Morgan Wallen cancels Ole Miss present after dropping his voice

OXFORD, Miss. — 1000’s of nation music followers had been awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he out of the blue canceled his efficiency Sunday night time at Vaught Hemingway Stadium.

WTVA-TV reported video boards contained in the Ole Miss stadium confirmed a message saying the “Thought You Ought to Know” singer had misplaced his voice and was unable to carry out, including that individuals can be refunded their cash the place they purchased the tickets.

Some folks expressed anger on social media as a result of the announcement of the cancellation got here after the opening acts had carried out.

Whereas Wallen is one among nation music’s largest stars, he is no stranger to controversy. He was caught on digital camera in 2021 exterior a house in Nashville, Tennessee, yelling profanities and a racial slur. He apologized on the time however was suspended indefinitely from his label and his music was pulled by radio stations and streaming companies.

The yr earlier than, Wallen was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after getting kicked out of a downtown Nashville bar.

The sudden cancellation concluded what was imagined to be two consecutive nights of performances by one of many hottest stars in nation music. Saturday night time’s present seemed to be an enormous success with hundreds displaying up for the primary live performance within the stadium’s historical past.