In one situation, singer Chris Cagle and his wife were both arrested, after allegedly getting into a drunken fight in their own home, according to Q 98.5 online. Your email address will not be published. August 31, 2013 @ Earl Simmons, also known professionally as DMX, is without a doubt one of the most influential rappers of the 1990s. The album was a commercial failure, selling 144,000 copies. Former South Korean K-pop star known as Seungri was sentenced to three years in prison and fined nearly $1 million on Thursday after a court convicted him of crimes including procuring prostitutes . 18 Country Stars Who Disappeared From The Limelight 2. And then came the pot busts: In the dead of night in November of 1976, a drunken and armed Jerry Lee Lewis showed up to the gates of Graceland demanding to see his fellow Sun Studios alum Elvis right then and there. Johnny Cash had two run-ins with the law. 2001, Toxicity. Despite the divorces, she remained friendly with both men. Her debut album, Ten Thousand Angels, was released in 1996 and sold two million copies. You would think Waylon Jennings would have carried out his "outlaw" image to a little prison time and he did get close once. In 2006 Hank Williams Jr. was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee after a 19-year-old waitress accused him of putting her in a chokehold after she refused to kiss him. 2. Hank Jr. has been photographed a time or two post-mountain fall without the glasses, but generally he keeps em on. His singing career was inspired by Johnny Cash Merle Ronald Haggard was an inmate of San. Rising country singer Kane Brown made a name for himself in the industry after only a few singles, quickly touring with other big-name artists like Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean. Couldnt find anything for Merle? After finishing one of his prison sentences in 1967, Coe headed to Nashville and eventually caught the attention of Music Row. Luckily the bullet just skimmed the scalp of his victims head. The singer-songwriter even served time at San Quentin Prison for attempting to rob a Bakersfield roadhouse and trying to escape the local jail. July 22, 2013 @ 5:04 pm. Hank Williams Jr. The trouble started for Willie Nelson way back in 1960 when he was arrested for speeding in Pasadena, TX (near Houston). lol Not knocking David Allen Coe but when the truth runs out he keeps talking. Notable country music songwriter Billy Joe Shaver sits on the witness stand stemming from an altercation behind Papa Joes bar near Waco, TX in 2007 when Shaver shot a man non lethally in the face with a .22 pistol. As everyone knows, these celebrity-related stories tend to be exaggerated for the sake of headlines and I cant help thinking that something has been left out. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible and the charges were dropped. Glad to see The Boomswagglers included on this one. The next artist did the worst time for the least infraction. 11:23 am. Drew. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. No beard, beard and long hair, older with long hair. Wiki User. He drove up to his boat and was yelling profanities at him and threatening his life! Although she had not charted a single since 2002, McCready received significant media coverage regarding her troubled personal life and suicide attempts and her eventual death by suicide. 9:16 pm. Johnny Cash got close to spending time with a few overnight stays at county jails for mischief. Country Radio Quickly Removing Morgan Wallen From Playlists After Racial Slur. I havent heard any new news on the Billy Currington incident. In 1965, Cash was picked up near El Paso, Texas trying to cross the border from Mexico with 1,163 Equanil and Dexedrine tablets hidden in his guitar case. Haggard was sentenced to three years in San Quentin after he broke into an open restaurant. Other members of Kid Rocks posse were also arrested. After he was caught drunk in prison, Haggard was sent to isolation for a week, where he had . July 22, 2013 @ Nelson received six months of probation under charges of possession in Louisiana after cops found one-and-a-half pounds of marijuana and 3 oz. [49][50] She was 37 years old. 11:50 am. Tweet. Coe definitely seems more about hype than substance. [22] She was released later that day and returned home. Getty Images The singer-songwriter was busted for drug possession in 1994. 1 country hit for Johnny Darrell in 1967. Dierks Bentley has toured all over the world with his brand of country music and usually, he flies his own plane or is on a tour bus, but the one time he wasn't, he got pulled over in Arkansas. [21], On May 25, 2010, McCready was hospitalized in Cape Coral, Florida, for a possible drug overdose; she may have had a reaction to Darvocet her mother had given her. DMX. Translation: no copyright. Country and Western singer Johnny Paycheck was found guilty Friday of shooting a man in a bar after an argument, and he was sentenced to up to 9 1/2 years in prison. On May 11, 1965, he was arrested in Starkville, Mississippi, for trespassing late at night onto private property to pick flowers. The Crime: In December 1985, Paycheck was convicted and sentenced to 7 years in jail for shooting a man at the North High Lounge in Hillsboro, Ohio, after he fired a .22 pistol which grazed the