Morgan Wallen claims that he has been ‘really’ working on himself for the past few months, away from the spotlight after the country musician was caught on camera throwing the N-word in February.
The incident led to Wallen’s record label, Big Loud Records, suspending him and conglomerates like iHeartRadio pulling the 27 – year – old’s music from their stations.
Furthermore, he was also not considered for the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) to be held on Sunday, April 18 in Nashville, Tenn.
Wallen turned to social media to reach out a handwritten apology, and although many of the writers focus on the success of his January release, “Dangerous: The Double Album” – which enjoys a groundbreaking debut only surpassed by Taylor Swift’s version of “Fearless”, he opened up about the path he has traveled since his world expired.
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While saying he has become a better person as a result of what has gone down, Wallen also told his fans that he is going to take a breather to perform this summer.
“I’ve been feeling a lot of love lately from so many people I have not yet gotten to know,” Wallen began, thanking his supporters who stood next to him. “I know my corner recently was not the most popular one to stand in, but many of you have done it anyway.”
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Wallen maintained that he had made some mistakes in 2020 and called it a ‘difficult year’, which probably pointed to his public arrest in May and disorderly charges in September.
The country star was also scratched as an artist on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after being spotted partying at a bar without practicing a social distance a few days before his performance.
Morgan Wallen was caught on camera in February while hurling the N-word. (AP Photo / Sanford Myers, file)
“I’m figuring it out and I apologized for being really sorry and correcting myself,” he writes, although he does not specify what he is trying to correct.
Wallen added: “I wanted to let you know that I have taken a few months off and feel that I have really worked on myself. I am proud of the work I have done and in many ways grateful that I had the time to “I needed this free time.”
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He further wrote that he always’ strives to be better ‘and that his time away from the spotlight not only helps him identify the ways he wants to improve, but also’ reminds me that I am still very proud of who I am and the man I become. ‘
“I found this time very valuable to me in many ways, but I feel like I need a little more of it and so will not be going on tour dates this summer,” Wallen wrote before urging fans to continue attend the scheduled attendance. dates of Luke Bryan’s tour as well as other festivals.
Morgan Wallen claims that he has ‘really worked on himself’ over the past few months. He added that he will not be performing any shows this summer. (Photo by Jason Kempin / ACMA2020 / Getty Images for ACM)
Billboards that support Wallen even surfaced in Nashville this week, naming him as the fans’ choice as entertainer of the year.
Wallen insisted that his story ‘is far from over’ and he is eager to give his fans what they ‘deserve’.
“Just know that you will see me sooner,” he wrote.
In a statement released in early February, the ACM announced that it “did not consider Wallen’s potential involvement and eligibility for the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards cycle.”
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“The Academy does not tolerate or support intolerance or behavior that is inconsistent with our commitment and commitment to diversity and dedication,” the statement continued, promising to accelerate the diversity training available to the ‘country music artist community’.
Finally, the Academy said it would examine their “award and admissions process” to ensure that the “nominees consistently reflect the Academy’s integrity.”
After a video of Wallen’s incident appeared on the internet in February, he came out strongly apologizing for his actions.
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“I am embarrassed and sorry,” Wallen said in a statement he shared with Fox News.
“I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial utterance that I would like to take back,” he continued. “There are never excuses for using this type of language. I sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better.”
Fox News’ Melissa Roberto contributed to this report.