The final round of voting for the honors opens in January.
The events' differing views seem to embody the tug between tradition and progressiveness.
"In America, there's no accountability for people not being accepting of other cultures," he said.
Luckily, it looks like the country star will receive a replacement.
He had been nominated for top honors including entertainer of the year and male vocalist of the year.
"All is well," the country star assured in a video message.
Morgan Wallen won the CMA Award for new artist of the year three years ago, but he hasn’t won since.
Just one year after winning new artist of the year, Wilson took the prize for entertainer of the year. That matches Garth Brooks’ sprint more than 30 years ago.
The country newcomer nabbed the new artist of the year award.
HARDY will also release an upcoming Hixtape called Difftape.