man's head with a bullet. When they arrived, reports stated he helped load her onto the stretcher and followed them to the hospital. I believe the mugshot may be the only time hes been photographed without his sunglasses, which you can see clipped to his collar. I always enjoyed the story about Shaver waiting for Waylon backstage at one of his shows and saying, if you dont listen to my songs, Im going to whip your ass!. It used to be a rite of passage with many male country singers to spend as least a little time at the Graybar Hotel. Country music artists today are a generally well behaved lot. Merle Ronald Haggard was an inmate of San Quentin State Prison in California when he was 20 years old and saw Johnny Cash perform. Early life [ edit] I especially love the gallery of Willie Nelson mugshots; its almost like his evolution. He was pardoned by the Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis who was also a country singer and had a few hits of his own. In November of 2003, Glen Campbell was arrested at his home near Phoenix, AZ after hitting and running while drunk in his BMW. Nice one, But when did Kid Rock become a country artist? [25], In April 2012, McCready gave birth to her second child, a son named Zayne. One could say that the majority of country music stars are clean-cut folks who stay out of trouble. arrested, Billy Joe Shaver, Chris Cagle, David Allan Coe, George Jones, Glen Campbell, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Jail, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnnu Paycheck, Johnny Cash, Kid Rock, Mug Shot, Mugshot, Prison, Randy Travis, Rodney Atkins, The Boomswagglers, Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Keith L. I Hope You. He never really had been to jail. While the agents were getting a proper warrant, the stash was disposed of and Waylon avoided jail time. She was charged with hit and run in. She called the police with false accusations while he was in the bathroom possible being bitter on her part. In 1971, Chief Winfred Patterson, who was the man that arrested Hank, spoke about the arrest, saying to the Alabama Journal that Hank was "more or less having DT's (delirium tremens). But I never intentionally rip anyone off. Country music icon Merle Haggard was no stranger to run-ins with the law during his younger years. Without question, one of the most famous country prison songs is Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues.". [41] The following week, she was taken into custody at the Nashville International Airport for violating probation. Country Stuff: The Album (2022) Walker Hayes 1. She also announced that she had been working on a documentary, a new album, and a reality show. Coe was also arrested in 2008 after an altercation in a casino when a misunderstanding about a jackpot resulted in security officers and police wrestling Coe to the ground. "Sweet Old World" by Lucinda Williams. His most recent run-in with the law was in 2010 a few days after Thanksgiving. Although she initially denied the charge, she pleaded guilty and was fined US$4,000 (equivalent to $5,700 in 2021), sentenced to three years of probation, and ordered to perform 200 hours of community service. 2002, Chicago Soundtrack. Authenticity and dysfunction are regularly celebrated in country music, and what better way to celebrate that than to look back in time a some of the most notable mugshots and arrests of country musics most notable stars. Keith L. He was released on a $2,500 bond and instead of going to jail was forced to pay a small fine. What exactly happened with Billy Joe Shaver? Finally, in 1989, after unsuccessfully appealing his case, Paycheck began serving his prison sentence. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. She was also charged with not reporting to her probation officer during July. When Johnny Cash recorded his live album at San Quentin, Merle Haggard was present, unfortunately as a convict in the audience. What country singer went to prison? It wouldnt surprise me if part of that was for manslaughter. The song is full of contemplations about life, death, and all that we leave behind. Hank Williams Jr. denied all allegations and released a statement that said the woman was seeking an outlandish amount of money and only went to police after the country singer refused to pay her off. Tom T. Hall wrote the song A Week in a Country Jail about his real-life experience of being pulled over for speeding in Paintsville, Kentucky. 4.[6]. Willie Nelson is open about his marijuana use and in 2006 he got caught red handed for it. "Folsom Prison Blues" gave Johnny Cash his first top-10 country hit in 1956, and his live concert performance at Folsomdramatized memorably in the film Walk The Linegave his flagging . My Own Prison - Creed. Coe is a contradiction in and of himself. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Steve Earle. I suppose that was a long time ago, but you did have a picture of Hank Sr., so I thought one of the Hags mugshots might be online by now. In addition to the jail time, she was ordered to serve two more years of probation and perform 200 additional hours of community service. Paycheck claimed he fired in self-defense and attempted to overturn his conviction. M H spent more time in county jails and prisons than most of these people combined. I had not heard of the Chris Cagle incident last but that doesnt surprise me. you can guess their arrests on a mugshot guessing game here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mugshot-game-mugmatch/id634720051?mt=8. Your email address will not be published. 