Chris Young recently addressed his fans for the first time since his arrest and subsequent dropped charges. He mentioned that he is still coming to terms with the events of the past week, which involved him being arrested on assault charges.
The singer of "Young Love & Saturday Nights" expressed gratitude on social media to friends and fans who supported him after he was in jail on the night of Jan. 22.
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In the video, Young expresses how much it meant to him to have friends and fans support him and believe in his innocence.
"It's a relief to see the charges being dropped. I wouldn't want anyone to have to experience something like this. The positive aspect was the overwhelming love and support that was shown."
The event occurred at a bar called the Dawg House located in the city center of Nashville.
In the security camera footage, Young appears calm before he tries to get the attention of a Tennessee Alcohol Beverage Commission agent by reaching out his arm. The agent then pushes Young, causing him to stagger back into the bar and fall down.
Young explains in the video that he is still dealing with the impact of false accusations and recent events. He mentions that the support from his fans motivated him to release a new song from his upcoming album ahead of schedule.
The new album "Double Down" will be released on Friday, February 2nd, at midnight.
"Turn up the volume and have a great time. I am grateful for you, I care about you, and I want to say thank you," Young expresses.
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