Chris Stapleton
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Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing at the BRIT Awards 2018











Key Facts
Meet the Music Maker!
Chris Stapleton is a super cool singer and guitarist who was born in Kentucky. Imagine a big, friendly bear who can sing and play guitar like magic! That's kind of like Chris. He moved to a city called Nashville to study, but he loved music so much that he decided to make songs his job instead. He's written songs for lots of famous singers, and his own songs are super popular too!
From Songwriter to Star!
Before becoming a big star on his own, Chris was part of two bands. One was a bluegrass band, which is a type of music that sounds like it's from olden times with banjos and fiddles. The other was a rock band. Then, he started making music all by himself! His first solo album was called 'Traveller,' and it was a HUGE hit. It even went to the very top of the music charts!
Singing Superpowers!
Chris Stapleton has a voice that sounds like warm honey and a powerful roar all at once. He's won so many awards, it's hard to count them! He's won Grammy Awards, which are like the biggest gold trophies for music. He's also won awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He's even been called one of the greatest singers of all time!
Songs You'll Love!
One of Chris Stapleton's most famous songs is 'Tennessee Whiskey.' It's a song that makes you want to tap your feet and sing along. He's also written songs that other singers have made number one hits, like 'Never Wanted Nothing More' and 'Drink a Beer.' He's like a song-writing wizard, creating tunes that touch people's hearts.
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