Isn’t Chris Stapleton happy after winning eight Grammy awards and selling millions of albums? He has played every stage he ever dreamed of and reached the top of every mountain in the music world. Now he is asking himself what is left to do when there are no more trophies to win.
But this is not all. There is ONE BIG reason hidden behind this thought. This honest revelation happened during a long talk with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast. It is a rare thing to see a man at the height of his fame admit that he is tired of the chase. He is not angry but he is very sure that he will not just go through the motions for a paycheck.
Chris Stapleton – Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
One fan said that they would miss his voice but they respect a man who puts his family first. Another viewer noted that it takes a lot of courage to walk away while everyone is still cheering for you. He joked that his retirement plan is simple. He wants to shave off his famous long beard and take off his hat so no one knows who he is.
Even when he is at his best, he is always looking for a spark. You can see that search for magic when he stands on a big stage with stars like Justin Timberlake. It is a powerful sight to see two distinct musical worlds come together so perfectly. This performance of Say Something showed the world that he can do anything he sets his mind to.
Chris Stapleton – Say Something (Live with Justin Timberlake)
He is a once-in-a-generation talent who makes everything look easy. But that level of greatness takes a lot out of a person. He refuses to give his fans anything less than one hundred percent of his heart.
Chris Stapleton has always been a man of few words and a lot of soul. He moved from writing songs for others to becoming the biggest name in Nashville. We may not get many more albums from him, but the music he left behind will last forever. Follow Chris Stapleton on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with his journey.