Eric Churchis disappointed inMorgan Wallen’s use of a racial slur earlier this year
“I was heartbroken when it happened,” he said.
“I think Morgan’s trying to work on that and on himself,” Church added, “And I hope he does.”
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Immediately after news of Wallen’s use of the racial slur broke, the Academy of Country Music announced that he would not be eligible for awards. His label, Big Loud Records, also issued a statement, saying they “made the decision to suspend Morgan Wallen’s recording contract indefinitely.”
Two weeks after the video surfaced, Vince Gill, 63,spoke outagainst Wallen’s statements during anappearance onCBS This Morning, saying, “It was just sad and disappointing because I knew that everyone was going to massacre country music.”
After TMZ posted the clip of Wallen, the singer issued an apology in a statement to PEOPLE, saying, “I’m embarrassed and sorry. I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back. “There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better.”
source: people.com
