History of Chris Stapleton in Timeline

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Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton is a highly successful American country singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in Kentucky, he initially moved to Nashville to pursue an engineering degree. However, his passion for music led him to drop out of Vanderbilt University and sign a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music. This pivotal decision marked the beginning of his career as a professional songwriter and performer in the country music industry.

2007: Marriage to Morgane Hayes

In 2007, Chris Stapleton married singer-songwriter Morgane Hayes after meeting while working at adjacent publishing houses.

2009: Birth of First Son

In 2009, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Hayes welcomed their first son.

2010: Birth of First Daughter

In 2010, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Hayes welcomed their first daughter.

2018: Birth of Twin Sons

In 2018, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Hayes welcomed twin sons.

2019: Birth of Fifth Child

In 2019, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Hayes welcomed their fifth child, another son.

2019: ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Decade

In 2019, Chris Stapleton was recognized by the Academy of Country Music as the inaugural ACM artist-songwriter of the decade. Also, his album Traveller was Billboard's Top Country Album of the decade.