Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton
Origin Paintsville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres Country, bluegrass, Southern rock
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active early 2000s–present
Labels Rounder
Associated acts The SteelDrivers, The Jompson Brothers

Chris Stapleton is an American country, bluegrass, and rock musician. He co-wrote the singles "Never Wanted Nothing More" for Kenny Chesney, "Swing" for Trace Adkins, "Your Man" for Josh Turner,[1] "Keep On Lovin' You" for Steel Magnolia and "Come Back Song" for Darius Rucker.

Between 2008 and 2010, Stapleton was also the lead singer and guitarist of the bluegrass band The SteelDrivers. They were nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for the song "Blue Side of the Mountain." Stapleton left the band in April 2010.[2]

Stapleton founded a rock band called the Jompson Brothers in 2010.[3]

References

  1. ^ Eichenberger, Bill (26 July 2007). "His 'grass is sown in shades of blue". The Columbus Dispatch. http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2007/07/26/1A_CHRIS_STAPLETON.ART_ART_07-26-07_D1_AB7C9A7.html. Retrieved 8 September 2010. 
  2. ^ "Chris Stapleton leaves The SteelDrivers". Country Standard Time. 1 April 2010. http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=3958. Retrieved 8 September 2010. 
  3. ^ Schlansky, Evan (11 August 2010). "Zac Brown Band Pick Jompson Brothers For Sailing Southern Ground Cruise". American Songwriter. http://www.americansongwriter.com/2010/08/zac-brown-band-pick-jompson-brothers-for-sailing-southern-ground-cruise/. Retrieved 28 October 2010.