While banned from attending, Wallen was still nominated for “Album of the Year.”
“He’s got an album full of hits,” he toldThe Washington Post.
I voted on the merits and music, not his personal life, not his beliefs."

“That is soul.
Thank you for taking me to church.”
Another user echoed the sentiment.
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“Hey, Hollywood.
Watch and take notes.
This is how it’s done!”
Yeah, this is still the 55th Annual CMA Awards.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin’s country leanings."
A longtime fan seemedamusedby the fact that their fellow Twitter users knew little about Hudson until tonight.
“Wait, are people surprised that Jennifer Hudson blew the roof off an awards show?
That’s been her signature since 2007.”