'Shame on them': Internet backs Morgan Wallen after being trolled at ACM Awards for infamous chair fight

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: An awards show wouldn't be complete without a bit of shade, and the 2024 ACM Awards delivered just that.

While the Academy of Country Music Awards is typically more about celebrating achievements than throwing digs, this year, Morgan Wallen found himself the target of some country-style trolling, as reported by US Weekly.

Morgan Wallen gets shaded at 2024 ACM Awards

Actor Noah Reid and singer Ashley McBryde took the stage to announce the winner for Single of the Year with a memorable twist. Instead of a straightforward introduction, McBryde strummed a ukulele while Reid sang a playful version of Wallen's hit 'Last Night,' hinting at Wallen's recent legal troubles.

Reid's lyrics referenced the infamous chair-throwing incident that led to Wallen's arrest: "Last night after some alcohol, the chair right over there really started to piss me off. They told me that I threw it at somebody I never met, and my publicist keeps telling me this ain't over yet."

The audience roared with laughter, enjoying the lighthearted mockery. However, the online reaction was mixed, with many of Wallen's fans defending him and criticizing the jab as unnecessary, especially given Wallen's absence from the event.

Morgan Wallen's controversial incident and legal troubles

Morgan Wallen has publicly acknowledged that the chair-throwing incident wasn't his proudest moment. In April 2024, he was arrested in Nashville for allegedly throwing a chair off a bar rooftop, narrowly missing police officers.

Wallen faced three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, with a bond set at $15,250.

Following his arrest, Wallen issued an apology on social media, expressing remorse for his actions. "I've touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief's. I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility," he wrote. Despite the legal troubles, Wallen assured fans that his tour schedule would remain unaffected.

The case is still unresolved, with Wallen opting out of a May court appearance and rescheduling for August 2024. Legal experts suggest that while Wallen faces potential jail time, it's unlikely he will serve consecutive sentences, potentially facing a maximum of two years if not granted probation.

Morgan Wallen's fans stand by him through controversy

Morgan Wallen's fans are fiercely loyal, as their reactions to the 2024 ACM Awards show.

"Nah cuz why aren't we talking about how Morgan Wallen got blackballed by the ACM awards bc he went to jail," one fan wrote.

Another user wrote, "What a joke! The blatant disrespect for the biggest artist in country music is ridiculous! And I'd say that if I wasn't a @MorganWallen fan. How do you deny the numbers this man pulls?! You're ridiculous #acmawards."

"Luke who? You’re not talking about Woke @lukecombs are you? I do think that the members overlooked @MorganWallen on several of his nominations tonight because of the chair incident! Shame on them! They should be representing the will of the people! I heard the loud cheers for him." one user claimed.

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