{"id":14675,"date":"2024-11-21T17:06:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=14675"},"modified":"2024-11-21T17:06:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:06:49","slug":"fans-call-2024-cma-awards-rigged-as-chris-stapleton-wins-in-three-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=14675","title":{"rendered":"Fans Call 2024 CMA Awards &#8216;Rigged&#8217; as Chris Stapleton Wins in Three Categories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The country star&#8217;s historic triumph at a recent music event garnered widespread applause but also raised questions about whether the year&#8217;s true standouts received their due recognition.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The 2024 CMA Awards, held on Wednesday, November 20, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, saw Chris Stapleton dominating the night by winning in three major categories. However, his victory quickly sparked a buzz on social media, evoking mixed reactions.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dY_sbYWtFn_ua8rL7gys-YpHRizoFdhspYoPJVxr784\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTQ2OTQ4ZjllNGQ2MmUzYmIwNTJhN2I2NzFkNDkyZWM4ZGY4MjRlOTI3YmFiODM4NmExNWRkNTEyM2E0NjNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/_TA0aZDLJb2sYECCh2ELPp4MRNShcof4eg0jSUaizaM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTQ2OTQ4ZjllNGQ2MmUzYmIwNTJhN2I2NzFkNDkyZWM4ZGY4MjRlOTI3YmFiODM4NmExNWRkNTEyM2E0NjNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/bhVwHUS9CNexUX--g_mg9mu35DdO_eXyutaGcfM358w\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTQ2OTQ4ZjllNGQ2MmUzYmIwNTJhN2I2NzFkNDkyZWM4ZGY4MjRlOTI3YmFiODM4NmExNWRkNTEyM2E0NjNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8CKhVkmSoqG_dXUtiafPtlOulZ4rH3N-_W-eP4aS26U\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTQ2OTQ4ZjllNGQ2MmUzYmIwNTJhN2I2NzFkNDkyZWM4ZGY4MjRlOTI3YmFiODM4NmExNWRkNTEyM2E0NjNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DFn63kgu5we20XFBZEyf4OcjmWtu2RjZAYurwHSbYQk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTQ2OTQ4ZjllNGQ2MmUzYmIwNTJhN2I2NzFkNDkyZWM4ZGY4MjRlOTI3YmFiODM4NmExNWRkNTEyM2E0NjNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/146948f9e4d62e3bb052a7b671d492ec8df824e927bab8386a15dd5123a463ab.jpg\" alt=\"A user comment on Chris Stapleton, dated November 21, 2024 | Source: Facebook\/ABCNews\" width=\"1200\" height=\"340\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A user comment on Chris Stapleton, dated November 21, 2024 | Source: Facebook\/ABCNews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Stapleton took home awards for Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Song of the Year. With these wins, Stapleton&#8217;s career total of CMA Awards climbed to 18, further cementing his legacy in country music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Ts6e0x2UbNoMrN8tiIp6BKMM-jZLLrnTN1u6GigR3Ms\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTJiZjdlZTJmYmIwMDcwYmE0ODk4MzU1NmFkOWUyZDJmY2IzN2JkNWNhYTkxNTE4YmM0NWY5NTEwZjhjZjFhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/t4qgpfuFIm9wfcOXiEZ0C2GZiKUNivyWqiOAdvSTHaY\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTJiZjdlZTJmYmIwMDcwYmE0ODk4MzU1NmFkOWUyZDJmY2IzN2JkNWNhYTkxNTE4YmM0NWY5NTEwZjhjZjFhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tKVrxyIHgBaxDZM0qpid8qMAOCMTskHtN29gT6NFwco\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTJiZjdlZTJmYmIwMDcwYmE0ODk4MzU1NmFkOWUyZDJmY2IzN2JkNWNhYTkxNTE4YmM0NWY5NTEwZjhjZjFhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tiXt7LPzP1EPZ4H7CUBgP2Ld6Si6bBJq_At9PeI5IKE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTJiZjdlZTJmYmIwMDcwYmE0ODk4MzU1NmFkOWUyZDJmY2IzN2JkNWNhYTkxNTE4YmM0NWY5NTEwZjhjZjFhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/PwgKJm5icgxIZpQXeiRvQ6NG_vDaXovAj4Olh-aUFjU\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTJiZjdlZTJmYmIwMDcwYmE0ODk4MzU1NmFkOWUyZDJmY2IzN2JkNWNhYTkxNTE4YmM0NWY5NTEwZjhjZjFhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e2bf7ee2fbb0070ba48983556ad9e2d2fcb37bd5caa91518bc45f9510f8cf1ad.