Morgan Wallen's late-night serenade at Gillette Stadium has put the country music star over 15 grand in the hole. Despite the "I'm The Problem Tour" bringing some high-profile appearances on stage, such as New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski, it's the timing of Wallen's final encore that's hitting a sour note with the town of Foxboro. According to the Boston Herald, Wallen's last song on Friday night started 14 minutes past the 11:30 p.m. curfew, a move that comes at a cost – specifically, 25 cents per attendee, totaling to a $15,705 fine.
The cost of curfew violations at Foxboro isn't a novel situation. Bruce Springsteen previously held the crown for costliest fine reaching $22,429 for an intimately lengthy set back in 2016, as reported by the Boston25News. Wallen's recent financial hit is part of a turbulent period for the artist, who pled guilty in December to a misdemeanor charge after throwing a chair off a Nashville bar's roof, landing himself 7 days at a DUI Education Center, amongst other penalties. His attorney, Worrick Robinson IV said, "Upon the successful completion of his probation, the charges will be eligible for dismissal and expungement."
The curfew-busting concert included other memorable moments, with Vrabel saying in a statement obtained by the Boston Herald, "I don't know if I was that nervous...Wasn't like I had to sing or anything. I just had to not trip or tackle him." The following night added Rob Gronkowski to the mix, who donned a "617 Boston Strong" Pats jersey and showcased his Super Bowl rings before engaging in his signature "Gronk-spike" with a guitar on stage, a move reminiscent of his iconic touchdowns at Gillette throughout the 2010s.
Despite the setback with the fine, the "I'm The Problem Tour" saw Wallen joined in Foxboro by the likes of Miranda Lambert, Corey Kent and Zach John King. The Foxboro spokesperson's confirmation of the fine to the Boston Herald echoed across social media, where the details of the concert's end spilled over into a heavily discussed topic. Whether this infraction will have lasting repercussions for future bookings or merely a blip on Wallen's otherwise upward career trajectory remains to be seen.
