Country music sensation Morgan Wallen is avoiding the courtroom for his upcoming hearing following a recent incident that led to his arrest. The 30-year-old "Sand in My Boots" singer has chosen to waive his right to appear, as his lawyer will handle the proceedings on his behalf. The news comes ahead of his string of shows at Nissan Stadium, set to gather a crowd of thousands.

Caught in the middle of preparing for a trio of performances, Wallen found himself facing legal troubles when, on the night of April 7, he allegedly threw a chair off a Nashville rooftop bar, which nearly struck two Metro Nashville Police Department officers. According to PEOPLE, the artist's attorney, Worrick Robinson confirmed, "The court has formally waived Morgan Wallen's appearance on Friday, May 3 as his presence is not required to advance the case."

Wallen swiftly dealt with the consequences of his actions, with arrest documents indicating the incident occurred at Eric Church’s new bar, Chief’s, located on Broadway. Following the event, Wallen was charged with disorderly conduct and three counts of reckless endangerment. Security footage reviewed by police shows the country star throwing the chair over the roof, which stands six stories high. Taking accountability for his actions, Wallen later posted online saying, "I've touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief's. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility," as reported by WATE.

Despite the serious nature of the charges, Wallen's attorney indicated that his client was "cooperating fully with authorities," as stated by WKRN. Embroiled in ongoing legal matters, Wallen is positioned to move forward with his "One Night at a Time" tour without interruption, maintaining his commitments to his fans and scheduled appearances across the country.

In the realm of public opinion, Wallen's behavior has been scrutinized, with a source telling PEOPLE, "Morgan is generally a nice, fun person to hang out with, but when he gets going he doesn't know when to stop." The saga unfolds as Wallen's back-to-back concerts loom on the horizon, and the anticipation of his next court update mounts along with preparations for his performances in Music City.