For country superstar Morgan Wallen, the roaring crowds and platinum records do not mean the most. His entire world shifted in July 2020. That was the moment he held his son, Indigo Wilder, for the first time. The singer admits he had made mistakes and been through headlines. But when he looked at his newborn son all that noise just disappeared.
Wallen remembers the quiet hospital room, his son’s tiny hand clutching his finger. That moment “got me,” he said. He knew he needed to be a good man. At home, he is not a superstar. His son, Indy, just wants to play trucks or read Goodnight Moon. When Wallen played “Sand in My Boots” for him, Indy’s honest review was, “Daddy, next song!”
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Fans loved hearing this side of Morgan Wallen. Many said it was sweet to see him just as a dad. One person laughed about the “Daddy, next song!” comment, saying, “Kids sure keep you humble!” Another viewer wrote that this is the Wallen they love to see, showing what really matters in life.
That funny, honest relationship is exactly what Wallen wants. He is not just focused on playing trucks. He is focused on the future. That very first night home from the hospital, Wallen sat down and made three big promises to his son. These promises now guide every single thing he does in his life.
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First, he promised to “always show up” for school plays and ball games. Second, he promised to “be honest” and always own his mistakes. The third promise was to teach his son kindness. Wallen wants Indy to know how to love people and not judge them, because treating people right is what truly matters.
Wallen grew emotional, saying, “I think being his dad saved me.” Fame is not his goal. He wants his legacy to be that his son knew he was loved. When Indy recently said, “Love you, Daddy,” Wallen called it the “biggest award” he will ever get. Follow Morgan Wallen on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more of his journey.