Morgan Wallen Stuns With ‘More Than My Hometown’ at 2020 CMA Awards

Morgan Wallen performed his latest single “More Than My Hometown” at the 54th Annual CMA Awards. On Wednesday (Nov. 11), …

Andrew Wendowski

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November 11, 2020

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Morgan Wallen; Photo Courtesy of CMA

Morgan Wallen performed his latest single “More Than My Hometown” at the 54th Annual CMA Awards.

On Wednesday (Nov. 11), the country superstar brought the song to life with a stunning performance of the song that is racing up the charts nearing the No. 1 spot.

Wallen was joined by his full band while he played acoustic guitar in front of a road sign that read his hometown of Sneedville and Rogersville on it.

“More Than My Hometown” was co-written by Wallen alongside Michael Hardy, Ernest Keith Smith and Ryan Vojtesak.

Wallen was also nominated for New Artist of the Year at the award show.

The 54th Annual CMA Awards also featured performances from Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Keith Urban, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, Old Dominion and Kelsea Ballerini.

Additionally, the show included star-studded collaborations by Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Reba McEntire featuring Darius Rucker, Gabby Barrett and Charlie Puth, Carly Pearce with Charles Kelley as well as Thomas Rhett together with McEntire and Chris Tomlin. The show opener featured an all-star performance from Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and Ashley McBryde paying tribute to the late Charlie Daniels.

Hosted by Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker, “Country Music’s Biggest Night” aired on Wednesday, November 11 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC.

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Andrew Wendowski

Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a self-taught entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.