Country Singer Tanner Usrey Arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Possessing Fentanyl Prior to Kid Rock’s Festival

Country singer Tanner Usrey, aged 32, found himself in legal trouble earlier this week in Collin County, Texas. The McKinney Police Department arrested the “Take Me Home” artist on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance – fentanyl.

Authorities from the Collin County Sheriff’s Office took Usrey into custody on Monday, March 30. Notably, this is not Usrey’s first brush with the law when it comes to driving under the influence. In Texas, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge is considered a Class A misdemeanor, carrying potential penalties such as imprisonment, fines, and a driver’s license suspension lasting up to two years.

Additionally, court records indicate that Usrey was in possession of a significant amount of fentanyl, estimated to be between 4 and 200 grams. This led to a charge of possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B, with the specific 1-B classification referring to fentanyl under Texas law. Another felony charge was related to the possession of drugs in Penalty Group 2, encompassing stimulants and hallucinogens. Collectively, these charges could result in Usrey facing a maximum sentence of up to 20 years behind bars.

Following a court appearance where the judge mandated the installation of an ignition lock device in Usrey’s vehicle, the singer was released upon posting a $12,500 bail amount. This development comes as a hiccup in Usrey’s music career, having released his debut album, Crossing Lines, in 2023, and subsequent album, These Days, in 2025. Usrey was scheduled to perform at various events, including the Montgomery County Fair, Fiesta Oyster Bake, and Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival, all held in Texas. Further, he had a performance slot at Kid Rock’s Rock the Country event on May 2.

Usrey’s legal troubles surfaced just before Kid Rock’s music festival faced its own challenges. With various acts dropping out, including a cancellation of a major event in South Carolina, the festival encountered setbacks. Despite the festival’s obstacles, it remains a popular attraction for music enthusiasts.

In conclusion, Tanner Usrey’s recent arrest for driving while intoxicated and possession of fentanyl marks a concerning chapter in his career, especially as he faces potential legal repercussions. The incident also sheds light on the obstacles faced by music festivals like Kid Rock’s, amidst cancellations and lineup changes. As the legal process unfolds for Usrey, his fans and the music community await further developments in this unfolding story.