98% of these arrests = one word- ALCOHOL which was also the biggest contributor to the king of arrests and time served, Merle Haggard. What country singers went to prison? Born David Allan Coe, September 6, 1939, in Akron, Ohio; married twice; has a daughter from his second marriage. I dont think it is fair to characterize that I lifted anything, and if you wanted proper credit I would have been more than happy to give it if that information had been conveyed in a manner that takes into consideration the complexities of aggregating information and pictures on the internet, and attributing the original source wherever possible, which if you poke around Saving Country Music, you will see we make a habit of. Anthony L The DEA warrant listed Waylon as the owner of the recording studio but Waylon only owned his office next door so the warrant was invalid. Log in. McCready's fifth and final studio album, I'm Still Here, was released in March 2010 on Iconic Records. of hallucinogenic mushrooms on his tour bus. Uncle Kracker, whose real name is Matthew Shafer, was arrested for a second-degree sex offense charge, which he adamantly denied, but eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Soon after Billy Currington released his hit single People Are Crazy he went a little crazy himself. He spent like four hours one time in a jail. When the underground country band from Austin, TX went to release their first album, they chose their mutual mugshots from the same Williamson County roundup to make up the CD art. Merle Haggard and Dean Roe spent a couple of weeks in jailMerle's first real stint behind bars. More info on the Billy Joe Shaver incident here: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/billy-joe-shaver-found-not-guilty The "Take This Job and Shove It" singer spent 22 months in prison. While behind bars, Merle earned his high school equivalency diploma and decided that it was time to turn his life around for good thanks to his encounters with other inmates. November 5, 2016 @ Are his eyes uneven due to his fall off of that mountain in 1975? The Crime: US punk rocker Allin was a weird and heavy dude. [23], A pornographic videotape of McCready and an ex-boyfriend referred to as "Peter"[24] went on sale by Vivid Entertainment in 2010. What artists have been in jail? The entire altercation was caught on tape. Billy Joe Shaver is now 76-years-old and still performing! The only time it appears to have ended up getting Williams arrested, though, was in 1952 when he was booked for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Alexander City, Alabama. Oddly enough, after crashing his car, he abandoned it and took off all of his clothes. July 23, 2013 @ 2006 For possession in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana for one-and-a-half pounds of marijuana and 3 oz. Waylon called off his hired hands and agreed to listen to them. If Billy Currington was to release a poster/picture for sale of a mugshot that had some big prison name on it. Prison Song - System Of A Down. A self-titled fourth album followed in 2002 on Capitol Records. Dont forget that hes the one who discovered James Taylor, and that he was the inspiration for Rhinestone Cowboy.. Jennifer weilded an umbrella, and they both ended up in the big house. In addition to Willie, his sister and his manager were both arrested as well, eventually all receiving 6 months of probation. Video unavailable This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by [Merlin] Eleven Seven Music Group Source 10 Bobby Beausoleil Stabbed His Roommate in a Drug Deal Gone Bad [33], In August 2004, McCready was arrested in Tennessee for using a fake prescription to buy the painkiller OxyContin. We're all familiar with Tom T Hall's "A Week in a Country Jail" which was a true story of a few days in the Johnson County jail in Paintsville Ky. for speeding. . Trigger [39] She was finally arrested in Florida and returned to Tennessee. It all happened right down the street from Music Row, so maybe its true what they say about the country music industry driving artists to drink. I was just over-served.. July 22, 2013 @ Two people were arrested, but Nelson claimed the drugs were his. August 3, 2013 @ Randy Travis got a little too Randy one night after he drunkenly crashed his car into a construction zone. When she's not writing, she's spending time outdoors, especially with her puppy Zoey! He did so well that he earned spots in the Rock and Roll, Gospel Music, and Country Musical Hall of Fames. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Campbell also cultivated a nice guy image, so maybe the humor is the contrast. i dont know why Glen Cambell kneeing the cop cracks me up but it does. Jr. turned himself in, and after finding out the girl was looking to cash in big on the accusation and that there was no real evidence of the altercation, the charges were dropped. Court records viewed by Insider show that Wallen was released on a $500 bond for the two charges. Campbell was arrested at his home near Phoenix, Arizona after he slammed his BMW into another vehicle and then took off. The next year, McCready released the album If I Don't Stay the Night. [27][28] Following Wilson's death, McCready released a statement in which she referred to him as her "soulmate" and "life partner". "He didn't have to do it at all," Merle reflected. [47] The case was featured on the 2012 episode "Got to Make You a Superstar" of the series I (Almost) Got Away with It.