Morgan Wallen skipped the CMA Awards in 2024 and 2025 despite big nominations. He won Entertainer of the Year in 2024 but did not show up to collect his award. This year, his good friend Ernest gave a blunt reason for his absence. Ernest said that Wallen does not care about winning awards, even though he is making so much money from his stadium tour and music.
Wallen was nominated for Entertainer of the Year again, but Lainey Wilson took home the big prize. He also lost Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. The industry snub is not hurting his career at all. His 2025 album, I’m the Problem, topped the Billboard chart for twelve weeks. Wallen seems to be focused only on his fans and his tremendous success.
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Many fans agree that the awards show is irrelevant and no longer watch it. One viewer noted that Wallen is like Hank Williams Jr. in the 1980s, a top star who did not win many awards. Another commenter shared that Wallen no longer submits his own music for awards. Fans believe he is the true winner and that the whole CMA ceremony is ridiculous.
The star’s choice to stay home from the 2025 show highlights his feelings about the CMA Awards. To understand this, we must look at his last time on the CMA stage in 2023. He had a great moment performing his song, “Man Made A Bar,” with the legendary Eric Church. This performance was a big moment for Wallen after he was previously banned from solo award categories in 2021.
Morgan Wallen – Man Made A Bar (feat. Eric Church) (CMA Awards 2023)
The 2023 duet was a symbolic return for Wallen. After being ineligible for two years due to a controversy, this live performance marked his return to the industry spotlight. Since that night, he has not been seen on the CMA stage again. He was nominated and won the biggest prize the year after this performance, but he still chose to stay away from the show.
Morgan Wallen has created a unique path where his connection with his listeners matters most. His music is honest and tells real stories about everyday life. He has shown that a massive fan base and stadium sellouts are more valuable than any industry trophy. To keep up with his story, follow Morgan Wallen on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.