I Wrote the Book (Morgan Wallen song)
2023 song by Morgan Wallen
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"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]
| "I Wrote the Book" | |
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| Song by Morgan Wallen | |
| from the album One Thing at a Time | |
| Released | January 31, 2023 |
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| Length | 3:01 |
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| "I Wrote the Book" on YouTube | |
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 (2023) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 97 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[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
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[18] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||