How Will the Grammys Handle Morgan Wallen?

This story is part of Billboard’s 2022 Grammy Preview issue, highlighting the artists, issues and trends that will define awards season. Read our cover story on Halsey, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross here.
As the album of the year race takes shape, the music industry must grapple with a difficult reality: The year’s most popular album is also its most controversial contender.
At the beginning of 2021, Morgan Wallen established himself as country music’s biggest new sta