Morgan Wallen's CMA Awards Eligibility Stirs up Country Music Fans
05/23/2021 11:24 am EDT
"There are journalists banned from the CMAs for talking about racism/sexism/gun control/politics but Wallen, who has openly gotten away with being a piece of s—, is openly invited back. Once again, f-— the Country Music Association!" tweeted music journalist Olivia Ladd. "The only thing more sickening than the situation at face value is how many people on the CMA board act performatively progressive but are a part of decisions like this. Representation efforts are null if there's no accountability for white supremacy."
"Country artists are not entitled to receive a CMA Award and many of them that are far more talented than Morgan never did either," pointed out one fan on Facebook. "And yet his music is constantly trending and charting due to racists wanting to gas him up still to this day. Cancel him completely NOW," wrote another critic on Twitter.
Others pointed out that while Wallen's actions were wrong, it wasn't fair that people who had worked on Wallen's music should face career setbacks because of him.
There were plenty of country fans who were vocally supporting Wallen online as well, probably the same people who are still buying and streaming Wallen's album Dangerous.
Many felt like Wallen's apology was enough to absolve him for his use of racial slurs. "Everyone deserves a second chance and forgiveness," wrote one fan.
"Glad he's not going to be 'canceled' like Chris Harrison," tweeted another fan. "People need to grow, learn and get educated."
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