Up-and-coming country musician Austin Tanner is facing legal trouble after allegedly attending the 2024 CMA Awards in violation of his bond conditions. A warrant for his arrest was issued by an Alabama judge on November 26th, following Tanner's appearance at the awards ceremony in Nashville on November 20th. Court documents indicate that Tanner's bond agreement, set after his indictment on insurance fraud and attempted theft of property charges in April, explicitly prohibited him from leaving Alabama without court permission.

The state's case highlights social media posts from Tanner's Facebook and Instagram accounts as evidence of his presence at the awards show. These posts, according to legal documents, demonstrate a “public disregard” for the travel restrictions imposed by the court. Prosecutors are now seeking to revoke Tanner's bond based on this alleged violation.

One day after the CMA Awards, Tanner shared a photo of himself and his wife, Skyla, on the red carpet, expressing his excitement at fulfilling a lifelong dream. This post, captioned with enthusiasm about the experience, now serves as a key piece of evidence in the state’s case against him.

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood emphasized the importance of upholding bond conditions to maintain community safety and the integrity of the legal system. He stated that individuals who violate these conditions must be held responsible for their actions. Tanner’s legal representation has not yet offered a public response to these developments. A court hearing to address the motion to revoke Tanner’s bond is scheduled for December 4th.