Fans Speculate on Morgan Wallen’s Mystery Duet Partner Ahead of New Album

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country star Morgan Wallen has fans buzzing with speculation regarding the identity of his upcoming album’s female duet partner. Following Wallen’s announcement of his new album, “I’m The Problem,” set for release on May 16, speculation intensified after pop singer Tate McRae posted a cryptic image on Instagram, hinting that she may be the surprise collaborator.

On April 15, McRae shared an Instagram Story featuring an orange sports jersey with the number “T8”—a nod to her name—and the initials “MW” prominently displayed, sparking chatter among fans who believe she could be Wallen’s long-rumored duet partner. While Wallen has yet to confirm her involvement, he hinted at his own album’s feature with playful responses to fans.

“I haven’t seen one person guess the female collab on this album correctly yet,” Wallen posted on his Instagram Stories, further feeding rumors about the surprise feature, which many fans have attributed to McRae. Other names floated include notable country artists like Miranda Lambert and Megan Moroney, but McRae’s recent social media activity has made her a frontrunner in the speculation.

Wallen and McRae’s potential collaboration is exciting for both fanbases and could bridge the gap between country and pop genres. The collaboration rumor comes as Wallen is freshly teaming up with Post Malone for a new song titled “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” slated for release on April 18. This marks the second time the two artists have collaborated, following their hit “I Had Some Help,” which dominated the charts earlier this year.

As fans anticipate the May album launch, Wallen has also mentioned other tracks like “Lies Lies Lies” and “Love Somebody” that will be included in the 37-track collection. Furthermore, Wallen is preparing for the Sand in My Boots festival from May 16-18 in Alabama, where he will be joined by artists such as Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and more.

With Wallen’s last three albums not featuring any female collaborations, the excitement for this unexpected pairing grows. Several commenters on social media have pinned hopes on Wallen and McRae, especially after she shared her recent hint. Despite the buzz, both artists have refrained from confirming or denying any collaboration as the release date draws near.

As the anticipation builds, fans will be keeping a close eye on both Wallen and McRae’s social media for any further clues about the highly anticipated duet.