Country comeback. Morgan Wallen is opening up about how being a father helped him “grow” in the wake of his N-word scandal.
02.05.2022 - 09:29 / nme.com
Morgan Wallen will perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards this month, a little over a year after footage of the country singer saying the N-word emerged.Set to take place on May 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, it will mark the first performance at a major awards ceremony for the artist since last year’s controversy saw him banned from that year’s Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and, indeed, the Billboard Music Awards.As Billboard points out, the decision was made by media conglomerate MRC, who own Billboard along with the Hollywood Reporter. In a statement to Billboard, a representative for MRC explained that the decision to invite Wallen to perform was made after extensive discussion by a diverse group of MRC staffers.“We oppose discrimination, harassment, or racism of any kind.
We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect,” MRC told the publication.“After a thorough review and robust discussions internally and with the artist’s team, in which we found a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to meaningful work and outreach, we extended an invitation to participate in this year’s show.”Video emerged of Wallen saying the racial slur back in February of 2021, just a month after the release of his second album, ‘Dangerous’. The musician was quickly dropped from radio stations and playlists, and suspended from his label Big Loud, but despite the controversy, Wallen saw a surge in album sales.“I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back,” Wallen commented in a statement shortly after the footage was released.
“There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologise for using the word.
Country comeback. Morgan Wallen is opening up about how being a father helped him “grow” in the wake of his N-word scandal.
Morgan Wallen took home the award for top country male artist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. "I got the best d--- fans," Wallen said during his acceptance speech. "Thank you to my momma for being my date tonight.
Travis Scott and Morgan Wallen made controversial returns on the Billboard Music Awards stage on Sunday, while Mary J. Blige was honored for her musical excellence.Wallen performed in his first major awards show after he was caught on camera more than a year ago using a racial slur. After not receiving a verbal introduction, the country star sat alongside his four-piece band and performed “Don’t Think Jesus” then his chart-topping “Wasted on You,” a single from his popular project “Dangerous: The Double Album.”Shortly after his performance, rapper Pusha T presented Wallen with the top country artist award.“I want to say, ‘Thank God.’ And thank my fans.
It was a night of redemption at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night.First, there was country star Morgan Wallen — who had been banned from performing at the Grammys and the Country Music Association Awards for a video that surfaced in early 2021 of him using the N-word — getting the chance to take the stage at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. He milked the opportunity by going gospel for maximum sympathy with his song “Don’t Think Jesus.” Then there was Travis Scott performing publicly for the first time since last December’s Astroworld tragedy that killed 10 concertgoers.
Travis Scott and Morgan Wallen returned to the stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. This marks the first major televised appearances these music stars have made since their respective controversies last year.
Morgan Wallen took to the stage to perform at this year’s Billboard Music Awards after previously being cancelled for his use of the N-word.
Morgan Wallen’s performance.The country star was banned from last year’s ceremony – among other awards shows – after footage of him using a racial slur surfaced online.However, it was announced in the days leading up to the event that Wallen would be performing at this year’s ceremony, which is being held tonight (May 15) at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. In the minutes before he took to the stage, civil rights activist Tamika Mallory was given an award and delivered a message about social justice and anti-racism.The BBMAs 2022 also opened with a message offering condolences to the victims of a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, which saw 10 people killed in a racially motivated attack, and another shooting in Laguna Words, California in which one person was killed.Wallen performed his tracks ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ and ‘Wasted Alone’ at the ceremony.
Morgan Wallen took to the stage to perform at this year’s Billboard Music Awards after previously being cancelled for his use of the N-word.
2022 Billboard Music Awards.The previously “canceled” 29-year-old performed not one, but two songs Sunday night a year after a February 2021 video of him surfaced drunkenly calling his friend the N-word and other expletives went viral.“F— Morgan Wallen and this Jim Crow music,” one user wrote. “With what just happened in Buffalo, we coulda cut him from the lineup.
Morgan Wallen is giving props to his son. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the country music singer at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night, where he shared how his son has helped his «grow» over the past year.«I think mostly I can attribute it to being a dad,» Wallen said of his growth over the last year, which he attributes to one-year-old Indigo, who he shares with KT Smith.
Music’s biggest stars are hitting the red carpet.
Olivia Rodrigo and Kanye West are leading the winners at the Billboard Music Awards 2022 today (May 15), following 54 of the show’s 62 victors being announced.The bulk of the awards were handed out during a TikTok livestream, while the rest of the winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena tonight. The show begins at 8pm ET (1am BST).Rodrigo and West are currently tied on six wins apiece at this year’s BBMAs, with the ‘Sour’ star collecting Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and more.
Ellise Shafer The Billboard Music Awards are back in Las Vegas for their 2022 edition, promising a star-studded evening in celebration of music’s most chart-topping artists.Before the awards ceremony airs on NBC at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, Billboard announced many of the night’s winners, including Drake, who took home five awards for top artist, male artist, rap artist, rap male artist and rap album.
The winners of 54 awards were unveiled ahead of tonight’s 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) during a TikTok livestream hosted by Tetris Kelly and Tiffany Taylor.