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Country singer Tanner Usrey was arrested in Collin County, Texas, earlier this week on charges that include driving while intoxicated (DWI) and felony drug possession.
Usrey’s rep provided a statement to Fox News Digital on the country singer’s behalf.
“This past Monday morning, after attending a birthday party, I was arrested for possession of drugs and a DWI. I know situations like this can be disappointing, and I take responsibility for putting myself in a position where this could happen.”
He also acknowledged ongoing public speculation, adding, “There has been speculation that I was arrested for possessing fentanyl or fentanyl-laced substances. Because this is an ongoing legal matter, I’ve been advised to keep my comments limited.”
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Rising country singer Tanner Usrey faces a second-degree felony drug charge in Texas. (Erika Goldring/WireImage/Getty Images)
The statement continued, “What I can say is that fentanyl is an extremely dangerous and deadly drug, and its impact on this country is undeniable.”
He further clarified, “At no time have I knowingly possessed or ingested fentanyl, and I would never condone that behavior,” noting that the substances involved are still being tested and that he would be “genuinely surprised” if fentanyl were detected.
Usrey added he would view such an outcome as “a blessing in disguise, one that may have ultimately protected me from something much worse.”
The country singer concluded, “I’m grateful for the support, prayers, and patience many of you have shown me. I don’t take that for granted,” he said. “My focus right now is on learning from this, making better decisions, and coming out the other side a better man. I truly appreciate you all, and I look forward to seeing you at the next show.”
Tanner Usrey poses for a police booking photo on March 30, 2026, in Collin County, Texas. (McKinney Police Department)
According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Usrey, 32, was taken into custody on Monday, March 30. Court records obtained by Fox News Digital show he is facing three charges in total.
One charge is his second DWI offense, a Class A misdemeanor in Texas that can carry jail time, fines and a driver’s license suspension of between six months and two years.
He is also facing two felony drug charges.
Usrey was charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B — a category that includes cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, opium and oxycodone, according to the Texas law.
Usrey was in possession of between 4 and 200 grams of the substance, according to court documents. That amount makes the charge a second-degree felony, which carries a potential sentence of between two and 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The second drug charge, also a felony charge, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens.
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Tanner Usrey performs at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival on April 25, 2025, in Indio, California. (Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
Usrey was released the same day after posting a $12,500 bond.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, the McKinney Police Department told Fox News Digital.
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The Texas native and rising country singer released his debut album, “Crossing Lines,” in 2023, followed by “These Days” in 2025.
He’s scheduled to appear at a string of Texas events in the coming weeks, including the Montgomery County Fair on April 11, Fiesta Oyster Bake on April 17 and Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival on April 23. He’s also slated to perform at Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” event on May 2.
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Days before his arrest, Usrey shared a video of himself performing “Smoke in the Air,” a track off his latest record.
The Texas country singer has several upcoming festival appearances scheduled, despite being charged with felony drug possession and a second DWI. (Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
In July, Usrey told Rolling Stone that his latest album “These Days” was a shift in perspective, leaning more into growth than chaos.
“It’s about heartbreak, as usual, but the overall theme is more mature than what I’ve been writing about,” he said at the time.
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He added, “It’s about counting the little wins, and that’s why I named it ‘These Days.’ I want to appreciate every little moment, and every day that I make it through and everybody else makes it through. It’s not all self-destruction anymore, it’s about real stuff.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Usrey.