Overview

• Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae’s duet 'What I Want' was released on May 16, 2025, as part of Wallen’s expansive new album 'I’m The Problem.'
• The track blends country and pop influences, exploring themes of heartbreak and vulnerability between two broken individuals.
• The collaboration marks Wallen’s first major duet with a female artist, a milestone he had long sought to achieve.
• McRae’s fans have expressed disappointment over her decision to work with Wallen, citing his past controversies, including a 2021 racial slur incident and a 2023 reckless endangerment conviction.
• Wallen’s album release is accompanied by plans for a North American tour starting June 20 in Houston, featuring prominent country artists like Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett.