Chris Stapleton is a true country-music insider. Before he got famous, he was writing singles for big stars like Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan. But Stapleton blew up as a counterpoint, a grand old-school bellower with a soulful voice and a gift for direct emotional communication. Stapleton’s success probably had something to do with the rise of outsider types like Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers. Stapleton plays a fascinating role within the genre’s recent history, and he continues to walk t...
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Chris Stapleton is a true country-music insider. Before he got famous, he was writing singles for big stars like Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan. But Stapleton blew up as... more info