Childhood and Education Journey of Chris Stapleton in Timeline

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Chris Stapleton

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Chris Stapleton. A timeline of key moments.

Chris Stapleton is an American country singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Kentucky. He initially moved to Nashville to study engineering but dropped out to pursue music. Soon after, Stapleton signed a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music to focus on writing and publishing his songs, marking the beginning of his successful career in the country music industry.

1946: Father's Birth Year

Herbert Joseph Stapleton Jr., Chris Stapleton's father, was born in 1946. He worked as an engineer in coal mines.

April 15, 1978: Chris Stapleton Born

On April 15, 1978, Christopher Alvin Stapleton was born in Kentucky. He is an American country singer-songwriter and guitarist.

1979: Jeep Acquired

In 1979, Chris Stapleton's wife bought him a Jeep, which became the inspiration for his song "Traveller".

1996: Moved to Nashville

In 1996, Chris Stapleton moved to Nashville to study biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. He later switched to business school before pursuing songwriting.

2007: Formation of The SteelDrivers

In 2007, Chris Stapleton formed the bluegrass group The SteelDrivers to perform his songs.

2007: Marriage to Morgane Hayes

In 2007, Chris Stapleton married singer-songwriter Morgane Hayes after they met 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 Daughter

In 2010, Chris Stapleton and Morgane Hayes had a daughter.

2013: Road trip and Composition of Traveller

In 2013, Chris Stapleton and his wife went on a road trip to New Mexico, during which he composed the title track of his first album, Traveller.

2013: Father's Death

In 2013, Herbert Joseph Stapleton Jr., Chris Stapleton's father, passed away.

2018: Birth of Twin Sons

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

2019: Birth of Another Son

In 2019, Chris Stapleton and Morgane Hayes had another son.