Chris Young’s lawyer is asking for the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to drop charges brought against the singer Monday in Nashville, Tennessee.
Young was charged with assaulting an officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct at Dawg House Saloon. However, video surveillance footage didn’t seem to show Young striking the officer, according to his lawyer.
“What happened to my client Chris Young at a bar in Nashville on Monday night was wrong and he never should have been arrested and charged in the first place,” Bill Ramsey said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “In light of the video evidence, Tennessee ABC needs to drop the charges and apologize for the physical, emotional and professional harm done toward my client.”
When asked for comment on the situation, a spokesperson for the TABC told Fox News Digital: “This matter is pending in Davidson County General Sessions Court, and we are unable to comment further at this time.”
Chris Young’s legal team has released surveillance footage calling into question his Monday arrest. (Getty Images/Alcoholic Beverage Commission)
Agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission entered the Tin Roof bar around 8:30 p.m. Monday to complete a compliance check, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.
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An agent approached Young, who was holding his ID card above his head. After checking the ID for age requirements, the agent handed the card back to the country music singer, who then began asking the agents questions.
Young was charged with assaulting an officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct Monday. (Courtesy: Alcoholic Beverage Commission)
While asking questions, Young was recording the ABC agents, the document states.
After completing the check, the agents moved on to another bar to continue compliance checks. Young and a group of people followed the agents to Dawg House, the bar next door. While attempting to leave the establishment, an agent said Young put out his arm to block his exit and allegedly struck him. The ABC agent said he pushed the musician back to create distance and other bar patrons became involved.
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Young had to be physically detained with handcuffs while his associates continued to make the situation hostile, according to the ABC affidavit: “Mr. Young’s eyes were blood shot and watery as well as having blurred speech.”
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Young gained fame after winning the singing competition show “Nashville Star.” (Getty Images)
Young gained fame after winning the singing competition “Nashville Star” in 2006. He went on to sign with RCA Records Nashville and released his debut album that same year.
The country music star’s first single, “Drinkin’ Me Lonely,” first peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot Country chart before later reaching the No. 1 spot.
In total, Young has released eight studio albums. He released his most recent album, “Famous Friends,” in 2021 and is set to release his new album, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” on March 22.
