Before he was the golden voice of country music, Morgan Wallen had a golden arm on the baseball diamond. In this episode of I Never Knew That, editor Tyler looks at Wallen’s promising athletic career and the injury that ultimately pushed him toward music instead.
With his third No. 1 album, "I’m the Problem," currently dominating the charts, it’s safe to say everything worked out OK for the 32-year-old.
Learn more about Wallen—from fun facts to his breakout CMA Award win—here on Biography.com.
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Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
