Morgan Wallen wins Album of the Year at ACM Awards after N-word scandal, thanks 'everyone who has shown me grace'

Morgan Wallen
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Morgan Wallen, the country music star who was embroiled in scandal last year for his use of the N-word, just accepted a major honor at the ACM Awards.

Wallen won Album of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for Dangerous: The Double Album. Other nominees in the category included Miranda Lambert, who won Entertainer of the Year, and Carly Pearce.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.