Country Singer Tanner Usrey Arrested on Fentanyl and DWI Charges

The rising artist was released on $12,500 bond after his arrest in Texas.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing white powder, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the arrest of a country singer on fentanyl possession charges.The arrest of a rising country star on fentanyl charges exposes the ongoing opioid crisis in the music industry.McKinney Today

Country singer Tanner Usrey, 32, was arrested in Collin County, Texas, on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and felony drug possession involving fentanyl. Usrey was charged with possession of between 4 and 200 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B, which includes fentanyl, as well as a second felony drug charge in Penalty Group 2. He was released the same day after posting a $12,500 bond.

Why it matters

Usrey's arrest highlights the ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S., particularly the dangers of fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid that has contributed to a surge in overdose deaths nationwide. The charges also raise concerns about substance abuse and impaired driving among country music artists, an issue that has plagued the industry in recent years.

The details

According to court documents, Usrey was charged with his second DWI offense, a Class A misdemeanor in Texas that can carry jail time, fines, and a driver's license suspension. The felony drug charges stem from Usrey's possession of between 4 and 200 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B, which includes fentanyl, as well as a second felony drug charge in Penalty Group 2, which includes stimulants and hallucinogens.

  • Usrey was arrested on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • He is scheduled to appear at several 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.

The players

Tanner Usrey

A 32-year-old rising country singer who was arrested on charges of DWI and felony drug possession involving fentanyl in Collin County, Texas.

Collin County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Usrey and charged him with the DWI and drug possession offenses.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Tanner Usrey to be released on bail.

The takeaway

Usrey's arrest highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the dangers of substance abuse and impaired driving, particularly among country music artists. It raises questions about the industry's efforts to address these issues and support artists struggling with addiction.