It is not every day that a country song rules the charts for 20 straight weeks. Morgan Wallen’s hit “What I Want,” featuring the mysterious pop star Tate McRae, has done just that. The song sounds like a blend of two worlds that should not fit together but somehow do. Morgan’s warm southern tone and Tate’s smooth, cool voice make something hard to forget.
There is a quiet pull between them in the song. Morgan sounds rough and honest, while Tate sounds light and steady, like a calm after the storm. Together, they make the kind of duet that feels less like a plan and more like fate. It is no wonder fans keep returning to it again and again.
Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae – What I Want (Audio)
Listeners have not stopped talking about it. One fan wrote, “Their voices mix like whiskey and honey.” Another said, “I did not expect Tate McRae to sound this natural on a country song.” Even longtime Morgan Wallen followers said the track feels like something new, something they did not know they wanted until they heard it.
At his live shows, though, something curious happens. When Morgan performs “What I Want,” Tate McRae is nowhere to be found. Instead, he sings with Ella Langley or sometimes alone, with Tate’s voice playing softly through the speakers. It makes people wonder if he wants to share the stage with Tate for real someday, not just on the record.
“What I Want” with Morgan Wallen at Camp Randall Stadium!
During his show in Madison, the rain came pouring down, but the crowd stayed put. Morgan and Ella sang through it, soaked but smiling, turning the storm into a backdrop for something unforgettable. Fans cheered louder with each note maybe imagining what it would sound like if Tate herself had been there beside him.
Morgan Wallen has a way of turning simple moments into lasting ones. Whether he sings with a country partner or a pop star, his voice always sounds like home. That is what makes him special, his songs reach everyone, no matter where they come from. Follow Morgan Wallen on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Sometimes, even the most mysterious voices find their way together.