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Chris Stapleton is an American country and blues singer-songwriter born in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1978. Before launching his solo career, he spent years as a Nashville songwriter—penning hits such as Josh Turner's 'Your Man' and George Strait's 'Love's Gonna Make It Alright'—and fronted the bluegrass band the SteelDrivers. His 2015 debut solo album Traveller, which gained wide attention after a CMA Awards performance with Justin Timberlake, won the CMA Album of the Year and established him as one of country music's leading artists.
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Chris Stapleton ranks #71 of 225 in the Singer ranking, behind Diana Ross, ahead of Celine Dion.
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What are some famous songs Chris Stapleton wrote for other artists?
Before his solo breakthrough, Chris Stapleton penned several major country hits for other artists, including Josh Turner's "Your Man" and George Strait's "Love's Gonna Make It Alright." He also wrote Thomas Rhett's "Crash and Burn" and Luke Bryan's "Drink a Beer."
What was Chris Stapleton's first solo album?
Chris Stapleton's debut solo album is 'Traveller,' which was released in May 2015. The album went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Country Album and reached number one on the US Billboard 200.
How did Chris Stapleton become famous as a solo artist?
Chris Stapleton's solo career skyrocketed following his widely acclaimed performance of "Tennessee Whiskey" alongside Justin Timberlake at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards. The performance introduced his raw, bluesy style to a massive audience and dramatically boosted his album sales.
Who is Chris Stapleton's wife?
Chris Stapleton is married to Morgane Stapleton (née Hayes), who is also a successful country music singer-songwriter. The couple writes and performs together frequently, and Morgane provides prominent background vocals on most of his studio albums.
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