Chris Young is addressing his fans for the first time since his arrest and subsequent dropped charges. He shared 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" expressed gratitude on social media for the support of friends and fans who believed in him during his time in jail on the night of Jan. 22.
Related: Chris Young has been acquitted of all charges following his arrest at a bar in Nashville.
In the video, Young expresses how much it meant to him to have friends and fans show their support by saying they believe in him and don't think he did anything wrong.
"It's a relief to see the charges being dropped. I wouldn't want anyone to experience what I went through. The positive aspect was seeing the overwhelming love and support from others."
The event occurred at the Dawg House located in the downtown area of Nashville.
The security camera footage captures Young appearing calm before he tries to get 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 down.
"I'm still trying to come to terms with the false accusations and events that occurred in the past week," Young shares at the beginning of the video. Towards the end, he mentions that the encouragement from fans motivated him to release a new song from his upcoming album ahead of schedule.
The new album "Double Down" will be released this Friday, February 2nd, at midnight.
"Turn up the volume, have a good time. I am grateful for you, I care about you, and I appreciate your presence," Young expresses.
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