Morgan Wallen Collaborates with Make-A-Wish After Nashville Bar Arrest

Country singer Morgan Wallen recently collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wish of 12-year-old Jayla Hibbler, who is battling cancer. Jayla, who recently completed her chemo and radiation treatments, was surprised to learn that her wish to meet her favorite artist had been granted. Wallen spent time with Jayla during his 'One Night At A Time' tour stop in Oxford, Mississippi, and she was given custom boots and an outfit.

This good deed comes just over two weeks after Wallen's arrest in Nashville, where he was charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for allegedly throwing a chair off the roof of a bar. Witnesses reported that Wallen laughed after the incident and had been drinking. Wallen acknowledged his behavior, stating that he has "the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe."

Despite the recent incident, Wallen's concert in Oxford went on as scheduled, and he continued to make light of his recent circumstances during the show. A fan brought a t-shirt to the show featuring a slogan poking fun at the arrest, and Wallen signed it, saying "Do as I say, not as I do." Wallen also joked on stage that he's "still a little rowdy."

Wallen is due in court on May 3rd, the same night he wraps a two-night stand at Nashville's Nissan Stadium during his 2024 One Night at a Time Tour. The 30-year-old singer was released on a $15,250 bond after his arrest and has been cooperating with officers. Some have speculated that his ex-fiancé's recent marriage announcement may have been a factor in the incident, but she denied any connection.

Why this matters: Morgan Wallen's arrest and subsequent collaboration with Make-A-Wish highlight the complex nature of celebrity behavior and public perception. Despite his legal troubles, Wallen's career continues to thrive, with experts believing his loyal fanbase will remain supportive.

This is not Wallen's first brush with the law. He was previously arrested in 2020 for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. In 2021, Wallen also faced a suspension from his label after a video surfaced of him using a racial slur. However, the country star has had continued success, with 11 chart-toppers on country radio. His recent duet with Eric Church, "Man Made A Bar," hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. Wallen is also set to open his own six-story multi-entertainment complex in downtown Nashville's iconic Lower Broadway district later this year.

Key Takeaways

• Morgan Wallen granted 12-year-old Jayla's Make-A-Wish to meet him.
• Wallen was recently arrested in Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
• Wallen joked about his arrest during his concert, signing a fan's t-shirt.
• Wallen's career continues to thrive despite his legal troubles and past controversies.
• Wallen is set to open a multi-entertainment complex in downtown Nashville later this year.