Whiskey Riff reported that Johnson was charged under a Tennessee code that states that “possession of between half an ounce to 10 pounds of marijuana is a Class E felony punishable by up to one to six years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine. The site said Johnson is scheduled to appear back in court on Feb. 6, 2025 at 1 p.m.

The “Midnight Gasoline” singer, who recently dropped his first album in years, was reportedly stopped in Williamson County on Nov. 17. Things escalated when officers allege that they discovered drugs in his possession. Johnson was arrested and hit with charges for both offenses.

Jelly Roll, sitting next to wife, Bunnie XO, made a statement during the CMAs without saying a word. The country music star, rocking a grey shirt, had a patch on the shirt of a guitar with Jamey Johnson’s name across it. Johnson, of course, was arrested on speeding and drug charges in Tennessee on Sunday.

Jamey Johnson performs a medley during a lifetime achievement award tribute to George Strait during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) George Walker IV/Invision/AP