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The singer-songwriter extended his record as Male Vocalist of the Year with an unprecedented eighth win. His recognition solidifies his reputation as one of the genre&#8217;s most celebrated artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The Country Music Association congratulated him on Instagram,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/?igsh=cTV2d3hvb2FjOG10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/?igsh=cTV2d3hvb2FjOG10\">posting,<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;The #CMAawards Male Vocalist of the Year is &#8230; @ChrisStapleton! Join us in wishing him a HUGE congratulations \ud83e\udd29\ud83e\udd20.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/P44KngR?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-second-floor__HFrmf\">\n<div id=\"relatedsearch_in_article_3_2\" class=\"RelatedSearchSlot_slot__zpqI2 Ad-Container\" data-position=\"in_article_3_2\" data-slot-type=\"13\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Stapleton also won both Single of the Year and Song of the Year for his chart-topping ballad &#8220;White Horse.&#8221; In a post celebrating the accomplishment, the CMA Awards\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnVHWopD_t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnVHWopD_t\/\">wrote,<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;The #CMAawards Single of the Year is &#8216;White Horse&#8217; by @ChrisStapleton \u2b50\ud83c\udfb5.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Additionally, they\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnXfqiJLLw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnXfqiJLLw\/\">announced,<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;Congratulations to the #CMAawards winners for Song of the Year, &#8216;White Horse&#8217; written by @ChrisStapleton and @DanWilsonMusic \ud83d\udc4f.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/JawQPpB?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">This marked the third time in his career that Stapleton won both awards on the same night, further establishing his influence in country music. However, despite his stellar achievements, social media users were divided in their opinions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/Wvm6rOu?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While some fans praised Stapleton&#8217;s vocal talent and consistency, others expressed frustration, arguing that other artists deserved recognition. One user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=1005329218027456&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=1005329218027456&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">said,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Really tired of Chris seeming to always win! I liked Cody! Time to recognize some of the other great talents!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=535662485958189&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=535662485958189&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">added,<\/a><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;There are so many singers better than him. I think the whole awards thing is rigged, sometimes.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/OsRhGaklzdBEfXj0YW9CWj0vduTimUl-n2T1nU7oquc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVlZjk3MTMzMzI0NDZmNjczYzEyZDkyYTNkNGNmNTc5ZjJlZTljMDJlNGRkM2Q2ZDdmZGIxMTY5MWRkNzU0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DDfi0ll1JI4uHTu3HdIjP4xOIiKHh8YM9xks1KWeKGw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVlZjk3MTMzMzI0NDZmNjczYzEyZDkyYTNkNGNmNTc5ZjJlZTljMDJlNGRkM2Q2ZDdmZGIxMTY5MWRkNzU0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BM9EsVjpPiB7UbjnMNIEXbe5XRZAnr56vT-6ThcBhWc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVlZjk3MTMzMzI0NDZmNjczYzEyZDkyYTNkNGNmNTc5ZjJlZTljMDJlNGRkM2Q2ZDdmZGIxMTY5MWRkNzU0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ZXrDpB9ISGcuoFvY4u0phOF2WfD5WAoeT_1onhA6nqY\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVlZjk3MTMzMzI0NDZmNjczYzEyZDkyYTNkNGNmNTc5ZjJlZTljMDJlNGRkM2Q2ZDdmZGIxMTY5MWRkNzU0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7Lsn0360a4vMtMJqmhKVri9QDqePyMqfWrW5fDduBf4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVlZjk3MTMzMzI0NDZmNjczYzEyZDkyYTNkNGNmNTc5ZjJlZTljMDJlNGRkM2Q2ZDdmZGIxMTY5MWRkNzU0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/8eef9713332446f673c12d92a3d4cf579f2ee9c02e4dd3d6d7fdb11691dd754e.