Morgan Wallen's arrest is the latest in a string of scandals. Here's a timeline of the country singer's biggest controversies.

Callie AhlgrimApr 9, 2024, 01:54 IST

Morgan Wallen is a 30-year-old country star.Getty/John Shearer

Morgan Wallen topped charts and broke records with his 2023 album "One Thing at a Time."
His success has come despite a string of controversies, including using a racial slur on video.

On the surface, Morgan Wallen is a country star at the top of his game.

The singer's third studio album, 2023's "One Thing at a Time," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained there for 19 weeks, breaking the record for most weeks among country albums. He finished the year as Billboard's top-performing Hot 100 artist.

However, Wallen's commercial success comes in spite of a string of controversies, including multiple arrests. Keep scrolling for a timeline of his biggest scandals.

Barnaby Lane contributed to a previous version of this article.

May 23, 2020: Wallen is kicked out of Kid Rock's bar and arrested.

Morgan Wallen rose to fame on season six of "The Voice."Getty/Matt Winkelmeyer

October 2020: Wallen is caught partying without a mask during lockdown.

Wallen broke Alabama's COVID-19 protocols.Inside Edition/TMZ

October 7, 2020: Wallen's "SNL" appearance is canceled.

Wallen was replaced by Jack White after his "SNL" performance was canceled.Getty/Brett Carlsen

October 7, 2020: Wallen drops out of headlining a festival in Georgia.

Wallen was booked to headline the 2020 Rome River Jam.Getty/John Shearer

December 5, 2020: Wallen jokes about breaking COVID-19 precautions during an "SNL" sketch.

Wallen appeared in a "SNL" skit with Jason Bateman.YouTube/Saturday Night Live

February 2, 2021: Wallen is caught on video using the N-word.

Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" charted at No. 1 in 2021.Getty/John Shearer

February 3, 2020: Wallen's music is pulled from radio stations across the United States.

Wallen was rebuked for his use of the N-word.Getty/Jason Kempin

February 3, 2020: Wallen is suspended by his record label.

Morgan Wallen was filmed using a racial slur outside his home in Nashville.Jason Kempin/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM

February 10, 2020: Wallen issues an apology video.

Wallen asked his fans not to defend him.Instagram/morganwallen

October 28, 2021: Wallen is barred from attending the American Music Awards.

Wallen was nominated for two awards at the 2021 AMAs.Getty/Mike Coppola

May 15, 2022: Wallen performs at the Billboard Music Awards.

Morgan Wallen onstage at the 2022 BBMAs.Getty/Matt Winkelmeyer

June 29, 2022: Wallen opens up about the "dark" time in his life.

Billboard once touted Wallen as "Nashville's big bet for global stardom."Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

March 13, 2023: Wallen scores his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Last Night."

"Last Night" was released as a single from "One Thing at a Time."Morgan Wallen/YouTube

April 23, 2023: Wallen cancels his concert in Mississippi minutes before he was meant to take the stage.

Morgan Wallen performs at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival.Toni Anne Barson/FilmMagic

April 25, 2023: Wallen faces legal action for his concert's last-minute cancellation.

Wallen is facing legal action for canceling his concert in Mississippi.Getty/Toni Anne Barson/FilmMagic

April 8, 2024: Wallen is arrested in Nashville and charged with three felony counts.

Morgan Wallen performing at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images

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