Who is Morgan Wallen?
MORGAN Wallen rose to fame when he competed on The Voice in 2014.
Since then, he has firmly established himself as a versatile country musician.
Who is Morgan Wallen?
Morgan Wallen was born in Sneedville, Tennessee, on May 13, 1993.
The 30-year-old country singer and songwriter gained media attention as one of the competitors in the sixth season of The Voice, which aired in 2014.
He initially competed as a member of Usher's team before later competing as a member of Adam Levine's team.
After his elimination in the playoffs, he signed with Panacea Records.
The country superstar has since released three studio albums, including If I Know Me (2018), Dangerous: The Double Album (2021), and One Thing at a Time (2023).
As a result of his stellar performances, he has won many awards such as one Country Music Association (CMA) Award, 15 Billboard Music Awards, and multiple Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.
In a May 9, 2023, Instagram , Wallen announced he was pausing his One Night at a Time World Tour after he was diagnosed with "vocal fold trauma."
He resumed the tour on June 22, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois, and later began the 2024 leg on April 4, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In February 2024, reported that Wallen signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music
What is Morgan Wallen's net worth?
Wallen has an estimated net worth of approximately $12 million, according to .
His wealth is said to come from his music career.
The megastar also earns income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.
Is Morgan Wallen single?
At this time, it appears Wallen is single.
The musician previously dated model Paige Lorenze.
They had reportedly been together for almost a year.
Wallen is also a father who shares one son, Indigo, with his ex-fiancée, Katie Smith.
On the morning of Monday, April 8, Wallen's attorney, Worrick Robinson of Worrick Robinson Law, confirmed the arrest with the outlet.
"At 10:53p Sunday evening Morgan Wallen was arrested in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He is cooperating fully with authorities," Robinson's statement said.
Per the affidavit, two Metro Nashville Police Department officers said the chair landed three feet away from them.
Authorities talked with bar staff and witnesses and reviewed security footage, all of which confirmed Wallen's alleged actions, per the affidavit.
reported that according to officials, Wallen was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment for the two police officers who were in the surrounding area and for the danger to the public.
He was also charged with disorderly conduct, per the outlet.
The publication also reported that according to records, the Last Night singer was booked into Metro Jail in the early morning of April 8 and released hours later.
According to Billboard, he posted a $15,250 bond "to secure his release around 3:30 a.m." after he was "arrested and booked just after midnight."
Wallen's next court date in the incident is set for May 3, 2024, per the publication.
He is also due to play at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on May 2, May 3, and May 4 as part of his One Night at a Time Tour.
Fans were concerned that the upcoming tour dates would be canceled due to the incident, however, on April 19, Wallen took to X, formerly Twitter, to say that "there will be no change."
The country star also addressed the incident, saying that he was "not proud of my behavior."
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In a , he added, "I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change."