‘Not proud’ of behavior: Morgan Wallen addresses recent charges
Morgan Wallen In this handout photo provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, musician Morgan Wallen poses in a booking photo on April 8, 2024 in Nashville Tennessee. Wallen, 30, was booked on 3 counts of felony reckless endangerment and 1 count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for throwing a chair from the rooftop of Chief's Bar Sunday night. The chair landed on Broadway, close to 2 MNPD officers. (Photo by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department via Getty Images) (Metropolitan Nashville Police Department/Getty Images)
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Morgan Wallen has released a statement concerning a recent incident in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was accused of throwing a chair from the roof of a bar.
The Associated Press reported that Wallen threw the chair from atop the six-story Chief’s bar on April 7. The chair landed about 3 feet away from two police officers.
Witnesses told police that Wallen laughed about throwing the chair when he tossed it.
No one was hurt, and Wallen was charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one disorderly conduct misdemeanor, Fox News reported.
Wallen took to X/Twitter, writing “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. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change. - MW”
One of the stops was over the weekend at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.
Fox News caught up with concertgoers who gave their opinion of the incident.
“Honestly, I kind of expected it,” Ole Miss student Katelyn, who did not give her last name, told Fox News.
Molly, who also did not provide a last name, told the media outlet, “He just let that liquor talk, just like the song said,” referring to the hit “Last Night.”
Others say that it is his personality.
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years Here are some photos of country music singer Morgan Wallen through the years. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2013: Morgan Wallen appears on "The Voice" in 2013. (Tyler Golden/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2017: Singer Morgan Wallen performs onstage at the ACM After Party for a Cause: Virgil's Real BBQ on March 31, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2017: Singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen (right) and gust attend the 2017 CMT Music Awards at the Music City Center on June 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For CMT)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2018: Morgan Wallen attends the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2018: Country singer Morgan Wallen performs onstage at Dodger Stadium on July 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2019: Morgan Wallen performs at Irving Plaza on February 21, 2019, in New York City. (Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2020: Morgan Wallen attends the 54th annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMA)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2021: Morgan Wallen performs onstage at the Ryman Auditorium on January 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. (John Shearer/Getty Images for Ryman Auditorium)
Photos: Morgan Wallen through the years 2022: Morgan Wallen and Lesli Wallen attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MRC)