The country singer allegedly violated the obligation to attend the CMAs; the judge issues a warrant for his arrest
Austin Tanner, an up-and-coming country music artist, has a warrant out for his arrest after allegedly violating the terms of his bond by attending the 2024 CMA Awards.
On Nov. 26, an Alabama judge issued an arrest warrant for Tanner, days after the singer traveled from Alabama to Nashville to attend the Nov. 20 awards show without seeking court approval, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
Tanner, who was charged with two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft of property in April, was released on a $20,000 bond and was not to “leave the state without the court’s permission,” the documents said. Tanner was well aware of the condition, the documents noted.
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Austin Tanner was charged with two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft in April. (Austin Tanner/Instagram)
“The State claims there is evidence that on November 20, 2024, the defendant traveled outside the state of Alabama as evidenced by the photos he posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts, respectively,” the documents state.
“Since the Defendant was well aware of the travel conditions of his bond, and because of his public disregard for those restrictions, the State seeks to revoke his bond.”
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Austin Tanner and wife Skyla attended the CMAs Nov. 20. (Austin Tanner/Instagram)
On November 21, Tanner took to social media to share a photo of himself and wife Skyla on the red carpet at the CMAs.
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“The First CMA Awards. Last night was magical as we walked the red carpet at the CMA Awards. This moment marked a dream come true!” he wrote his script.
Austin Tanner “did not seek permission” to leave, according to the documents. (Circuit Court of Mobile County)
In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said, “Bond conditions exist to ensure public safety and the integrity of the justice system. When those conditions are violated, offenders must be held accountable.”
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Tanner’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
A bond revocation hearing for Tanner was scheduled for Dec. 4.
