Country music star Chris Young cleared of all charges after arrest in Nashville bar

All charges have been dropped against country music star Chris Young , days after t he chart-topping singer was arrested at the Dawg House Bar in Nashville.

Young was facing charges of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and assault on an officer in connection with the incident.

“After a review of all the evidence in this case, the office of the district attorney has determined that these charges will be dismissed,” Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk said Friday evening in a statement.

Young, whose hits include “The Man I Want to Be” and “Gettin’ You Home,” was at Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street around 8:30 p.m. CT Monday when agents from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission arrived for a compliance check, according to an arrest affidavit.

The affidavit said when agents walked into the bar, Young had his ID in his hand above his head. His ID was scanned and determined to be accurate, and the agents walked away.

“Mr. Young started asking questions that were answered at that time and then began video recording us. We left the bar after finishing our check and went to Dawg House next door to continue compliance checks,” the affidavit said. It noted that Young and several of his friends followed.

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