Overview

• Morgan Wallen did not attend the 2025 ACM Awards on May 8, where he was nominated for seven awards, including Entertainer of the Year.
• Instead of attending, Wallen posted an Instagram photo of himself playing football with retired NFL star Tom Brady on a golf course.
• This marks Wallen's third consecutive no-show at major award ceremonies, following absences at the 2024 CMA Awards and 2025 Grammy Awards.
• Wallen lost in all seven nominated categories at the ACM Awards, with no official reason provided for his absence.
• The singer's repeated absences have fueled speculation about his priorities and public persona, as he remains one of country music's top commercial acts.