COUNTRY music star Zach Bryan has issued a lengthy apology hours after he was arrested in Oklahoma for obstructing an investigation.
Bryan told cops he was truly sorry after letting his emotions get the best of him following his arrest.
Who is Zach Bryan?
Zach Bryan is an American singer-songwriter from Oologah, Oklahoma.
The country music star began uploading videos to YouTube in 2017, where one of his songs Heading South went viral.
A US Navy veteran, his eponymous album debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and catapulted him to superstardom.
In May 2023, Bryan won New Male Artist Of The Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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He is scheduled to go on tour in 2024, with presale tickets released to the public just 24 hours before his arrest.
What did Zach Bryan get arrested for?
Country star Bryan was arrested in rural Oklahoma on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
The singer was booked into Craig County Jail in Vinita after obstructing an investigation charge.
The circumstances which led up to Bryan's arrest are so far unclear.
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He is a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and the team is set to play its season-opening game against the New England Patriots in Massachusetts on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
It’s believed Bryan may have been driving to the city for the game before his arrest, however, that hasn’t been confirmed.
Prior to his arrest he posted on social media: “On the road again. Gonna go see the birds win.”
Did Zach Bryan go to jail?
Bryan was released shortly after being booked.
Taking to social media, the star published a lengthy apology post on his X account.
He said: "Today I had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Emotions got the best of me and I was out of line in the things I said.
"I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize.
"They brought me to jail, and there is a mug shot of me floating around.
"Prayers we can all move on from this and prayers people know I’m just trying the best I can, I love you guys and I am truly sorry to the officers."
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