SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Morgan Wallen wins Billboard Music Awards top country nod, thanks fans for giving him a ‘chance’

Morgan Wallen is thanking his fans following his big win at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.

The country music star aired Thursday on FOX with his previously recorded song “I Had Some Help,” which included Top Country Artists, Top Male Artists, Top Country Male Artists and Top Collaborations. won four awards. post malone.

In his acceptance speech, Wallen expressed how grateful he is to his fans who have always given his music a “chance.”

“I would like to thank everyone who has supported me on my journey and, as always, most importantly, thank you to my fans,” he said. “You all have given me the freedom to make the music I want to make.”

Wallen thanked his fans after winning his country's top award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. (Tony Ann Burson)

Morgan Wallen pleads guilty in Nashville chair-throwing incident

He continued, “Whether it was a song similar to something I've put out in the past or a completely different song, you guys always just gave, or at least gave it a chance. , and that's all I can ask.'' I just want to say thank you for doing that with my music, and I hope to come back next year and get more acceptance, but for now, I really appreciate it.'' I'm doing it. ”

Warren won 15 awards in 13 different categories, after winning 11 awards at last year's ceremony.

Ahead of the awards ceremony's broadcast, Warren reportedly pleaded guilty in court Thursday afternoon to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. fox 17. The charges are related to an April incident in which Warren threw a chair from a sixth-floor bar owned by Chiefs forward Eric Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was originally charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, and three felonies of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, but the charges were reduced to misdemeanors during a hearing Tuesday.

Morgan Wallen appears in court with his lawyer

Mr. Warren pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Like what you’re reading? Click here for more entertainment news

Judge Cynthia Chappell sentenced Warren to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation.

“Early today (12/24/2012), Morgan Wallen appeared in Davidson County Circuit Court with Presiding Judge Cynthia Chappell to enter a conditional plea under Tennessee's diversion law that does not result in a conviction. '' said Warren's attorney, Warrick Robinson. said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

“The plea agreement with the District Attorney's Office requires Mr. Warren to spend seven days in a DUI education center, two years of probation, one year of probation for each misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment, and a $350 fine. Payment and court punishment required.'' Upon successful completion of probation, charges are subject to dismissal and expungement.

“For the past eight months, Mr. Warren has fully cooperated with authorities and has directly contacted and apologized to all involved. Mr. Warren remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and his foundation.”

Click here to sign up for our entertainment newsletter

Morgan Wallen smiles while holding a guitar and wearing a jean jacket and backwards hat.

Mr. Warren was sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation. (Getty Images)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Telegram
WhatsApp

Related News