Nate Smith recalls throwing a drink at Morgan Wallen during tour and praises his forgiveness

Country singer Nate Smith shared in an interview with Billboard News that he once threw a drink at fellow country star Morgan Wallen during a tour performance. The 40-year-old musician admitted that he meant it as a joke, but it didn’t land well, saying Wallen was ‘a very forgiving person’ for not reacting harshly. Smith confessed that Wallen had every reason to remove him from the tour but instead showed understanding and grace. The two later laughed about the incident during a FaceTime conversation.

Smith described how he apologized to Wallen, who responded by saying he could understand how something like that could happen, even noting that he had probably done similar things in the past. Afterward, Smith received numerous phone calls from people displeased about what had occurred on stage, but he publicly thanked Wallen for not retaliating and for displaying maturity and restraint.

The article also references Wallen’s earlier controversies, including his 2024 arrest in Tennessee for reckless endangerment after tossing a chair off a rooftop bar. Wallen discussed that incident in a 2025 podcast interview, explaining that fame had made him more cautious about his actions and public appearances. Smith’s reflection on Wallen’s forgiving nature contrasts with the singer’s previously publicized struggles, portraying him as gracious and understanding.