Country star Morgan Wallen arrested in Nashville at Eric Church's Chief's for throwing chair: Police
Eleven-time winner of the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, Morgan Wallen, a prominent country music performer, found himself in legal trouble once again. Late Sunday night, Wallen was arrested at Chief's, a newly opened six-story honky-tonk in Nashville, co-owned by his business partner and longtime confidant, Eric Church. The arrest came following an incident where Wallen was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct.
According to a police report, witnesses saw Wallen throwing a chair from the rooftop of the establishment down to the street below. Metro Nashville police officers, who were present in front of the bar, witnessed the chair hitting the ground just feet away from them. Security footage further confirmed Wallen's involvement, showing him lunging and throwing an object over the roof, followed by laughter.
In a statement issued to the Tennessean by Wallen's representatives, his lawyer, Worrick Robinson, confirmed the arrest and stated that Wallen is cooperating fully with authorities. Wallen was released on $15,250 bond around 3:30 a.m. Monday and is scheduled to appear in court on May 3, coinciding with one of his planned concert dates at Nashville's Nissan Stadium from May 2 to May 4.
The incident has raised questions about the fate of Wallen's upcoming appearances, including a makeup date for his canceled 2023 show at Oxford, Mississippi's Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on April 20, and his headlining appearance at the Stagecoach Festival on April 28.
This is not the first time Wallen has faced legal issues on Lower Broadway. In May 2020, he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct outside Kid Rock's honky-tonk in downtown Nashville.
Despite the controversies, Wallen continues to make headlines in the music industry. He recently announced plans to open a Nashville bar named 'This Bar' in 2024, paying homage to his Tennessee roots. The establishment, inspired by his 2019 song of the same name, will serve as a live music venue and restaurant.
Wallen's absence was notable at CMT's 2024 Music Awards in Austin, Texas, following the network's decision to ban his music from all platforms for three years after a 2021 controversy involving him using a racial slur.
Amidst the legal issues, Wallen remains a significant figure in the music industry. His business interests, including collaborations with Eric Church and ventures like the relaunch of the Field & Stream outdoor lifestyle brand, showcase his continued influence and involvement in various projects.
As the story unfolds, it raises questions about accountability and the impact of celebrity behavior on their careers and public perception.
This is a breaking story, and further developments are expected to unfold in the coming days.
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