'Raised on Country' singer Chris Young arrested over brawl in Nashville bar
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Singer Chris Young has been arrested from a bar and is slapped with disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer, and resisting arrest charges.
The incident took place on Monday, January 22, at the TinRoof bar, located on Demonbreun Street in Midtown Nashville.
Multiple charges against country singer
He allegedly confronted alcohol enforcement agents and assaulted an officer, per police.
According to the affidavit, “Around 8:30 pm, the agents from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission were completing a compliance check at Tin Roof when they encountered the singer sitting at the bar.”
After checking the identification, he believed to have followed the agents and asked questions before making a video on his camera.
Young and his group proceeded to the next bar, Dawg House, where they began the ID verification process and encountered a confrontation.
“While walking out the door Mr Young put his hands out to stop me from leaving the bar and struck me on the shoulder,” the affidavit said.
“I then pushed Mr Young to create distance since I had no idea of who Mr Young was or what he had.”
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Young didn't comply with officers
He refused to comply with officers' instructions and was handcuffed, however, he was released after the legal proceedings, reports DailyMail.
The atmosphere in the bar turned hostile, and it took two officers to physically detain Young, as per the report. Young's eyes were bloodshot and watery and spoke with a slurred speech.
The 38-year-old is the winner of the television program Nashville Star in 2006, season 4.
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Young rose to prominence with hit songs, such as 'Drinkin' Me Lonely' and 'You're Gonna Love Me.'
One of the most popular songs Chris Young’s stands to be 'Hangin’ On,' which is a classic country-pop track.
The lyrics explore themes of resilience and determination in challenging times.
He was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and was honored after being granted the membership of the Grand Ole Opry in 2017.
Young is working on his 18-track album Young Love & Saturday Nights, which will be his biggest release to date.
