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Who is Chris Stapleton?
Chris Stapleton, a country singer-songwriter and guitarist from the United States, is commonly known as Christopher Alvin Stapleton. His distinctive voice, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful musicianship are reasons why he is celebrated.
His debut solo album, which was certified platinum in 2015, led to him becoming a major star. That year, he won the Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and New Artist of the Year awards, making him the first artist ever to win all the three awards at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. Following the success of his first album, he followed it up with his second album, which again won the CMA award for Album of the Year. Five Grammy Awards have been won by him as well. Stapleton and Morgane Hayes, his ultimate duet partner, are married.
| Real Name/Full Name | Christopher Alvin Stapleton |
| Date Of Birth | 15 April 1978 |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Birthplace | Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| Nationality | American, |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Aries. |
| Father | Herbert Joseph Stapleton Jr. |
| Mother | Carol J. Stapleton. |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Morgane Stapleton (M. 2007) |
| Siblings | Herbert Stapleton and Melanie Stapleton. |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist. |
| Net worth | $25 Million. |
Biography
On April 15, 1978, Lexington, Kentucky, USA welcomed Christopher Alvin Stapleton into the world when his parents, Herbert Joseph Stapleton Jr. and Carol J. Stapleton raised him. Growing up, he was surrounded by his older brother, Herbert, and his younger sister, Melanie.
Stapleton was the valedictorian at Johnson Central High School in 1996 before matriculating at Vanderbilt University in Nashville to pursue engineering studies. Nevertheless, he left college after a year to concentrate on his love for music.
Personal Life
In 2007, Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton became husband and wife. The couple frequently collaborates musically, with Morgane performing backing vocals and harmonies on his recordings. Their family is comprised of five children, with twin boys born in 2018. Nashville, Tennessee is where the family lives, and they keep a relatively private life despite their public careers.
Career
Christopher Stapleton relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in 2001 to pursue his occupation as a songwriting artist. He signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music publishing house shortly after reaching Nashville. He wrote a significant amount of hit songs for several famous musicians, including Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Luke Bryan, and Thomas Rhett, over the next decade.
He composed several country songs, many of which achieved number one on the charts and stayed at the top for weeks. These include ‘Never Wanted Nothing More’ recorded by Kenny Chesney, ‘Come Back Song’ recorded by Darius Rucker, ‘Love’s Gonna Make It Alright’ recorded by George Strait, and ‘Drink a Beer’ recorded by Luke Bryan.
In 2008, he took over as the lead singer for The Steeldrivers, a bluegrass group. Four albums and an independent live album are the band’s output. In 2010, Stapleton left The Steeldrivers and formed The Jompson Brothers, where he played both vocals and guitar. From 2010 to 2013, the band traveled across the southern US and performed as the opening act for Zac Brown Band. In November 2010 alone, it released a self-titled album. The band’s song ‘Secret Weapon’ was utilized by country singer Jason Aldean during his live shows.
Stapleton opted to pursue a solo career after signing with Mercury Nashville in 2013. He released his first single, ‘What Are You Listening To?’ in October 2013, but it did not perform well. The single was recorded in the past but it hasn’t been released yet. In 2013, he and his wife Morgane sang duets together, including Don Williams’ song ‘Amanda’. At the Tiny Desk Concert of National Public Radio in 2015, they performed together. ‘Traveller’, his solo debut album, was co-produced by Dave Cobb after the failure of his single ‘What Are You Listening To?’ May 5, 2015 was the date when the album was released.
Sir Elton John requested Stapleton’s recording of ‘I Want Love’ for his album ‘Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin’ in 2017. The All-American Road Show Tour was launched by him in May 2017 to promote his second and third studio albums. Alpharetta, Georgia, among other places has been visited by him on the tour so far, and it will conclude on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Stapleton collaborated with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello in the writing and performance of the track “The War Inside” on Morello’s 2021 album The Atlas Underground Fire. Stapleton performed the National Anthem of the United States at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona during Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023. Troy Kotsur, who won an Oscar, signed the lyrics using American Sign Language. Stapleton was joined by Cindy Blackman Santana and Snoop Dogg in recording a cover of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” as the 2023 opening theme song for Monday Night Football.
Discography
- Traveller (2015)
- From A Room: Volume 1 (2017)
- From A Room: Volume 2 (2017)
- Starting Over (2020)
- Higher (2023)
- “What Are You Listening To?” (2013)
- “Tennessee Whiskey” (2015)
- “Broken Halos” (2017)
- “I’m A Ram” (2022)
- “Think I’m In Love with You (Live from the 59th ACM Awards)” (2024)
Net Worth
His successful career in the music industry has resulted in Chris Stapleton’s estimated net Worth of $25 million. His earnings are generated by multiple revenue sources, including album sales, streaming royalties, songwriting credits, and extensive touring.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @chrisstapleton | 2.8M | |
| YouTube | @chrisstapleton | 3.01M |
| TikTok | @chrisstapleton | 385.6K |
| @chrisstapletonofficial | 2.3M | |
| X(Twitter) | @ChrisStapleton | 377K |
