Morgan Wallen, a red-hot country star, is now singing the blues.

Wallen’s recording label, Big Loud, suspended his contract indefinitely.

(viaEntertainment Tonight).

Morgan Wallen, close-up

The singer released a remorseful statement saying he was “embarrassed and sorry” (viaCNN).

“There are no excuses for using this bang out of language, ever.

I want to sincerely apologize for using the word.

Morgan Wallen on stage

I promise to do better.”

The Nashville branch of the NAACP has expressed interest in opening up a dialogue about race.