Country music star faces up to 6 years in prison after weekend arrest

As new details emerge about the arrest of country music star Jamey Johnson in Tennessee over the weekend, it looks like the singer could even spend a fair amount of time behind bars if authorities choose to push things that far.

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Johnson was arrested Nov. 17 just outside of Nashville for speeding and drug possession, according to multiple reports.

The 49-year-old country music star, who recently released his first new album – “Midnight Gasoline” – in years, was reportedly taken into custody in Williamson County and charged with drug possession and speeding. His bond was set at $500,000.

“We can confirm that Jamey Johnson was arrested on Sunday, November 17th in Williamson Country,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WTVF. – The incident is still under investigation.

Whiskey Riff reported it Johnson was charged under a Tennessee law that states “possession of between half an ounce and 10 pounds of marijuana is a Class E felony punishable by up to one to six years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine .

The site said Johnson is scheduled to reappear in court on Feb. 6, 2025 at 6 p.m.

It’s hard to believe that Johnson, who was released and performed Wednesday night at the CMAs, would actually see a full six years … or, at any time at all, for a little bit of weed, but this will be one to watch.