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Morgan Wallen Wins CMA Entertainer of the Year Award

by Barbara

Morgan Wallen was named Entertainer of the Year at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, cementing his position as a dominant force in country music. This win comes three years after Wallen was banned from performing at the 2021 CMAs following the release of a video where he used a racial slur.

Although Wallen did not attend the ceremony, he was the most nominated artist of the night with seven nods, including Male Vocalist of the Year. His victory marked a significant moment in his career, fueled by the success of his 2023 album One Thing at a Time, which notched a record-breaking 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard charts—the most for a country album.

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The album’s lead single, “Last Night,” went platinum seven times and was the most-streamed song of 2023 across all genres in the U.S. Wallen also earned a nomination for Single of the Year for his collaboration with Post Malone on “I Had Some Help,” a summer hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks.

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Despite his past controversies, including a 2023 shutout at the CMAs, Wallen’s return to the spotlight was marked with applause. This year’s Entertainer of the Year award was presented to him by actor Jeff Bridges, sparking a standing ovation from the audience.

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While Wallen’s social media did not address his win the following morning, fans quickly took to the internet to celebrate his achievement. This comes after a tumultuous year for Wallen, who faced legal issues earlier in 2024, including felony charges for reckless endangerment. Despite the setbacks, the entertainer’s latest win signals a significant chapter in his career comeback.

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