Ashley Gorley, who has co-written such Wallen hits as "Sand in my Boots," "Last Night" and "You Proof," told Billboard Wednesday (Aug. 20) night at the ACM Honor that he was more than fine with Wallen's decision to not enter the album, any of the 37 songs on the voluminous set, or Wallen himself for consideration for the 68th Grammy Awards.

It’s unclear why Wallen isn’t submitting his work to the Grammys and his reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but other artists have boycotted the Grammy