Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested in Nashville Thursday morning on driving under the influence and possessing an open container charges.
The Cedartown native, who performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium last week as part of the ATLive series, had a blood alcohol content of .173 according to the arrest warrant obtained by People. The Tennessee legal limit is .08.
Credit: Handout
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Hunt, 34, was the only person in the vehicle and agreed to a field sobriety test, during which he showed “numerous signs of impairment.”
According to court records, Hunt was taken to Metro Nashville jail about 6:30 a.m. He was released on $2,500 bond a few hours later and is due in Nashville court on Jan. 17.
The singer is known for his country crossover hits “Body Like a Back Road” and “Take Your Time.”
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