SNL revokes Wallen appearance due to COVID protocols
"I got a call from the show that I will not be able to play due to COVID protocols," he said via his Instagram page. "My actions this past weekend were pretty short sighted, and they obviously affected my long-term goals and dreams."
Wallen was at the University of Alabama last weekend and appeared without a mask at parties, according to videos. He has not tested positive for COVID-19.
"I respect the show's decision because I know I put them in jeopardy, and I take ownership for this. I'd like to apologize to SNL, to my fans, to my team for bringing me these opportunities, and I let them down," he said, adding, "And on a more personal note, I think I have some growing up to do. You know, I think I lost myself a little bit. I tried to find joy in the wrong places, and I don't know, it's left me with less joy. So, I'm going to try to work on that. I'm going to take a step back from the spotlight for a little while and go work on myself. I wish I could have made country music and my fans proud this Saturday, but I respect the decision once again."
SNL producer Lorne Michaels said he would extend an invitation to Wallen another time.
More news for Morgan Wallen
- 03/20/25: Wallen sets release date for upcoming CD
- 01/24/25: Wallen acknowledges "I'm The Problem" and stadium tour
- 12/31/24: Wallen surprises with "Smile"
- 12/12/24: Wallen pleads guilty in chair throwing incident
- 10/25/24: Wallen's Sand In My Boots Fest sells out
- 10/24/24: Wallen goes live to "Love Somebody"
- 10/21/24: Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, HARDY headline Sand in My Boots Fest
- 10/18/24: Wallen wants to "Love Somebody"
CD reviews for Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen's album, which is longer than the average movie or concert (at nearly two hours), is too long. Perhaps even a Wallen apologist would agree with that assessment. Yes, it may be possible to have too much of a good thing. Few artists can create such an epic full-length without at least a little filler. Wallen's good, but not that good. However, all the good stuff on this song-packed release is extremely good, and worthy of our attention. The hits far outweigh the misses. ...
The buzz in the industry is that Morgan Wallen is primed to be the next big country music superstar. If prognosticators are correct with this prediction, the man fully deserves all the recognition. Proof positive is his "Dangerous: The Double Album," which is a humongous 30 songs long! It's a two-CD set. Not like a double album from back in the LP era, but a double full-length CD effort. Therefore, if you want to take a deep dive with this one, make sure you have plenty of air in your scuba tank. ...
"Like a lot of people my age, I didn't necessarily grow up listening to country music...I grew up living it." It's a little unsettling thought from the 24-year old Morgan Wallen. You wouldn't want to hear from your doctor that they substituted book learning for feel. But music may well be different, and Wallen does have some legitimate country cred - he hails not far from the Tennessee Cumberland Gap and went to Kenny Chesney's high school (What an alumni party that would be!). ...
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