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“I made a few mistakes, I find out and I apologized because I was really sorry and I made it up to you,” said Wallen’s letter to the fans.
Wallen, 28, said he used the free time “to examine the man” he became after moving to Nashville at the age of 22.
“That time not only showed me how I want to improve, but it also reminded me that I am still very proud of who I am and who I will be,” wrote Wallen.
Move precedent
But the consequences continue. It is the first time in CMA history that an artist has not been invited because of “behavior,” country music news reports.
The album was also submitted for consideration in eight Grammy Award categories. Grammy nominations are due to be announced on November 23rd.
Wallen returned to the stage on September 8 for a benefit concert and performed to a sold-out audience at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee. The acoustic concert raised funds to support flood-affected people in Humphreys, Tennessee.
He will perform on October 30th at Bristol Motor Speedway, a venue also sponsored by Country Thunder.
IN PHOTOS: Eric Church, Hardy and Parmalee at Country Thunder
Eric Church at Country Thunder 2021
Eric Church goes a step further during his appearance on Country Thunder on Friday evening, July 16, 2021.
Anthony Djuren, for Country Thunder
Eric Church Country Thunder
Eric Church hosted a spectacular light show at Country Thunder on Friday evening, July 16, 2021.
Anthony Djuren, for Country Thunder
Eric Church at Country Thunder 2021
Eric Church gets up close and personal with the crowd during his Country Thunder appearance on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Anthony Djuren, for Country Thunder
Hardy to appear at Country Thunder 2021
Performer (Michael) Hardy, who sings hits like “Rednecker”, opened for Eric Church on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Anthony Djuren, for Country Thunder
Matt Thomas from Parmalee at Country Thunder 2021
Parmalee lead actor Matt Thomas points to the crowd during an appearance at Country Thunder on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Anthony Djuren, for Country Thunder
IN PHOTOS: Country Thunder 2021 – a day on the grounds and beyond
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Kyle Kellenborn (left) and Austin Laurie hang out on a platform while music plays at the campsites at Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Victoria Crawford, right, throws and catches a hammer as she plays hammer pounding with her friends, from left, Erin McClenahan, Andrew Robinson and Katie Ayers at Country Thunder Campgrounds in Randall on Friday July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Nicole Tranel (left), Mindy Morales (center) and Jewel Stierter line dance while Meghan Patrick performs on the main stage of Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
A vehicle stirs up mud as it drives through a dirt road at the Country Thunder campsites in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Shain Hennessy (front left) and Steve Pearson play baggo at Country Thunder Campgrounds in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Meghan Patrick will perform on the main stage of Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Meghan Patrick will perform on the main stage of Country Thunder in Randall on Friday.
SEAN KRAJACIC, Kenosha News
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Meghan Patrick will perform on the main stage of Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Ed “Fast Eddie” Bailey sticks his tongue out as he dances while Meghan Patrick performs at Country Thunder in Randall on Friday July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – NOLAN SOTILLO AT THE CUP O’JOE
Nolan Sotillo, one of the main cast on the stage of Country Thunder, plays to an audience at the Cup O’Joe Coffee House in Twin Lakes on Friday.
SEAN KRAJACIC, Kenosha News
COUNTRY THUNDER – NOLAN SOTILLO AT THE CUP O’JOE
Nolan Sotillo, one of the main cast on the stage of Country Thunder, will play to an audience at the Cup O’Joe Coffee House in Twin Lakes on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – NOLAN SOTILLO AT THE CUP O’JOE
Nolan Sotillo, one of the main cast on the stage of Country Thunder, will play to an audience at the Cup O’Joe Coffee House in Twin Lakes on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – NOLAN SOTILLO AT THE CUP O’JOE
From left, Claudia Pyka, Emma Ohrnstein and Kay Kabat, all from Chicago, clap after Nolan Sotillo performed a song at the Cup O’Joe Coffee House in Twin Lakes on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – NOLAN SOTILLO AT THE CUP O’JOE
Lauri Bailey of West Palm Beach, Fla., Center, streams live while Michelle Barton of Perryville, Ark., Right, sings along while Nolan Sotillo performs at the Cup O’Joe Coffee House in Twin Lakes on Friday.
SEAN KRAJACIC, Kenosha News
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Grace McCarty, 16, of Eldridge, Iowa, works on the pull-up bar as Marine Corps Recruiter Sgt. Matt Holtz watches at Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Dylan Balsis, 15, of Barrington, Ill., Is playing a new game, Crossnet, with friends at Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Caitlin Lees and her boyfriend Michael Walmer, both from Janesville, will pick a hat at the Gone Country Hats booth at Country Thunder in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Rick Lins, of St. Charles, Illinois, plays Drinko, an adaptation of Plinko, and scores with a necklace while hanging out at Country Thunder campsites in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
COUNTRY THUNDER – FRIDAY
Katie Ayers, second from right, catches a hammer as she and her friends from left, Andrew Robinson, Erin McClenahan and Victoria Crawford, play hammering at the Country Thunder campsites in Randall on Friday, July 16, 2021.
KENOSHA NEW PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC
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