Country Singer Jamey Johnson Arrested On Drug Charges

Country singer Jamey Johnson has been arrested in Tennessee.

Tennessee Highway Patrol officers pulled over the “In Color” singer, 49, on Sunday in Williamson County and charged him with speeding and possession of drugs “with intent to manufacture, deliver or sell the controlled substance,” according to court records viewed by The Nashville Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network.

He is facing a Class E felony and a fine of up to $5,000.

USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Johnson for comment.

Johnson has received 10 Grammy nominations throughout his career, and his discography includes the albums “The Guitar Song” and “The Dollar.” The singer and songwriter has collaborated with artists like Willie Nelson and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Johnson’s latest album, “Midnight Gasoline,” debuted earlier this month. It includes the song “Sober,” in which he sings about his sobriety journey. “It ain’t easy on the wagon,” the lyrics say, continuing, “All these drinking songs we’re playing make it hard staying sober in this town.”

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