Pittsburgh's Mayor Says Morgan Wallen Did Not Consult with City Before Canceling Show
Consequence of Sound • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor stated that Morgan Wallen and his team had no contact with city officials or public safety regarding the cancellation of Wallen’s concert due to severe weather threats.
- Officials at Acrisure Stadium, the concert venue, were reportedly not informed in advance about the show's cancellation.
- Wallen claimed in his initial cancellation announcement and subsequent video that he canceled the show after consulting with local officials and trusted information from his team about severe weather risks.
- The cancellation faced criticism as the worst weather passed the area hours before the scheduled start time, leading Wallen to clarify his decision was based on safety concerns for fans and crew given the large stage setup.
- Wallen emphasized that he acted on the information available at the time and denied misinformation circulating about his decision-making process.