Chris Stapleton says there is no such thing as a country music emergency. People rush through life while he waits for the quiet to speak. He sat down with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast to reveal why he is finally thinking about hanging up his spurs. You really need to see how a man with ten Grammys talks about walking away from it all.
He does not like the spotlight and feels a heavy debt to the family he leaves behind when he tours. This quiet man finds his greatest magic when the world stops making noise. It is a strange contrast to see a guy who fills stadiums crave a simple life of silence.
Watch the full video below and see the hidden side of him:
Chris Stapleton on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
One viewer said that hearing Chris talk feels like getting a hug from an old friend. Another person noted that his honesty about failing in college makes them feel so much better about their own path. People are calling his view on retirement the most grounded thing an artist has ever said.
The transition from fame back to a quiet home is where the real story begins for him. He explained that once you reach the top of the mountain the fuel for the fire has to change. It is not about a bigger stage anymore. It is about the search for something real that lasts longer than a song.
Chris Stapleton’s Deep Dive into Musical Philosophy
Chris jokes that his big escape plan is to just shave his beard and disappear into the crowd. He believes sad songs hit so hard because they prove we are never truly alone in our pain. He wants to focus on the communal bond rather than the business of being a star. Even Dax Shepard joked that people who do not love music must be terrible lovers because they miss that deep connection.
His journey from a struggling student to a country legend is a lesson in staying true to yourself. Chris refuses to provide anything less than his full heart. We are lucky to witness a man who cares more about the truth than the charts. Follow Chris Stapleton on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with his beautiful journey.