'Not proud of my behavior': Morgan Wallen regrets chair-throwing incident
What's the story
Country singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen has issued a public apology following his arrest for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a Nashville bar. The incident occurred on April 8 at Chief's, an establishment owned by fellow musician Eric Church. The thrown chair reportedly landed perilously close to two Metro Nashville police officers, leading to Wallen's arrest. "I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility," Wallen stated on X/Twitter on Saturday.
Apology
'I accept responsibility'
In his apology, the musician stated, "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. I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility." Further, he added in a thread on X, "I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe."
Twitter Post
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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. I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility.
— morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) April 20, 2024
Legal proceedings
Wallen faced charges, posted bond after arrest
Wallen is facing multiple charges, including three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct. He was released from police custody around 3:30am (local time) after posting a $15,250 bond. His legal representative, Worrick Robinson, confirmed the arrest and said that Wallen is fully cooperating with authorities. The incident occurred shortly after the 30-year-old artist began his 2024 One Night at a Time tour.
Light-hearted response
Bar responded to the incident with humor
In response to the incident, Chief's—the bar from which Wallen threw the chair—posted a humorous message on their official Instagram account. The new sign outside their venue read: "Our pigs fly, our chairs don't." Wallen is expected in court on May 3 for settlement discussions related to the incident. Despite the serious nature of his actions, this light-hearted response indicates an attempt to diffuse tension surrounding the event.
Tour unaffected
Wallen's tour continues despite legal troubles
Despite his recent arrest, Wallen assured fans that his tour schedule remains unchanged. His next concert is scheduled for Saturday (local time) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. In his post, the musician stated, "Regarding my tour, there will be no change." For those unaware, Wallen's popularity dominates small markets and specific segments in the US. He has won an Academy of Country Music Award and 14 Billboard Music Awards.