Country music star Morgan Wallen has faced another setback as the opening of his new bar, “Morgan Wallen’s This Bar,” was postponed over the Memorial Day weekend. The delay came shortly after Nashville’s city council denied the venue a neon sign with Wallen’s name, citing his past controversies.
TC Restaurant Group, the company behind the new bar, announced the postponement just days before the planned opening, which was set to coincide with the busy holiday weekend. The decision to delay the opening was likely a response to the city council’s refusal to approve the neon sign, which could have been seen as an endorsement of Wallen despite his troubled history.
Wallen, whose career has been marked by controversy, faced a backlash earlier this year after a video surfaced showing him using a racial slur. The incident led to his music being pulled from radio stations and streaming platforms, as well as being banned from some awards shows and events. Despite issuing apologies and undergoing sensitivity training, the country star continues to face criticism and scrutiny from fans and industry professionals.
The postponement of the bar’s opening is the latest setback for Wallen, who has seen his career suffer in the wake of the racial slur controversy. While it remains to be seen if and when “Morgan Wallen’s This Bar” will eventually open its doors, the musician continues to grapple with the consequences of his actions as he seeks to rebuild his reputation and his career.
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