Childhood and Education Journey of Chris Stapleton in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Chris Stapleton. A timeline of key moments.
Chris Stapleton is a celebrated American country singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in Kentucky, he initially pursued engineering at Vanderbilt University before dropping out to dedicate himself to music. His career began after signing a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in Nashville, marking the start of his journey to becoming a prominent figure in the country music scene.
April 15, 1978: Christopher Alvin Stapleton Born
On April 15, 1978, Christopher Alvin Stapleton was born in Kentucky. He would later become a successful country singer-songwriter and guitarist.
1979: Acquisition of 1979 Jeep
In 1979, Chris Stapleton's wife bought him a 1979 Jeep, which became the vehicle in which he composed the title track "Traveller".
1996: Moved to Nashville and enrolled at Vanderbilt
In 1996, Chris Stapleton moved to Nashville to study biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, later switching to business and then pursuing songwriting as a career.
1996: Moved to Nashville
In 1996, Stapleton moved to Nashville to study engineering at Vanderbilt University. He later dropped out to pursue a music career.
2007: Formation of The SteelDrivers
In 2007, Chris Stapleton formed a bluegrass group called The SteelDrivers, where he performed his songs.
2007: Marriage to Morgane Hayes
In 2007, Chris Stapleton married singer-songwriter Morgane Hayes.
2009: Birth of First Child
In 2009, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane welcomed their first child, a son.
2010: Birth of Second Child
In 2010, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane welcomed their second child, a daughter.
2013: Road Trip and Song Composition
In 2013, Chris Stapleton and his wife took a road trip to New Mexico, during which he composed the title track of his first album, "Traveller".
2018: Birth of Twin Sons
In 2018, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane welcomed twin sons.
April 28, 2019: Game of Thrones Extra
On April 28, 2019, Chris Stapleton appeared as an extra in "The Long Night," an episode of the HBO series Game of Thrones.
2019: Birth of Fifth Child
In 2019, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane welcomed their fifth child, a son.
February 12, 2023: Super Bowl National Anthem Performance
On February 12, 2023, Chris Stapleton sang the United States' national anthem at Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
