of the new song on his social media accounts on January 20, 2023.[3] In January 30, 2023, Wallen revealed One Thing at a Time would be released at March 3, 2023, the same day Wallen released a sampler included "Last Night", "Everything I Love", and "I Wrote the Book".[4]

Critical reception

Billy Duke of website Taste of Country referred to the song as "the '80s style guitar Wallen relies on during "Everything I Love" returns here, paired with a drum track and power melody".[5]

Chart performance

"I Wrote the Book" debuted at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated February 11, 2023,[6] jumping to number 38 the following week.[7]

Following the release of One Thing at a Time, it ascended from number 64 to number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated March 18, 2023.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "I Wrote the Book"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 97
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 22
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 40
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 35
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 18
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[14] 60
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[15] 9

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "I Wrote the Book"
Chart (2023) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 95
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[17] 30

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18] Gold 35,000‡
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "I Wrote the Book"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 31, 2023
[20]

References

  1. ^ Curto, Justin (2023-01-30). "Morgan Wallen's Comeback Album Sounds Like a Big Mess". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  2. ^ Kraft, Abby. "Review: Morgan Wallen is Doing "One Thing at a Time"". The Tack Online. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  3. ^ JessJess (2023-01-20). "LISTEN: Morgan Wallen Teases Humbling New Song, 'I Wrote the Book'". Taste of Country. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  4. ^ Anderson, Liza (2023-01-30). "Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing At A Time' Album To Be Unveiled In March". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  5. ^ Dukes, Billy (2023-03-03). "Ranking Every Song on Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing at a Time' Album". Taste of Country. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  6. ^ tolsen (2013-01-02). "Billboard Hot 100™". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  7. ^ tolsen (2013-01-02). "Billboard Hot 100™". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  8. ^ tolsen (2013-01-02). "Billboard Hot 100™". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  9. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 April 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1726. Australian Recording Industry Association. April 14, 2024. p. 4.
  10. ^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 6, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  18. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – Morgan Wallen – I WROTE THE BOOK". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  20. ^ I Wrote The Book, 2023-01-31, retrieved 2024-04-14