Big Loud Records suspends Morgan Wallen's recording contract after he was caught on video using the N-word, kicked out of a bar and arrested in Nashville. He was later allowed to perform in December 2020. SCOTUS Now Just Another Congressional Committee, Secret Chinese Police Stations in Europe Are 'Tip of the Iceberg', Trump's Attorney Just Blew Carroll Rape Case, King Charles Says Royals Require 'Acting Ability', Ukraine Will Regain 'Significant Territory' From Russia, Florida GOP Paves the Way to Help Ron DeSantis Challenge Trump. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for three weeks, the first country album to top the list for that long in eight years. Morgan Wallen said Friday in his first interview since he was caught on video shouting the N-word that he hasn't "really sat and thought about" whether country music has a race problem. Get your s*** together. I promise to do better.". Wallen said in a. "We got to a number somewhere around $500,000, and we decided to donate that money to some organizations -- BMAC being the first one," he continued. As for Sunday, it's unclear exactly where Morgan went, but we do know he made at least one stop at Luke Bryan's restaurant, 32 Bridge, where he jumped on stage for a quick performance. In May of last year, he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct at Kid Rocks Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N Roll Steakhouse in Nashville. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. Adam McKay Has Sold His Next Celebrity Hangout. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Mickey goes on to say that she's often questioned why she fights to stay in an industry that has shown it hates her at times because of the color of her skin, but goes on to explain that she does so because of the proverbial bright-eyed artist who aspires to contribute to what Mickey characterizes as a beautiful style of music, and for whom she wants to fight. The country singer claimed he also spoke to record executive Kevin Liles, Eric Hutcherson, executive vice president and chief people and inclusion officer at Universal Music Group and gospel singer BeBe Winans. The Obama-Springsteen friendship continues on. Along with repercussions that he faced from his own representation, many artists in the country music industry, including Mickey Guyton and more, used their platforms to condemn his actions and call out the history of racism in the industry. And Im just, like, I havent seen that with my eyes, that pain or that insignificant feeling or whatever it is that it makes you feel, Wallen said on GMA. In a five-minute video posted to Instagram, the 27-year-old country singer said he was "long. Refunds for tonights events will be available at point of purchase beginning tomorrow," the sign read. 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM PDT. Country singer Morgan Wallen was filmed hurling a racial slur - Yahoo The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Country stars have responded to the incident. "Ladies & Gentleman, unfortunately Morgan has lost his voice and is unable to perform tonight - therefore tonight's show has been canceled. Morgan Wallen, caught using N-word, says he hasn't 'thought about' racism in country music Following coverage of the incident, Wallen almost immediately saw a 1,220 percent increase in digital. "Yeah. He was axed from the 'SNL' show but given another chance a few weeks later. The controversial country singer Morgan Wallen. Wallen couldnt explain why he felt so comfortable using the derogatory language but at various points of the interview called his behavior and language wrong and ignorant, repeating past statements that he didnt previously fully understand its significance for Black people. In the video, obtained by TMZ . After country artist Morgan Wallen was caught on camera using a racial slur in February 2021, things looked bleak for his career.