In the ever-evolving saga of Morgan Wallen’s headline-making antics, the latest development is set to entertain fans and critics alike. The Metro Nashville Police Department has just released bodycam footage from the infamous ‘chair throw heard round the world,’ adding a new layer of drama and hilarity to the incident.
The incident itself unfolded last year on the rooftop of Eric Church’s popular bar, Chief’s. What began as a night of revelry quickly spiraled into chaos, ending with Wallen’s arrest on three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of disorderly conduct. While Wallen eventually pled guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor reckless endangerment, serving probation and a short stint in a DUI education facility, the newly released footage sheds light on Wallen’s immediate reaction.
In the video, Wallen can be seen and heard vehemently denying any involvement in the chair-throwing incident, despite being caught on security footage. In a desperate attempt to clear his name, Wallen even called his friend and bar owner Eric Church, handing the phone to the officer in a bid to leverage some star power. Unfortunately for Wallen, not even Church’s influence could sway the officer, who remained unmoved by the plea.
As the situation escalated, Wallen found himself in handcuffs and seated in the back of a patrol car. But in a twist worthy of a country music ballad, the radio in the patrol car began to play one of Wallen’s own hits. Never one to miss an opportunity, Wallen asked the officer to turn up the volume and began to sing along, putting on an impromptu concert for his unlikely audience.
This comical turn of events adds yet another chapter to Wallen’s storied career, blending the seriousness of his legal woes with the lightheartedness that has made him a fan favorite. As the footage continues to circulate, fans and critics alike are left to wonder what could possibly come next in the life of one of country music’s most unpredictable stars.
