A touring musician with country music singer-songwriter and BBQ & Barrels headliner Chase Matthew was arrested on an indictment warrant Saturday night. According to the Owensboro Police Department

Country music singer-songwriter Chase Matthew’s associate, Carsen Richards, was taken into custody in Owensboro, Kentucky, on May 9, in connection with charges related to minor s*x crimes and incest i

Country music star Chase Matthew is not waiting for the case to go to trial. The singer took to social media on Monday to announce that he had parted ways with bassist Carsen Richards after Richards was arrested on some disturbing charges.

Having spent only a few years in country music, Chase Matthew quickly climbed the ranks thanks to songs like “Love You Again.” His song “Darlin” brought him a No. 1 hit song as it peaked at the top of the US Country Airplay chart.

Chase Matthew’s former touring bassist and music director, Carsen Richards, was arrested following the band’s performance at the BBQ and Barrels festival on May 9.

A member of country artist Chase Matthew’s touring band was arrested Saturday in Owensboro shortly after performing at BBQ and Barrels, according to the jail records and a spokesperson for the Owensboro Police Department.

Carsen Richards, a bassist associated with Chase Matthew’s band, was arrested in Kentucky on allegations involving the sexual abuse of a minor. Matthew said Richards was immediately removed from the band and stated he does not tolerate “behavior of this kind whatsoever.

For more than five decades, the Country Radio Seminar's (CRS) "New Faces of Country Music" show has served as a career-defining moment, a signal to the industry that the next wave of stars has arrived. On March 20, the 2026 class was introduced: Chase Matthew, Kelsey Hart, Meghan Patrick, John Morgan, Josh Ross and Ella Langley.

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