Morgan Wallen has given fans another taste of the new music he’ll be bringing to the Sand in My Boots festival in Gulf Shores this spring, releasing the title track from his forthcoming album.

The new song, “I’m the Problem,” is the third track from what will be Wallen’s fourth studio album. Of the three singles it’s arguably the one closest to his country roots, though it reaffirms the impression that the new collection of songs is designed to dominate the mainstream pop charts as well as the country rankings.

The first single, “Love Somebody,” was not Wallen’s first single to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, but it was the first to debut there. The ballad’s gauzy instrumentation and flat vocal melody made it seem tailor-made for a festival-sized singalong. The followup, “Smile,” was a genuinely tender ballad capturing a moment of self-realization in a dying relationship, as well as a track that showcased Wallen’s vocal abilities.

“I’m the problem” opens with layered guitars that draw more from the country-music palette, though it’s not particularly twangy. Its punchline might be a little trite – “If I’m the problem, you might be the reason” – but as with “Love Somebody,” it’s very, very easy to imagine a crowd singing along with Wallen as night settles in on the Gulf Shores beach.

The Sand in My Boots festival, billed as a one-time takeover of the Hangout Music Fest with a lineup and attractions curated by Wallen, takes place May 16-18 in Gulf Shores. The event is sold out.

A release date for the album “I’m the Problem” has not yet been announced. Wallen’s 2025 “I’m the Problem” stadium tour begins in late June. None of the 20 dates announced so far are in Alabama.