Chris Stapleton

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About

Chris Stapleton is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known for his country-blues style, blending traditional country with elements of rock and soul. Stapleton has won multiple awards throughout his career, including five Grammys and seven Country Music Association Awards.

Chris Stapleton Timeline

1978

Chris Stapleton is Born

On April 15, 1978, Chris Stapleton was born in Lexington, Kentucky.

2003

Released First Solo Album

Stapleton released his debut album "What Are You Listening To?" on Universal South Records.

2005

First Major Label Release

Released his second album, a five-song EP titled "From A Room: Volume 1" on Mercury Nashville Records.

2015

Grammy Award for Best Country Album

Stapleton wins Best Country Album at the 57th Grammy Awards for his album "Traveller."

2017

Second Grammy Award for Best Country Album

Stapleton wins Best Country Album at the 59th Grammy Awards for his album "From A Room: Volume 1."

2019

Release of Third Studio Album

Stapleton releases third studio album "Starting Over," which receives critical acclaim.

2020

Nominated for Two Grammys

Stapleton is nominated for two Grammys, including Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song.

5 Interesting Facts about Chris Stapleton

1. Started Career Writing Songs for Country Music Stars

Chris Stapleton started his career writing and producing songs for country music stars such as George Strait and Kenny Chesney.

2. Five Time Grammy Award Winner

Chris Stapleton has been nominated and won five Grammy Awards, including Best Country Album in 2018 and 2019.

3. CMA and AMA Award Winner

Chris Stapleton has also won awards from the Country Music Association (CMA) and Academy of Country Music (ACM), including Male Vocalist of the Year in 2020.

4. Owns His Own Recording Studio

Chris Stapleton owns his own recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee called The Castle, where he records his own music as well as other artists.

5. Has an All Star Band

Chris Stapleton's backing band is made up of some of the most respected and talented musicians in country music, including JT Cure on bass, Derek Mixon on drums and Robby Turner on steel guitar.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Chris Stapleton birthday?

Chris Stapleton is an American country singer and songwriter who was born on April 15th, 1978 and is currently 45 years old. He is best known for his debut album 'Traveller', which won Album of the Year at the 2016 Grammys, and for his widely-acclaimed collaborative albums with Justin Timberlake and Maren Morris.