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Wilson and Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dan Wilson and Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Supporters of Stapleton countered the criticism, with one fan\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=2040524946387786&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=2040524946387786&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">commenting,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Chris wins because I think he has the most versatile voice. He surely deserves to win. He [is] so talented!!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=1083977026222292&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmoMamaNostalgia\/posts\/pfbid02gNPdKzZfxBVwn87tJgr3tLJc88ZKCStZiBs7Vs3g6X1DzWifLp6gKPkWJJ7erdB7l?comment_id=1083977026222292&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUTmSSDASbE-RTHWrzrOIeajJGChvBtSLSQjjHaf6xrFDV15qBrABKFsKzKX_TKA-KV9_AHUGI8OvGk9yDxEbwKVc2Gx0yAWQOsN-ydXNg3_yN0z-ciGfKp-t5YVlifPEKk-84CW1vWkU50CO1I86mXUbIRkD9fApyi2weAooutVw&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">wrote,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Phenomenal singer. He deserves this!&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Stapleton&#8217;s win as Male Vocalist of the Year ignited significant backlash, particularly from Morgan Wallen&#8217;s fans. 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Morgan Wallen deserved this quite frankly for the past 5 years [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/18014028104411088\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/18014028104411088\/\">declared,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Well, I guess this is rigged again. We know Morgan Wallen is the best. That&#8217;s OK he&#8217;ll show you again. He&#8217;s the best five number one songs this year. Has anybody else done that [sic]?&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jQxfSRrUzBwphfoVBCyzY356DQaPkDR987YXsisMLF0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2UxNTE3ZGU5OTAxZDc4NDdmZDg0YjVmYjVmNWMyYTIyZTFhNDkwYzJlMTU5YTQ4OWU2MDNmMjljNDI5ZTEzYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIxMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjE0MQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ShmIMmcdPCQ-j4U3fXV8fxCEk-VxUVoMk_BLCwVJhvE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2UxNTE3ZGU5OTAxZDc4NDdmZDg0YjVmYjVmNWMyYTIyZTFhNDkwYzJlMTU5YTQ4OWU2MDNmMjljNDI5ZTEzYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIxMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjE0MQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/WALZr88hoyub6Cje3Xyv2pfn3ChyOh-LGh5RqX6jq7E\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2UxNTE3ZGU5OTAxZDc4NDdmZDg0YjVmYjVmNWMyYTIyZTFhNDkwYzJlMTU5YTQ4OWU2MDNmMjljNDI5ZTEzYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIxMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjE0MQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/doJBHTLBK_t9uwmCYHhTgB9VnXbSAwPaX-T3DhSKvuk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2UxNTE3ZGU5OTAxZDc4NDdmZDg0YjVmYjVmNWMyYTIyZTFhNDkwYzJlMTU5YTQ4OWU2MDNmMjljNDI5ZTEzYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIxMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjE0MQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IYsFxLwbft8gDvyqDeuBNQ4h6Q18dR9Ca76Th-Cx9Mk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2UxNTE3ZGU5OTAxZDc4NDdmZDg0YjVmYjVmNWMyYTIyZTFhNDkwYzJlMTU5YTQ4OWU2MDNmMjljNDI5ZTEzYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIxMSZoZWlnaHQ9MjE0MQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/ce1517de9901d7847fd84b5fb5f5c2a22e1a490c2e159a489e603f29c429e13c.jpg\" alt=\"Morgan Wallen on April 28, 2024, in Indio, California | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3211\" height=\"2141\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Morgan Wallen on April 