Morgan Wallen is grateful to his fans after his big win at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
The country music star won four awards at the award show, which aired Thursday on FOX and was previously taped, including a top country artist, a top male artist, a top male artist and a top collaboration, for his song “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone.
During his acceptance speech, Wallen expressed how grateful he is to his fans for always giving his music a ‘chance’.
“I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey and, as always, most importantly, thank you to my fans,” he said. “You guys have just given me so much freedom to make the music I want to make.”
Wallen thanked his fans after winning top country awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. (Toni Anne Barson)
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He continued: “Whether it’s a song that’s similar to something I’ve released in the past or whether it’s something that’s completely different, you guys have always just given it, at least given it a chance, and that’s all I can to ask.” for, and I just want to thank you for being that way with my music. I hope I can come back next year and accept some more, but for now I really appreciate it. God bless you.
Wallen had a chance to win 15 prizes in 13 different categories after taking home 11 prizes last year’s awards ceremony.
Before the awards show aired, Wallen pleaded guilty in a courtroom Thursday afternoon to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, according to Fox 17. The charges stem from an April incident in which Wallen threw a chair from the sixth-floor bar owned by Eric Church, Chief’s, in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was originally charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, and three counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, but his charges were reduced to misdemeanors during a hearing Tuesday.
Wallen pleaded guilty to two felony counts of reckless endangerment. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Judge Cynthia Chappell sentenced Wallen to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation.
“Earlier today (12/12/24), Morgan Wallen appeared in Davidson County Circuit Court with Judge Cynthia Chappell presiding, where he entered a conditional plea under Tennessee’s Diversion Statute which does not result in a conviction,” said Wallen’s attorney Worrick Robinson. said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
“The plea agreement with the district attorney’s office requires Mr. Wallen to spend seven days in a DUI Education Center, be on probation for two years – one year for each felony count of reckless endangerment – pay a $350 fine and appear in court Upon successful completion of his probation, the charges will be eligible for dismissal and expungement.
“Mr Wallen has fully cooperated with authorities over the past eight months, communicating directly and apologizing to all involved. Mr. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.”
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Wallen was sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation. (Getty Images)
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