Chris Young has spoken to his fans for the first time since his arrest and subsequent dropped charges. He mentioned that he is still trying to come to terms with the events of the past week, which involved him being arrested on assault charges.
The singer of "Young Love & Saturday Nights" went on social media to express gratitude to friends and fans who supported him after he was in jail on the night of January 22nd.
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In the video, Young expressed how much it meant to him to have the support of friends and fans who reached out to say they believed in him and didn't think he was guilty of any wrongdoing.
"It's a relief to see the charges being dropped. I wouldn't wish anyone to experience what happened. However, the positive aspect was witnessing the overwhelming love and support."
The event occurred at the Dawg House located in the heart of Nashville's downtown area.
The security camera footage captures Young appearing calm before he tries to grab the attention of a Tennessee Alcohol Beverage Commission agent by reaching out his arm. The agent responds by pushing Young, causing him to stumble backwards into the bar and fall.
Young mentions in the beginning of the video that he is still dealing with the impact of false accusations and recent events. Towards the end, he shares that the encouragement from his fans motivated him to release a new song from his upcoming album ahead of schedule.
The release of "Double Down" is scheduled for this Friday at midnight.
"Turn up the volume, savor the moment. I value you, I care for you, and I am grateful," Young expresses.
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