28, 2024, in Indio, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Similar remarks continued to pour in, with users\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/18034762271358392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/18034762271358392\/\">stating,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Morgan being robbed AGAIN,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;another year another morgan getting snubbed [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Wallen&#8217;s followers kept voicing their disagreement, with\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/18027532184199888\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/18027532184199888\/\">comments like<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Morgan Wallen should have won this! Give him the respect he deserves! Anyone on this list should have won over this dude who gets everything,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Ridiculous! I love Chris but really?? Morgan deserved that and everyone knows it!&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>More netizens\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cma\/posts\/pfbid0PugFkjD9R84HoeMvvVcyKqHMix7QUiDNiRpBNQGDn1tQ2ZYWBTdZHUcyiBtLHDh9l?comment_id=1667528797513543&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWxfLbQJn7qz9ZM-v8e9UZ3Nc0yNvU_XkYYiB5soxop49sNL_elKV8aLfy1mJTOUaKE7YV9xwK9SyiobS3zGn1JQlwRWhgheWzhKrm9tAdqQ6YInoNMdniRFAN3ux6fFWI-vmi-thhsFbzGrB1BFOg_PIqnGkO-XarjG0X7qDzbWpAj1JMlOAPmkfVUV1I4K30&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cma\/posts\/pfbid0PugFkjD9R84HoeMvvVcyKqHMix7QUiDNiRpBNQGDn1tQ2ZYWBTdZHUcyiBtLHDh9l?comment_id=1667528797513543&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWxfLbQJn7qz9ZM-v8e9UZ3Nc0yNvU_XkYYiB5soxop49sNL_elKV8aLfy1mJTOUaKE7YV9xwK9SyiobS3zGn1JQlwRWhgheWzhKrm9tAdqQ6YInoNMdniRFAN3ux6fFWI-vmi-thhsFbzGrB1BFOg_PIqnGkO-XarjG0X7qDzbWpAj1JMlOAPmkfVUV1I4K30&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">echoed the sentiment,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I love him but you guys always forget about Morgan Wallen. He deserves it too.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dRF_E7ui_Zbbo8WjLHNWeMnKfO0KDXn2OV14yNnssN0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTgxY2QwNWI5MmI2ZDZkMTVkNzE1MzAwYmNlNjAxN2UyMzkzZWQ2OGZlZDJlMmRlMTk1N2ExYzRlNTY0NjhmMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTcyMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dBg-paFvfpfgvdVDKFl-j3VoYRHzQQ__32jFWNhEUz4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTgxY2QwNWI5MmI2ZDZkMTVkNzE1MzAwYmNlNjAxN2UyMzkzZWQ2OGZlZDJlMmRlMTk1N2ExYzRlNTY0NjhmMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTcyMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/2DqBMjkWqDvzJmFxLR4Yo9ENQgT4QlvXttMbgTGHheQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTgxY2QwNWI5MmI2ZDZkMTVkNzE1MzAwYmNlNjAxN2UyMzkzZWQ2OGZlZDJlMmRlMTk1N2ExYzRlNTY0NjhmMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTcyMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/otx-wsAmAiUIuX_65fbLWFojCjVCYVcflbjGcMzs2NI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTgxY2QwNWI5MmI2ZDZkMTVkNzE1MzAwYmNlNjAxN2UyMzkzZWQ2OGZlZDJlMmRlMTk1N2ExYzRlNTY0NjhmMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTcyMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IcoS0MKmQk7B3_RQPSrPhU0TbLWfBOpIOlCiyDggttk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTgxY2QwNWI5MmI2ZDZkMTVkNzE1MzAwYmNlNjAxN2UyMzkzZWQ2OGZlZDJlMmRlMTk1N2ExYzRlNTY0NjhmMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTcyMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/981cd05b92b6d6d15d715300bce6017e2393ed68fed2e2de1957a1c4e56468f2.jpg\" alt=\"Morgan Wallen in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1721\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Morgan Wallen in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Some fans called for changes to the awards process, with one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/17933010995950930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCnj1qPt91o\/c\/17933010995950930\/\">writing,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I love this artist, however, there should be limits to how many times one can win this award \ud83d\ude35\u200d\ud83d\udcab.