Here’s to starting over. | Chris Stapleton

CMA Awards · 11.11.20 | Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton performs the national anthem at Super Bowl LVII. Stapleton sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Backed by a minimal arrangement and accompanied on guitar, the performance stood out for its stripped-down approach and emotional delivery. The rendition was widely praised across genres and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night, earning comparisons to some of the most iconic Super Bowl anthem pe

Chris Stapleton singing his cover of “Tennessee Whiskey” at 2018 Farm Aid. Originally recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981 and later popularized by George Jones, “Tennessee Whiskey” was given new life when Stapleton released his version in 2015 on his debut album Traveller. His slow, soulful arrangement transformed the song into one of the most recognized performances in modern country music. By the time of Farm Aid 2018, the track had already gone multi-platinum, becoming a staple of Stapleton’s