Career Timeline of Chris Stapleton: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Chris Stapleton

How Chris Stapleton built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Chris Stapleton is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his contributions to country and Southern rock music. Born in Kentucky, he initially pursued an engineering degree before relocating to Nashville to pursue a music career. He secured a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music, marking the beginning of his professional songwriting journey, prior to his success as a recording artist.

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.