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'59th ACM Awards 2024' viewers in disbelief as Ashley McBryde and Noah Reid take a jab at Morgan Wallen over his arrest

Country music stars Noah Reid and Ashley McBryde showcased their musical talents with a stunning performance at 'ACM Awards 2024'

FRISCO, TEXAS: At this year's Academy of Country Music Awards, country sensation Morgan Wallen was noticeably absent and became the subject of ridicule. The iconic Reba McEntire graced the stage once again as the host for the 17th time, but the spotlight was on Morgan's absence.

During the '59th ACM Awards 2024', country music stars Noah Reid and Ashley McBryde showcased their musical talents with a stunning performance, all before revealing the winner of the highly anticipated Single of the Year award.

The nominees for Single of the Year included some of the biggest hits of the year, such as 'Burn It Down' by Parker McCollum, 'Fast Car' by Luke Combs, 'Last Night' by Morgan Wallen, 'Need A Favor' by Jelly Roll, and 'Next Thing You Know' by Jordan Davis.

The incident, which occurred in early April captured media attention and sparked conversation within the country music community. Despite the controversy, Reid and McBryde managed to infuse humor and wit into their performance, creating a memorable and entertaining moment during the awards ceremony.

As they neared the end of their presentation, Reid and McBryde delighted the audience with their rendition of 'Last Night', injecting some playful banter as they cheekily referenced the infamous incident that led to Morgan Wallen's arrest earlier in the year.

In a moment of pure entertainment, they gave a nod to the headlines surrounding Morgan Wallen's alleged chair-throwing escapade at a Nashville rooftop bar.

As McBryde strummed her musical instrument, Reid sang, "Last night after some alcohol, a chair right over there and he's starting to piss me off. He told me that I threw it at somebody I never met and my publicist keeps telling me this ain't over yet."

McBryde jokingly added, “You should smile in the mug shot."

Immediately after the performance, a flurry of fans flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their reactions and thoughts. A significant portion of these fans were left in disbelief and shock by the way Wallen was mocked during the award show.

An X user said, "Omg they did it they made fun of Morgan and the chair."

Another user chimed in, "Ashley McBryde and Noah Reid making a joke about Morgan Wallens arrest is the only way to keep them relevant/make it on a headline."

Followed by a user who penned, "What a joke! The blatant disrespect for the biggest artist in country music is ridiculous! And I’d say that if I wasn’t a @MorganWallen fan. How do you deny the numbers this man pulls?! You’re ridiculous."

A user commented, "Doesn’t make Morgan wallen a bad artist."

 Another user said, "The chair Morgan Wallen threw off the rooftop has been more entertaining than Lainey this past year."

ACM Awards 2024 presenters Ashley McBryde and Noah Reid admitted to 'feeling nervous' about presenting Single of the Year award

Country music artists Noah Reid and Ashley McBryde wowed the audience with their exceptional vocal talents and ukelele playing as they prepared to reveal the winner of the prestigious Single of The Year award.

During their brief two-minute address, Reid and McBryde openly admitted to feeling anxious and apprehensive about stepping onto the stage to present the award. In the meantime, McBryde shared that she experiences a significant improvement in her well-being when she engages in playing the guitar.

Upon receiving the ukelele, she and Reid enthusiastically delved into their own unique interpretations of the nominated songs. As the night progressed, it was ultimately Country sensation Luke Combs who emerged victorious, taking home the prestigious Single of the Year Award at the highly anticipated ACM Awards 2024.

Morgan Wallen addressed the chair-throwing incident, and revealed he was 'not proud' of his behavior

On April 7, Morgan Wallen was taken into custody for reportedly hurling the chair, leading to his arrest. He faced accusations of three instances of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.

Following this incident, Morgan Wallen released a statement on X (previously known as Twitter), expressing his regret for his actions and admitting that he was ashamed of his behavior.

"I didn't feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility," he shared.

Wallen further added, "I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change."

The legal proceedings for Wallen's case are scheduled to resume in Nashville on August 15, 2024.

Morgan Wallen has been arrested several times over the years

Morgan Wallen's legal troubles have garnered a lot of attention from the people over the years. From a DUI charge in 2016 that was ultimately dismissed, to his arrest for public intoxication and disorderly conduct in May 2020, Wallen has had his fair share of run-ins with the law.

Additionally, his reckless behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, including partying without a mask in Alabama, led to widespread criticism and the cancellation of his 'SNL' debut in October 2020.

The controversies continued in February 2021 when a video surfaced of Wallen using a racial slur, resulting in swift consequences such as being pulled from radio stations and suspended by his record label.

Despite issuing an apology, further repercussions followed, including being banned from the American Music Awards in October 2021.

More recently, in April 2023, Wallen canceled a concert in Mississippi last minute citing vocal issues, only to be hit with a federal lawsuit for breach of contract and negligence from a disgruntled concertgoer. This latest legal entanglement adds to the growing list of troubles for the country singer, raising questions about his future in the music industry.