Chris Stapleton recently walked into the 2025 CMA Awards stage and did something most singers are too afraid to do. He just stood there and let his voice do the work.
This year he earned four new Grammy nominations. His performance of Bad As I Used To Be proved that he is at the very top of his game right now.
He stands next to his wife, Morgane, and their voices fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. There is no faking the way he looks at her while they sing.
Chris Stapleton – “Bad As I Used To Be” | Live at CMA Awards 2025
People who saw this live could not stop talking about it for days. One viewer said that they had to catch their breath because the song felt so real. Another person mentioned that music just does not sound like this on the radio anymore.
After seeing him pour his soul out under the bright lights of an award show, it makes you wonder what goes on inside his head.
Most stars want to talk about their money or their fame. But Chris is different.
He is moving his 2026 tour into massive stadiums. It is a big change for a man who started out writing songs in small rooms for other people.
Chris Stapleton & Josh Brolin: The Billboard Cover Interview
In a deep conversation about his life on the road, Chris explains why he keeps things so simple. He talks with actor Josh Brolin about why he does not need big screens to put on a show. Hearing him speaking truth makes his fans fall in love with him even more.
Chris Stapleton has traveled a long road to get here. His style reminds us of the greats from years ago. Yet he sounds like the future of country music.
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