Imagine being a superstar and not being known by someone at the biggest music award. In a recent interview Chris Stapleton recalled that he stood in a long line at the Grammy Awards and a fan mistook him for Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was the lead singer of The SteelDrivers at the time and stayed calm while a fan lost his mind with excitement.
Chris proves that a big ego is not needed when you have a soul drenched voice. He waited in a standard entry line like a regular guy. The fan was absolutely thrilled but had no clue who was actually standing in front of him. You have to watch the video to see the genuine laugh Chris gives when he delivers the ‘Freebird’ punchline.
Watch the interview below:
Chris Stapleton Reflects on Fan Mistaking Him for Lynyrd Skynyrd
People who saw this could not stop talking about how down to earth he stays. One viewer said he is so talented and seems like such a cool dude. Another person mentioned that his laugh is the most honest thing they have seen on a TV screen. It is rare to find a superstar who still acts like a normal human being when the cameras are rolling.
That same warmth carries over from his jokes to the stage when the music starts. It is a smooth shift to see him go from a funny storyteller to a man who can make a rock cry with his vocals. When he stands next to other legends, the whole room stops to listen to the magic.
Chris Stapleton, Jennifer Hudson, and The War and Treaty – “Loving You on My Mind”
He joins Jennifer Hudson for a performance that feels like pure soul and country mixed together. Their voices blend in a way that shows real strength and peace. There is no ego or fighting for the microphone between these two stars. It is a moment of total clarity that shows why he is at the top of the charts.
Chris Stapleton has a journey that shows being a good person is the best way to win. He went from writing hits for other people to becoming a legend in his own right. He stays the same person whether he is winning a trophy or being mistaken for a rock star. Follow Chris Stapleton on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.