Country singer Morgan Wallen could be facing prison time after his recent drunken escapades, including an incident where he threw a chair from a Nashville bar. His friend, country singer Ernest, made light of the situation with a video suggesting they listen to George Strait’s “The Chair.” Wallen was arrested and charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct after allegedly throwing the chair three feet from police officers.
The incident stemmed from Wallen’s ex-fiancée, Katie ‘KT’ Smith, eloping with another man just days after they got engaged. Wallen and Smith share a child together, and friends say the news of her marriage deeply affected Wallen. While Wallen and Smith had a tumultuous relationship that ended in 2019, they had recently welcomed their son Indigo in 2020. Smith announced her marriage on social media and defended the speed of their relationship, denying it was a shotgun wedding.
Wallen, who was previously arrested for disorderly conduct at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk bar in Nashville, now faces serious consequences for his actions at the bar. Owned by Eric Church, the bar where Wallen threw the chair was celebrating its grand opening over the weekend. Wallen’s attorney stated that he is cooperating fully with authorities and is set to appear in court in May. The incident could result in up to 15 years in prison for Wallen if convicted of felony charges.
In a video posted by Ernest, he jokingly turned down an invitation from Wallen to party on Broadway, referencing the street where the incident occurred. Wallen had planned to open his own Nashville bar in 2024, paying tribute to his Tennessee roots. The bar, called ‘This Bar,’ was set to be a live music venue and restaurant, but it’s unclear how the recent incident may affect those plans. Despite the seriousness of the situation, Ernest and others found humor in the circumstances surrounding Wallen’s arrest.
The situation has drawn attention to Wallen’s personal life, including his past relationship with Smith and the challenges they faced. Wallen’s history of run-ins with the law, including previous arrests for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, has raised questions about his behavior and decision-making. It remains to be seen how this latest incident will impact Wallen’s career and personal life moving forward. As he faces potential legal consequences, Wallen will have to navigate the fallout from his actions and address the impact on his reputation in the industry.
