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About Chris Stapleton
Winner of CMA 2015 Male Vocalist of the Year, New Artist, and Album of the Year, the Kentucky-born singer, songwriter and producer Chris Stapleton is one of Nashville’s most revered craftsmen, with a 15-year career that includes No. 1 hits, Grammy Award nominations, feature film contributions, the respect of his peers and, now, a new album.
Stapleton released his highly anticipated debut “Traveller” on May 5, 2015. The Mercury Records Nashville release is the rare mainstream country album eagerly awaited by fans on both sides of the dial.
Blessed with an otherworldly voice, Stapleton earned this respect in numerous recording studios and anonymous writing rooms on Music Row and on stage as a touring headliner and opener for the most popular acts in the genre.
He has written five No. 1 songs for George Strait, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker and Josh Turner and contributed cuts to several major motion picture soundtracks. He’s also been nominated for three Grammy Awards and won the International Bluegrass Music Association Emerging Artist of the Year award as a member of The SteelDrivers.
His songwriting credits span all genres and artists from Adele to Jason Aldean and he’s recorded with everyone from Miranda Lambert to Don Williams.
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton is an American country singer. His career skyrocketed in 2015, when he performed a cover of Tennessee Whiskey with Justin Timberlake at the CMA (Country Music Association) Awards. This hit was from his debut album, Traveller.1
Today, he’s a multi-award-winning artist with a list of popular albums, including From a Room, Starting Over, and Higher. Chris Stapleton has also collaborated with other big names such as Adele, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Santana.2
The artist’s music has been featured in film soundtracks, too. Think The Predator, The Midnight Sky, and Those Who Wish Me Dead.3
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Chris Stapleton's Background
Chris Stapleton was born in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1978. He was raised in Staffordsville, a rural community in Johnson County.
As a teenager, Stapleton taught himself to play the guitar and developed a love of songwriting. In 1996, he moved to Nashville to study biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. But his heart wasn’t in it, and he dropped out and moved back home.
For a few years, Chris played his music in bars while making extra cash from casual jobs. He once again moved to Nashville in 2001 and was signed with Leslie and Sea Gayle Music Publishing as a songwriter.
After working with a range of artists, including Gary Allan, Patty Loveless, and Josh Turner, Stapleton joined the band, SteelDrivers, in 2006. The group split in 2010, but Chris Stapleton continued his musical journey.
It was in 2015 when his solo career took the limelight, with the launch of his debut album Traveller.4
Chris Stapleton’s Awards
Chris Stapleton has won multiple awards. Here are some of his biggest achievements so far:
- Grammy Awards - Best Country Solo Performance (2025): Chris Stapleton won this award for his single It Takes a Woman.5
- iHeartRadio Music Awards - Country Album of the Year (2017): The artist won this award for his debut album, Traveller.5
- CMA Awards - Male Vocalist of the Year (2023): Chris Stapleton was voted the Male Vocalist of the Year for the 7th time.5
Chris Stapleton’s Biggest Hits
This artist has a series of albums, and many of his songs have appeared on the charts. Here is an overview of his biggest hits:
- Tennessee Whiskey (2015): From the album Traveller, Tennessee Whiskey was number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for two weeks.6
- Say Something (2018): In 2018, Chris Stapleton collaborated with Justin Timberlake. Say Something was number one on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart for one week.6
- You Should Probably Leave (2021): This single was number one on the Billboard Country Airplay charts for one week. It stayed on the charts for 39 weeks.6
See Chris Stapleton Live
If you score Chris Stapleton concert tickets, you can expect a night of soulful country music. Typically, the sets and props reflect a rugged landscape, with deserts or mountain ranges in the background.
Throughout the evening, the audience gets a mix of old and new tunes. The singer also works closely with a six-piece band, which includes his wife, Morgane Stapleton.7
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Sources:
- Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” 2024 - Whiskey Riff
- Chris Stapleton - Red Light Management
- Chris Stapleton - IMDb
- Chris Stapleton Since 1978 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Chris Stapleton Awards - IMDb
- Chris Stapleton Biography, Music & News - Billboard
- Live Review Chris Stapleton at Rod Laver Arena - Country Town
- Chris Stapleton facts for kids - Kiddle