[48]. His stay in the jail lasted a week because the countys only judge was away to attend a funeral. The police found him after a caller reported a naked man lying in the middle of the road. In 2003, daughter Judd was pulled over for speeding and subsequently blew a .175, lading her in jail before she posted a $500 bail. Coe countersued in 2010 for false arrest and assault. Second, I did not get the picture from you, though there is probably a good chance where I did get the picture got it from you. There are, however, for one reason or another, many who have found themselves at odds with the law and ended up serving jail time. The judge went easy on Heidi Fleiss, imposing a prison term much less than the maximum suggested punishment of 78 to 97 months. Even Glen Campbell spent 10 days for a minor hit-and-run and drunken driving incident in 2003. Indiana State Police Warn Residents of Latest Phone Scam, See the Eerily Captivating Photos of an Abandoned Indiana Animal Hospital, Incredible Photos Capture an Up Close View of a Black Vulture in Indiana. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Did The Superman Statue in Metropolis Illinois Really Lose Its Head ? Despite his turbulent upbringing and ex-con status, he became one of the best country music legends history has ever known. Cash, considered by many to be the ultimate country "outlaw," was actually very involved in prison reform issues. Dierks Bentley Got Pulled Over in Arkansas Once and the Trooper Asked If He Wanted To Go To Prison. The incident isnt clearly defined, nor is how he managed to shoot a man in the face non-lethally.. This figure includes the No. Then, two decades later in 1994, he was arrested for it again near Waco, Texas when a police officer found his car pulled over and did a search. This wasnt his first time getting busted for drugs. Online article on McCready's 2004 arrest, part one. All Rights Reserved. But the Peter, Paul and Mary star is accused of sexually assaulting others, too. He was also equally as known for his struggle with alcohol addiction which reportedly led to more than a few encounters with the law. 6 News spoke with the family of Hunter Lentz after the verdict. November 5, 2016 @ Cameron Powell At its best,. Later that summer, Johnny Rodriguez and Jerry Lee Lewis played a show in. He had been in and out of jail for a slew of crimes and was currently serving a 15-year sentence. - July 19, 2022 03:37 pm EDT. 2001, Under the Influence. These Southern outlaws got caught red-handed committing crimes. 0:00. [40], In July 2007, McCready was arrested in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida, and charged with battery and resisting arrest for an apparent scuffle with her mother. 13 Forgotten Female Country Music Stars From The 90s: Where Are They Now? What are 2 negative effects of using oil on the environment? She was released from jail in December. Released in 1980 off the album "I Am What I Am," it was Jones' first chart-topper in six years. On the morning of October 13, 1978, he stabbed his girlfriend Nancy Spungen in New York's Chelsea Hotel. Online article on McCready's 2004 arrest, part two. He has adamantly denied his wifes allegations and released this statement after he was released on bail: When Mr. Atkins realized their child was in hearing range of the argument, his first priority became getting out of the earshot of the child. REX/Shutterstock. 3:25 pm. The album produced four chart singles on the country charts: the title track at No. I know that the trial is pending for Billy Currington, but what is the verdict shaping up to be? Her debut album, 1996's Ten Thousand Angels, was released on BNA Records and was certified 2 Platinum by the RIAA, while 1997's If I Don't Stay the Night was certified Gold. [44] Sentenced to 60 days in jail, McCready turned herself in on September 30, 2008. It was his 4th chance to strike the perp pose over the years for various charges. 40 Comments. 18 Peter Yarrow American Folk singer and guitarist; one third of the Folk group Peter, Paul & Mary. Simple answer: He doesnt seem to be much of a douchebag. "We're safe here for a while," Nelson told Entertainment Weeklyin 1990.. The father of The Willis Clan, a country music group that once had show on TLC, was arrested on child rape charges Friday, authorities have announced in a statement. Malinda Gayle McCready (November 30, 1975 - February 17, 2013) [4] was an American country music singer. There was no question he was responsible. Girls seem to like him, so I never understood how guys like Shelton, Bryan, Aldean and all them shot through the roof and he kind of stayed in the middle. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. If I could have found an appropriate image for Merle anywhere online or in print, I certainly would have included it here. 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