Morgan Wallen won Album of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards as the occasion marked the first time he appeared at an award show since video emerged of him using a racial slur in 2021.
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Wallen took the stage at the 2022 ACM Awards and began his acceptance speech by saying, “When I started this album, I was a kid. By the time I put it out, I was a father. And that’s become more important to me than anything else.”
“To my son, this album and this award will signify that his daddy was a fighter and that he chased his dreams and worked hard to make them a reality,” he continued.
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Wallen concluded his speech: “I would also like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ, my family, my close friends, my band, my team in Nashville, Country radio, and everyone who has shown me grace along the way. But most importantly, I have to address my fans personally and directly. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m blown away by you guys, God bless.”
After video of Wallen using a racial slur surface, his album Dangerous was deemed ineligible at the 2021 ACM Awards as the singer was barred from involvement at the show.
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