Spotify has revealed its 2023 Wrapped campaign, which showcases the most popular songs, artists, albums, podcasts, and genres of the year. According to the streaming service, Calgary listeners have a diverse tastes in music, but one song stood out among the rest: Morgan Wallen’s ‘Last Night’.
The Country Hit That Conquered the Charts
Morgan Wallen is a rising star in the country music scene, with his second album ‘One Thing at a Time’ breaking several records on Spotify. The album became the most-streamed country album in a single day by a male artist and the largest streaming debut of any genre in 2023. The lead single ‘Last Night’ was a huge hit, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the US Spotify Top 200 chart. The song also became the most-streamed song of the summer in the US, the first country song to achieve this feat on Spotify.
‘Last Night’ is a catchy and croon-worthy track that tells the story of a one-night stand that turns into something more. The song features a blend of R&B, pop, and country elements, with a guitar intro, a beat, and Wallen’s signature southern drawl. The song appeals to a wide range of audiences, from country fans to pop lovers, and has a universal theme of love and regret.
Calgary’s Love for Morgan Wallen
Calgary listeners have shown their love for Morgan Wallen and his song ‘Last Night’ by making it the most-streamed song in the city for 2023. According to Spotify, the song was played more than 1.2 million times in Calgary, beating other popular songs such as Bad Bunny’s ‘WHERE SHE GOES’, Jung Kook and Latto’s ‘Seven’, and Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s ‘Ella Baila Sola’. The latter song was the most-streamed song globally, with more than 2.8 billion streams, and marked the rise of música Mexicana as a dominant genre on Spotify.
Calgary is known for its love of country music, hosting the annual Calgary Stampede, which is one of the largest rodeos and festivals in the world. The city also has a vibrant music scene, with many local artists and venues that showcase different genres and styles. Calgary listeners have diverse and eclectic tastes in music, but they also have a soft spot for country tunes, especially Morgan Wallen’s ‘Last Night’.
What’s Next for Morgan Wallen?
Morgan Wallen has had a phenomenal year, with his album ‘One Thing at a Time’ becoming one of the best-selling and most-streamed albums of 2023. The album has received critical acclaim and fan praise, with many calling it a masterpiece of country music. Wallen has also won several awards, including the Academy of Country Music Award for Album of the Year and the Country Music Association Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
Wallen is currently on tour, performing his songs across the US and Canada. He will be coming to Calgary on December 15, 2023, as part of his One Thing at a Time Tour. The concert will take place at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and tickets are still available online. Fans can expect to hear Wallen’s hits, including ‘Last Night’, as well as some new songs from his upcoming third album, which is expected to be released in early 2024.
Morgan Wallen is one of the most successful and influential artists of 2023, and his song ‘Last Night’ is Calgary’s favorite song of the year. The song showcases Wallen’s talent, versatility, and charisma, and resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. ‘Last Night’ is a song that will be remembered for years to come, and Calgary listeners can’t get enough of it.
