Morgan Wallen recently made headlines after abruptly exiting the stage at the end of the March 29, episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he performed as the musical guest alongside host Mikey Madison.
Typically, at the close of an SNL episode, the host, musical guest, and cast gather onstage to exchange goodbyes and hugs as the credits roll. However, Wallen broke from this tradition by quickly leaving the stage after a brief interaction with Madison, walking past the camera and out of sight. Shortly after, he posted a photo of a private jet on his Instagram Stories with the caption "Get me to God’s country," sparking widespread speculation about his intentions and feelings toward the show.
Within days, Wallen turned this viral moment into a business opportunity by launching a line of merchandise on his official website. The collection includes T-shirts and trucker hats emblazoned with the phrase "Get Me to God’s Country," priced at $45 each. The swift release of this merch—less than 48 hours after the SNL episode aired—demonstrates Wallen’s knack for capitalizing on buzz, whether positive or negative. The phrase, now tied to his exit, has become a meme among fans and critics alike, amplifying its marketability.
Reactions to Wallen’s departure and subsequent merch drop have been mixed. Some fans praised his authenticity and saw the move as a cheeky nod to his roots, while others viewed it as a disrespectful snub to SNL’s cast and traditions.
Sources close to Wallen have downplayed any drama, insisting to outlets like Variety that his exit was an unintentional "oops" moment—simply the way he’d been entering and exiting the studio during rehearsals all week—and that he enjoyed his time on the show. Despite this, SNL veteran Kenan Thompson noted the departure felt "abrupt" and was a "spike in the norm," adding to the public intrigue.
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