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cma\/posts\/pfbid0PugFkjD9R84HoeMvvVcyKqHMix7QUiDNiRpBNQGDn1tQ2ZYWBTdZHUcyiBtLHDh9l?comment_id=1302210847609042&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWxfLbQJn7qz9ZM-v8e9UZ3Nc0yNvU_XkYYiB5soxop49sNL_elKV8aLfy1mJTOUaKE7YV9xwK9SyiobS3zGn1JQlwRWhgheWzhKrm9tAdqQ6YInoNMdniRFAN3ux6fFWI-vmi-thhsFbzGrB1BFOg_PIqnGkO-XarjG0X7qDzbWpAj1JMlOAPmkfVUV1I4K30&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cma\/posts\/pfbid0PugFkjD9R84HoeMvvVcyKqHMix7QUiDNiRpBNQGDn1tQ2ZYWBTdZHUcyiBtLHDh9l?comment_id=1302210847609042&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWxfLbQJn7qz9ZM-v8e9UZ3Nc0yNvU_XkYYiB5soxop49sNL_elKV8aLfy1mJTOUaKE7YV9xwK9SyiobS3zGn1JQlwRWhgheWzhKrm9tAdqQ6YInoNMdniRFAN3ux6fFWI-vmi-thhsFbzGrB1BFOg_PIqnGkO-XarjG0X7qDzbWpAj1JMlOAPmkfVUV1I4K30&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">suggested,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Yep, it is officially time to ban the CMA&#8217;s! Everyone knows Morgan Wallen deserves to be recognized but nope it&#8217;s the Chris Stapleton show as usual!&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MKL1gRaHiXX80jE22r2WtkGtnRBKzmX6oEgqL0CBOFM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGM1ZTdlMWVlZjU5M2YxNjUyNWM5ZGQwMjJiYzUxZTAwMjhhZTg1MWFkMmM5MGExOGQ2MjY5MzMyNjkzMzE0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kIWR1hc43egYNq4jILchnFCr30ymawqc7WFS8hMxskA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGM1ZTdlMWVlZjU5M2YxNjUyNWM5ZGQwMjJiYzUxZTAwMjhhZTg1MWFkMmM5MGExOGQ2MjY5MzMyNjkzMzE0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/9azVsdkX4D9iab-3jkDufOnCAVOV_CUvx_oQ82J0UOA\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGM1ZTdlMWVlZjU5M2YxNjUyNWM5ZGQwMjJiYzUxZTAwMjhhZTg1MWFkMmM5MGExOGQ2MjY5MzMyNjkzMzE0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/igkfFAV2ZqfSulgxDLnbtdHLtmQqt_gGUsRBft8VPEY\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGM1ZTdlMWVlZjU5M2YxNjUyNWM5ZGQwMjJiYzUxZTAwMjhhZTg1MWFkMmM5MGExOGQ2MjY5MzMyNjkzMzE0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8IDV8lyHNHnbmcuxJ2Uo1IWs8K5uk3xWKoua7Em4Cd0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGM1ZTdlMWVlZjU5M2YxNjUyNWM5ZGQwMjJiYzUxZTAwMjhhZTg1MWFkMmM5MGExOGQ2MjY5MzMyNjkzMzE0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/dc5e7e1eef593f16525c9dd022bc51e0028ae851ad2c90a18d6269332693314b.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Beyond Wallen&#8217;s supporters, others pointed to a perceived lack of fairness in how awards were distributed. One fan\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid02q8SHa3ELZjiARFs9jony7EJudmL6Hh7NjpZhfseE8uNSXxxDoJ8cafXyNauWtvMsl?comment_id=1650861482445444&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUEEF_j0qf-LnRoPqLdMy7x_ueyb3CFBkD6m57OtUqJ8h6vqExxUNkTzG7kD0sYkWoZkBWDXg0SEZ-uXxZw3QL2s0oluy2mex_fwYN9TUG_pOXg47CGFErQmAxt4TYal82ED0-whNTutPpmJmgmtgPFZcea0Nsl4u-1IyjXvr714g&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid02q8SHa3ELZjiARFs9jony7EJudmL6Hh7NjpZhfseE8uNSXxxDoJ8cafXyNauWtvMsl?comment_id=1650861482445444&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUEEF_j0qf-LnRoPqLdMy7x_ueyb3CFBkD6m57OtUqJ8h6vqExxUNkTzG7kD0sYkWoZkBWDXg0SEZ-uXxZw3QL2s0oluy2mex_fwYN9TUG_pOXg47CGFErQmAxt4TYal82ED0-whNTutPpmJmgmtgPFZcea0Nsl4u-1IyjXvr714g&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">shared,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Of course he did. This is the most predictable awards show out there. 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class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Several fans claimed they would stop watching the CMAs altogether.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Can I ask why yall keep [expletive] Morgan wallen out of CMAs I love watching the show but I can promise you I&#8217;m not alone when saying this I&#8217;m done watching [sic]!!!!!!