Nashville, Tennessee – Country singer Morgan Wallen found himself in trouble on Sunday night after being arrested for reckless endangerment for allegedly throwing a chair off the sixth-story roof of a bar in Nashville. Wallen, a record-breaking country musician, was released from jail pending the resolution of the case, according to his attorney.
The arrest warrant stated that witnesses observed Wallen picking up a chair and tossing it off the roof of Chief’s Bar, a new establishment on Broadway street owned by fellow country singer Eric Church. The chair landed dangerously close to two police officers standing on the street below. Wallen was charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, posting bond for his release.
Scheduled to appear in court on May 3, Wallen’s arrest came amidst his successful One Night at a Time tour, which had been highly anticipated following his record-breaking album release in March. The 30-year-old star had faced controversy in 2021 after using a racial slur, prompting a temporary suspension from his record label and a hiatus to address personal issues through rehab.
Despite setbacks, Wallen made a comeback and continued to receive accolades and awards, including the Academy of Country Music award for male artist of the year. His tour, which experienced delays due to vocal fold trauma, was set to travel across major North American cities before concluding in Las Vegas in August.
The arrest has once again brought attention to Wallen’s turbulent past, but his fans remain loyal as he strives to move forward with his music career. As the legal process unfolds, Wallen’s future in the music industry hangs in the balance, with supporters and critics alike watching closely.