“Morgan Wallen is a finalist this year based on charting.
“We plan to evaluate his progress and will consider his participation in future shows.”
“I let so many people down,” the 27-year-oldsaid in an apology postshortly after the scandal.
“I let my parents down and they’re the furthest thing from the person in that video.
I let my son down, and I’m not okay with that.”
He further posted a letter (above) to his fans addressing the controversy on April 13.
“That kindness really inspired me to dig deeper on how to do something about this.
“My words matter.
Even after the controversy, Wallen’s recent releases including hisDangerousalbum continued to perform wellon song sales charts.
The 2021BillboardMusic Awards air May 23 at 8 p.m. See the full list of nominees onBillboard’swebsite.
