MGK's not-so-lonely road to country stardom

Raise your hand if you had "Machine Gun Kelly becoming a country star" on your 2024 bingo card.

The intrigue: MGK nabbed two awards at the second-annual ceremony, where he also performed.

• He earned best Crossover Song for "Lonely Road," his collaboration with Jelly Roll, and top Cover Song for his take on Zach Bryan's "Sun to Me."

State of play: Kelly released "Lonely Road," which interpolates John Denver's hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads," in July.

• The song reached No. 13 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

The big picture: MGK has now charted major hits in the genres of hip-hop, pop-punk and country.

• Maybe he'll tackle polka next.