The Country Music Association’s Board of Directors voted that Wallen will not be eligible for individual artist categories, such as entertainer of the year and male vocalist of the year, according to Catharine McNelly, a CMA spokeswoman. Awards shows have been mixed in how they respond to Wallen’s actions, as well as his career achievements. Wallen is among top nominees at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, where he has six nominations, including top song sales artist, top country artist and top country album. Other awards shows like the Academy of Country Music Awards and the CMT Music Awards disqualified him entirely. Fans of Morgan Wallen have been vocally supportive, putting up billboards in Nashville and Los Angeles featuring his signature mullet.

Source: thestar May 21, 2021 16:52 UTC