Country music star Morgan Wallen secured four wins at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on FOX, including Top Country Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Country Male Artist, and Top Collaboration for his song "I Had Some Help" with Post Malone. In a seemingly pre-recorded acceptance speech, Wallen conveyed his deep appreciation for his fans' unwavering support, emphasizing their willingness to embrace his musical explorations, both familiar and new. He expressed gratitude for their open-mindedness and hoped for continued success in the coming years.
Wallen had been nominated for 15 awards across 13 categories, following his impressive 11 wins at the previous year's ceremony. Coincidentally, the awards aired on the same day Wallen pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment stemming from an April incident where he threw a chair from a Nashville rooftop bar. Originally facing felony charges, these were reduced to misdemeanors. Judge Cynthia Chappell handed down a sentence of seven days at a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation. Wallen's lawyer, Worrick Robinson, clarified that the plea agreement doesn't result in a conviction and the charges could be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of probation. He highlighted Wallen's cooperation with authorities and apologies to those involved, reaffirming the artist's dedication to positive contributions through his music and foundation.