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0<a 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No other artists broke the records Morgan Wallen did. SMH. After this year I won&#8217;t watch anymore\u2026&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Yet another upset user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid02q8SHa3ELZjiARFs9jony7EJudmL6Hh7NjpZhfseE8uNSXxxDoJ8cafXyNauWtvMsl?comment_id=1075586270530087&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUEEF_j0qf-LnRoPqLdMy7x_ueyb3CFBkD6m57OtUqJ8h6vqExxUNkTzG7kD0sYkWoZkBWDXg0SEZ-uXxZw3QL2s0oluy2mex_fwYN9TUG_pOXg47CGFErQmAxt4TYal82ED0-whNTutPpmJmgmtgPFZcea0Nsl4u-1IyjXvr714g&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid02q8SHa3ELZjiARFs9jony7EJudmL6Hh7NjpZhfseE8uNSXxxDoJ8cafXyNauWtvMsl?comment_id=1075586270530087&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUEEF_j0qf-LnRoPqLdMy7x_ueyb3CFBkD6m57OtUqJ8h6vqExxUNkTzG7kD0sYkWoZkBWDXg0SEZ-uXxZw3QL2s0oluy2mex_fwYN9TUG_pOXg47CGFErQmAxt4TYal82ED0-whNTutPpmJmgmtgPFZcea0Nsl4u-1IyjXvr714g&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">remarked,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a joke.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UF-okD259SV8WzsJ9AeIYDQviZ9vRXB6kpkLDgCsS_g\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmNhZWJhOWQwNGZhMDJkNjI3NTlmZmJiNjA3MDBjNzNkOGQ4YTI1YTJkOWQ2NDA1NmZjYmNiNzZkZTA0M2Y2YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qN9PxwCu_JBEjyqA3msdiPNNT2CCmZBlZPTDbDi1kkg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmNhZWJhOWQwNGZhMDJkNjI3NTlmZmJiNjA3MDBjNzNkOGQ4YTI1YTJkOWQ2NDA1NmZjYmNiNzZkZTA0M2Y2YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cHbIyTvkoyxEgv4g0Wh6dhVL9mfQ68ZgBTml5DURzt8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmNhZWJhOWQwNGZhMDJkNjI3NTlmZmJiNjA3MDBjNzNkOGQ4YTI1YTJkOWQ2NDA1NmZjYmNiNzZkZTA0M2Y2YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DMonnhMweu84DPwsgmVCR4JAdvYdktGBH9Nv_R0BLZ8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmNhZWJhOWQwNGZhMDJkNjI3NTlmZmJiNjA3MDBjNzNkOGQ4YTI1YTJkOWQ2NDA1NmZjYmNiNzZkZTA0M2Y2YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ysAN6FmWGvl0C4iFdyErebf1gIqMvE_mkZFCeYRNozk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmNhZWJhOWQwNGZhMDJkNjI3NTlmZmJiNjA3MDBjNzNkOGQ4YTI1YTJkOWQ2NDA1NmZjYmNiNzZkZTA0M2Y2YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/6caeba9d04fa02d62759ffbb60700c73d8d8a25a2d9d64056fcbcb76de043f6a.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Chris Stapleton on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the criticism, Stapleton&#8217;s talent remained undeniable for many fans. 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A fan\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cma\/posts\/pfbid0PugFkjD9R84HoeMvvVcyKqHMix7QUiDNiRpBNQGDn1tQ2ZYWBTdZHUcyiBtLHDh9l?comment_id=874218124896115&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWxfLbQJn7qz9ZM-v8e9UZ3Nc0yNvU_XkYYiB5soxop49sNL_elKV8aLfy1mJTOUaKE7YV9xwK9SyiobS3zGn1JQlwRWhgheWzhKrm9tAdqQ6YInoNMdniRFAN3ux6fFWI-vmi-thhsFbzGrB1BFOg_PIqnGkO-XarjG0X7qDzbWpAj1JMlOAPmkfVUV1I4K30&amp;__tn__=R]-R%20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cma\/posts\/pfbid0PugFkjD9R84HoeMvvVcyKqHMix7QUiDNiRpBNQGDn1tQ2ZYWBTdZHUcyiBtLHDh9l?comment_id=874218124896115&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWxfLbQJn7qz9ZM-v8e9UZ3Nc0yNvU_XkYYiB5soxop49sNL_elKV8aLfy1mJTOUaKE7YV9xwK9SyiobS3zGn1JQlwRWhgheWzhKrm9tAdqQ6YInoNMdniRFAN3ux6fFWI-vmi-thhsFbzGrB1BFOg_PIqnGkO-XarjG0X7qDzbWpAj1JMlOAPmkfVUV1I4K30&amp;__tn__=R]-R \/\">noted,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Chris&#8217; biggest fan, I think he is the best beside George Strait, but it wasn&#8217;t him this year. Luke Combs or Morgan Wallen deserved it. I truly think Chris knew that too and felt uncomfortable. And what about Zach Bryan or Tyler Childers? 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Other nominees in the category included Luke Combs,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/439903-country-singer-jelly-roll-39-wows-fans-1.html\">Jelly Roll,<\/a>\u00a0Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/BvhGlXq?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Wallen&#8217;s win brought renewed attention to Stapleton&#8217;s notable absence from the category&#8217;s winners list. 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