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Country star Sam Hunt, who broke into the scene in 2014 with his debut album Montevallo, has a bad habit of getting pulled over and ending up in handcuffs.
The 40-year-old singer was arrested on Monday, January 20, in Henderson County, Tennessee, for allegedly speeding and violating an interlock device (a breathalyzer that prevents drivers from operating their vehicles unless they pass), according to a report by TMZ that was published on Wednesday, January 29. The outlet noted that Hunt was arrested, taken to jail, and released the same day on a $1,500 bond.
Hunt’s representative spoke with People on Wednesday, January 29 and told the outlet that the “Body Like a Backroad” singer “cleared the paperwork in court this week, and the star will not face charges.”
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This most recent run in with the law comes five years after Hunt was arrested in Nashville on charges of driving while drunk and possessing an open container in November 2019. The singer was pulled over and taken into custody after police responded to a call about a vehicle driving on the opposite side of the road. The country singer’s blood alcohol content was .173 (.08 or higher is considered a failed test in Nashville).
The article by People also stated that in 2021, the “Kinfolks” singer pleaded guilty to charges relating to the arrest, lost his license for a year, and had to have an interlock installed in his car. The outlet also noted that Hunt was also required to take an alcohol safety course and log 48 hours at the DUI Education Center.
The star has previously talked about his DUI arrest in a 2020 interview with HITS Daily Double.
“It happened,” he admitted before adding, “people in my camp were talking about suppressing it, but why would I be afraid to talk about it? If it happens, it’s true.”
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Hunt explained, “I was raised and taught to respect [alcohol]. Moderation is important. I’ve never wanted to glorify it. It’s a cheap trick in country music, and I’ve always wanted to avoid that. I don’t like using [drinking] as a party song; for me, that wouldn’t be honest.” He then added, “I’ve never been the guy who shotguns a beer. I know people who partake that way, and I wouldn’t want to shake my finger or look down on them.”
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