Country music artist Morgan Wallen was taken by the police last night in Nashville on Broadway at Eric Church’s brand new bar, Chief’s, after he allegedly threw a chair from the rooftop balcony area of the bar.
Morgan Wallen is an American Singer and Songwriter widely known for his chart-topping country musical career.
Born on May 13, 1993, Wallen gained initial recognition by competing in the sixth season of The Voice.
After being eliminated in the playoffs, he signed with Panacea Records and released his debut EP, “Stand Alone,” in 2015.
Similarly, in 2016, Wallen signed with Big Loud and released his debut album, “If I Know Me,” in 2018.
The album featured hit singles like Up Down (featuring Florida Georgia Line), Whiskey Glasses, and Chasin’ You.
Moreover, Morgan Wallen continues to make waves in the country music scene, captivating audiences with his distinctive voice.
The Situation On Broadway Was Chaotic During The Incident Involving Morgan Wallen
Country Music Singer Morgan Wallen was having fun at Chief’s, a new bar owned by singer Eric Church located on Broadway in downtown Nashville.
While he was there, he threw a chair from the rooftop balcony of the six-story bar building rooftop.
The chair then landed near two Metro Nashville PD officers. Following the incident, the Nashville Police Department took him on April 8, 2024.
He is in charge of three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Country artist Morgan Wallen, 30, was booked early today on 3 cts of felony reckless endangerment and 1 ct of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for throwing a chair from the rooftop of Chief's Bar Sun night. The chair landed on Broadway, close to 2 MNPD officers. His bond: $15,250. pic.twitter.com/6gRZKI3pWl
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 8, 2024
Moreover, his total bond was set at $15,250 from all the charges. His attorney, Worrick Robinson, released a statement saying that Wallen is cooperating with the authorities.
However, this is not the first time the police department took Wallen from Broadway, Nashville.
In 2020, he was in charge in front of Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk Bar and Grill for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Reading about Morgan Wallen this morning, and I can’t help but recall all the destructive, crazy things I did early on in my career. The combo of intense pressure, expectations and over the top success is a dangerous cocktail. Thank God I had great mentors who helped guide me out…
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) April 8, 2024
Country singer John Rich commented on Wallen’s situation, saying that it took Wallen a long time to build his successful career and that it could all go away quickly.
Rich said he hopes Wallen has people around him who will help him find a new life approach.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album released on January 8, 2021 made history by spending its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- Wallen was born to parents Tommy, a local church pastor and Lesli Wallen, who worked as a teacher.
- Morgan also has a son named Indigo Wilder with ex-fiancee KT Smith, who was born on July 2020.
