Morgan Wallen Disqualified by Academy of Country Music for Upcoming Awards; One-Day Airplay Down 80%
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variety.comChris Willman Music WriterWith Morgan Wallen’s name being anathema for the moment in the country music industry, it’s not surprising that the biggest star of the moment would be dropped from any performance slot that might have been scheduled for April’s Academy of Country Music Awards telecast.
But the ACMs are going beyond that — the scandal-plagued star has been disqualified from even competing for the awards.The ACM Awards are being held April 18, to be broadcast on CBS in a format yet to be announced.
First-round voting for members closed Jan. 26. The second round of balloting opens up Feb. 10, and Wallen’s name will be nowhere to be seen.“The Academy of Country Music will halt Morgan Wallen’s potential involvement and eligibility for.
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