Morgan Wallen has broken his silence after being arrested for allegedly throwing a chair off the rooftop of Eric Church’s Nashville Bar, Chief’s.
Breaks Silence Following Nashville Arrest
The country superstar took to social media on Friday evening (April 19) to share a statement with fans, admitting that he is not proud of his behavior and that he accepts full responsibility for the incident that occurred.
“I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s,” Wallen wrote, before admitting, “I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe.”
Issues Update On One Night At A Time World Tour
He concluded the statement with an update on the status of his upcoming tour dates on his headlining One Night At A Time World Tour. “Regarding my tour, there will be no change,” he said in conclusion.
The 30-year-old East Tennessee native will return to the stage on Saturday, April 20, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.
Attorney Shares Statement on Wallen’s Behalf
Wallen’s statement comes days after the incident and follows a statement that his attorney, Worrick Robinson of Worrick Robinson Law, made on the singer’s behalf with Music Mayhem.
“At 10:53p Sunday evening, Morgan Wallen was arrested in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He is cooperating fully with authorities,” Robinson said in the statement.
Why Was Morgan Wallen Arrested At Eric Church’s Bar?
Morgan Wallen was arrested on three felony charges and one misdemeanor. The singer/songwriter was booked into the Downtown Detention Center on Sunday evening, April 7, at 10:53 PM CT, after allegedly throwing a chair off the rooftop of Eric Church’s bar, Chief’s.
According to an arrest report, obtained by News Channel 5, Metro Nashville police officers were standing outside of Eric Church’s six-story establishment, located 200 South Broadway, in Downtown Nashville and a chair came “falling down from above them, hitting the ground just feet from where they were standing.” The report also stated that employees at Chief’s told the officers that the individual responsible for throwing the chair off the rooftop of the bar was country hitmaker, Morgan Wallen.
After staff members informed the officers of this, Metro Nashville police were able to obtain surveillance footage of the incident, which then reportedly showed Wallen “lunging and throwing an object over the roof.”
Wallen faces several charges, including three counts of reckless endangerment as well as disorderly conduct.
According to the Davidson County Courts website, Morgan Wallen’s bond was set at $15,250. He was since released from prison. He is now set to appear in court on May 3, just 10 days before his 31st birthday and the same date that Wallen is set to headline Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, to settle the charges before a judge.
One Night At A Time World Tour
Morgan Wallen recently returned to the road for his headlining One Night At A Time World Tour, which will visit stadiums through August 2024. He kicked off the 2024 leg of the massive trek on Thursday (April 4) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he delivered a 25-song set for over 2 hours.
The tour comes in support of Wallen’s latest album, One Thing At A Time. The project arrived on March 3 and made its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, where it remained for 19 consecutive weeks; the most at the top for a Country album in over 30 years.
One Thing At A Time features 36 tracks, including duets with Eric Church, HARDY and ERNEST. Wallen’s sister Ashlyne also makes an appearance on the project, singing harmonies on the song titled “Outlook.” He also pays tribute to his son, Indigo (Indie) Wilder Wallen, on the project with the tune “Dying Man,” which he often dedicates to Indie during his live concerts.
“This record represents the last few years of my life, the highs and the lows,” Wallen previously shared in a statement. “It also brings together the musical influences that have shaped me as an artist – country, alternative and hip-hop.”
The country crooner is set to return to the stage on April 20 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. He will also deliver a headlining set at Stagecoach on April 28 before coming back to Nashville for a three-night stint at Nissan Stadium, beginning on May 2 and running through May 4.
Visit MorganWallen.com for additional information on his new music and details on his upcoming tour dates.
