Less than a year after Morgan Wallen's controversial video made rounds on the internet, the country star made his awards show return at this year's Billboard Music Awards; and he revealed the people who helped him grapple through his scandal.
According to Weis Radio, the singer's appearance on the coveted awards show was his first performance after a video of him yelling a racial slur went viral on social media.
The country star performed two of his hit songs, "Don't Think Jesus" and "Wasted on You."
After his scandal broke out, several mainstream awards show barred him from attending and performing on their stages.
However, he made his redemption on the BBMAs red carpet, where he walked alongside his mother, Lesli.
Speaking to ET Online, Wallen said his family and friends were the people who helped him get through the past couple of years.
He also credited his kid and revealed that there's a lot of "really positive things going on behind the scenes, that maybe weren't necessarily brough to light."
The singer admitted that he was able to get to "a good place" because of the people mentioned above.
He also thanked two of his fellow country stars, Jason Aldean and Hardy, for their continous support.
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Morgan Wallen's 2021 Racial Slur Controversy
Wallen's appearance at the BBMAs 2022 comes a few months after a video of him went viral online for all the wrong reasons.
In the short footage, the singer can be seen going home after a night out with friends, where he can be heard using the "N-word" slur.
The country star apologized for what happened, saying he was embarrassed by his wrongdoings and that he would do better in the future.
"I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better," he said at the time.
Following this, several awards shows had barred him from attending their events, including last year's CMA Awards.
In a previous report published by the Los Angeles Times, the Country Music Association affirmed the public that they would not honor or recognize the singer from their show.
However, they clarified that they considered his collaborative works.
CMA CEO Sarah Trahern said in a statement that honoring him as an individual "isn't right," and he was not allowed to step on their red carpet or stage.
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