Morgan Wallen Arrested for Chair Throwing in Nashville
Country music sensation Morgan Wallen found himself in hot water again when he was arrested in Nashville early Monday morning. The charges against him are serious, with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. This all stemmed from an incident where Morgan allegedly threw a chair from the rooftop of a bar on Sunday night, narrowly missing two police officers on the street below.
The venue in question is Chief’s, a new establishment owned by fellow country artist Eric Church. It’s a six-story bar, restaurant, and live music venue that opened just days before Morgan’s arrest. The irony of Wallen’s misbehavior occurring at the establishment of another prominent figure in the country music scene is not lost on many.
This isn’t the first time Morgan has made headlines for the wrong reasons. In February 2021, a video surfaced showing him using a racial slur, prompting widespread backlash. Wallen issued a public apology, but the damage was done. His record label, Big Loud, suspended him, and his music was temporarily pulled from radio airwaves and the country music channel, CMT.
However, despite the controversy, Wallen’s career didn’t just survive; it thrived. His album “Dangerous” achieved unprecedented success, becoming the first country music album ever to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It seemed that Wallen’s fan base only grew stronger in the aftermath of the scandal.
In the year following the controversy, Wallen continued to dominate the charts. His single “Last Night” claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Additionally, his album “One Thing at a Time” topped the Billboard 200 year-end chart, further solidifying his position as a chart-topping artist.
Despite his undeniable talent and chart success, Wallen’s behavior outside of his music career continues to draw negative attention. The latest incident involving the rooftop chair-throwing escapade serves as another blemish on his reputation, raising questions about his personal conduct and the impact it may have on his future in the industry. Only time will tell how Wallen navigates these challenges and whether he can maintain his place atop the country music world.
