Wallen’s Absence Expected at Court Hearing Due to Arrest

Fresh from his headline performance at Stagecoach music festival, Morgan Wallen was slated to appear in a Nashville court on Friday (May 3) concerning his arrest for allegedly tossing a chair off the roof of a Broadway Street bar.

However, his lawyer, Worrick Robinson, will represent him, according to confirmation from Billboard. Robinson stated, “The court has officially waived Morgan Wallen’s presence on Friday, May 3, as it is unnecessary for the progression of the case. The District Attorney’s office has been informed of the Appearance Waiver.”

The acclaimed country artist was arrested last month for reportedly hurling a chair from the six-story roof of Eric Church’s Chief’s bar. Allegedly, two officers from the Metro Nashville Police Department were positioned below on the street when the chair nearly struck them, landing just three feet away. Following this, they conversed with bar personnel, witnesses, and reviewed security footage to verify Wallen’s actions.

The 30-year-old “Last Night” singer was briefly detained and charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct.

Subsequently, on April 19, Wallen addressed the incident on his X account, stating, “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.”