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Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Chris Stapleton's dizzying success since winning three CMA awards in November continues as he will be the musical guest of Saturday Night Live on Jan. 16.
Actor Adam Driver, who plays Kylo Ren in the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie, will be the guest host for the show, NBC announced via Tweet this afternoon.
Stapleton released his certified RIAA Gold debut solo album, "Traveller," which is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. Stapleton also received nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance (for the album's title track) at the Grammy Awards, which will be broadcast live on CBS from L.A.'s Staples Center on Monday, Feb, 15.
Stapleton was the surprise winner of three Country Music Association awards in November, which gave his sales a huge boost.
More news for Chris Stapleton
- 08/29/24: Stapleton takes "Think I'm In Love With You" to video
- 05/20/24: Stapleton/Lipa collaboration gets released
- 04/26/24: Stapleton takes on Petty's "I Should Have Known It"
- 02/04/24: Stapleton, Isbell & The 400 Unit take two GRAMMYS each
- 01/18/24: Stapleton, Nick Creek, Giddens, Tuttle play New Orleans Fest
- 11/10/23: Stapleton gets "Higher," ZBB "Covers" live
- 11/03/23: Stapleton adds four dates to '24 tour
- 10/26/23: Stapleton extends All-American Road Show tour
CD reviews for Chris Stapleton
There was a bit of a controversy at the recent CMAs when Chris Stapleton beat out Morgan Wallen for best male vocalist, especially after Wallen had such a huge year, commercially speaking. Yes, one can make the case that Wallen is the most popular male singer in country music these days. However, when it comes to pure singing, Stapleton is arguably the genre's most naturally talented singer. He doesn't really need any more proof of that, of course, but his "Higher" album ...
Chris Stapleton's "Starting Over" release is one of those rare beauties of an album, where your favorite track may change from day to day. All of 'em are just that great. It is, simply put, Stapleton's best full-length to date.
You may love the title track, which puts flesh and bone onto the 'better luck next time' wish. Then again, the spiritual truth contained within the Creedence Clearwater Revival-esque "Devil Always Made Me Think Twice" might also ...
There is no bigger artist in country music today, perhaps even in American music, than Chris Stapleton. His appeal reaches beyond just the commercial country fans for his gritty bluesy approach. 2015's "Traveller" set a high bar, which was met by this year's release of "From A Room: Volume 1," which won Album of the Year in the 51st CMA Awards. Stapleton also garnered the Male Vocalist of the Year for his second time. Now seven months after that release, "From ...
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