Morgan Wallen Taken into Custody for Allegedly Hurling Chair from 6th Floor at Eric Church’s Nashville Bar

During the CMT Awards, Morgan Wallen got into trouble in Nashville. Video of him in a police car outside Eric Church's bar went viral. "Morgan Wallen throws chair, Eric Church's Chief, jail arrest – fans share videos, info screenshot." Morgan Wallen was arrested in Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He was charged with three felony counts and arrested at 10:53pm on Sunday. "He is fully cooperating with authorities. Metro Nashville police officers witnessed a chair falling near them."

Church's bar staff alleged that Wallen threw a chair from a six-story height. Police saw a video of Wallen lunging and throwing an object over the roof, according to the arrest report. It mentioned that Wallen laughed at the incident. Bond: $15,250. Wallen to appear in court on May 3. Wallen had ups and downs in his career, including a run-in with the law in May 2020 when he was arrested outside Kid Rock's Nashville bar for misconduct. Despite being cleared of charges, Wallen remained in the news when a video of him using the N-word surfaced in February 2021.

The musician faced backlash and consequences in the country music community and needs to address their last incident. "I needed time to gather my thoughts, seek proper guidance, and approach you with a well-formed idea," Wallen later explained in an apology video, mentioning his conversation with the Nashville NAACP chapter. "They had the right to criticize me harshly and show no mercy." Despite the scandal, Wallen's career is thriving as they not only extended grace, but also opportunities for learning and growth. He began his One Night at a Time Tour this month and was nominated for Male Video of the Year for his song "Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)" at an awards show in Austin, Texas. However, Jelly Roll won with "Need A Favor."