Complete List Of Chris Stapleton Songs From A to Z

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Chris Stapleton built one of contemporary country’s most powerful catalogs by combining traditional songwriting, Southern rock, blues, soul, and a voice capable of turning both intimate ballads and hard-driving songs into commanding performances. This complete A-to-Z guide gathers his studio tracks, standalone singles, soundtrack recordings, covers, live performances, and collaborations with artists across country, rock, pop, and soul.

Complete List Of Chris Stapleton Songs From A to Z

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Hailing from Staffordsville, Kentucky, Chris Stapleton grew up surrounded by the musical traditions of the Appalachian region. Although he initially pursued engineering studies at Vanderbilt University, the pull of songwriting proved too strong, leading him to leave school and immerse himself in Nashville’s music industry. His early years in the business were spent behind the scenes, writing songs for some of country music’s biggest names long before he became a celebrated recording artist.

Stapleton’s songwriting career accelerated after he signed with Sea Gayle Music as a professional songwriter. His compositions became hits for artists including Kenny Chesney, Josh Turner, George Strait, and Luke Bryan. Songs such as “Never Wanted Nothing More,” “Your Man,” and “Drink a Beer” demonstrated his ability to combine direct storytelling with memorable melodies, even while his own voice remained largely outside the spotlight.

Before beginning his solo career, Stapleton served as the lead vocalist of two bands. He first fronted The SteelDrivers, a bluegrass group that earned Grammy nominations and a loyal following through its soulful approach to the genre. After leaving the band in 2010, he formed the Southern rock-influenced Jompson Brothers and explored a heavier sound before stepping out under his own name.

Stapleton’s debut solo album, Traveller, arrived in 2015 and transformed his career. Fueled by his powerful voice, heartfelt songwriting, and a sound grounded in country, blues, soul, and Southern rock, the album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. His performance of “Tennessee Whiskey” became one of his defining recordings, while “Traveller,” “Fire Away,” “Nobody to Blame,” and “Parachute” established the depth of the album.

The success of Traveller continued through From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2, both released in 2017. The albums included “Broken Halos,” “Either Way,” “Millionaire,” “Midnight Train to Memphis,” and “Scarecrow in the Garden.” Starting Over followed in 2020, adding the title track, “Cold,” “You Should Probably Leave,” “Maggie’s Song,” and “Watch You Burn” to his catalog.

Stapleton released his fifth studio album, Higher, in 2023. Produced by Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton, and Dave Cobb, the album featured “White Horse,” “Think I’m in Love with You,” “It Takes a Woman,” “The Bottom,” and “Mountains of My Mind.”

His recordings outside his albums became an important part of his catalog. Stapleton collaborated with Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Santana, Carly Pearce, Post Malone, George Strait, Joy Oladokun, and many other artists. Later releases included “California Sober,” “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame,” “Bad as I Used to Be,” “Heart Letting Go,” and “A Song to Sing” with Miranda Lambert.

Stapleton’s achievements include Grammy, Country Music Association, and Academy of Country Music awards, along with recognition for both his performances and songwriting. His influence extends beyond country music because his work draws openly from blues, rock, gospel, and soul without losing its connection to traditional American songwriting.

Outside music, Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, established the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund. The organization has supported causes involving music education, disaster relief, food insecurity, and other needs in communities across the country.

Stapleton’s appeal rests in his commitment to honest songwriting and soulful delivery rather than passing trends. Whether interpreting another writer’s song, joining a collaborator, or performing one of his own compositions, he brings the same combination of restraint, power, and emotional clarity to every recording.

Complete List Of Chris Stapleton Songs From A to Z

A–E

“Arkansas” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Bad as I Used to Be” – F1 the Album (2025)
“The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” – Toy Story 4 soundtrack – June 21, 2019
“BLOW” (with Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars) – No.6 Collaborations Project (2019)
“The Bottom” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Broken Halos” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“California Sober” (Post Malone featuring Chris Stapleton) – F-1 Trillion (2024)
“Cold” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Crosswind” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“The Day I Die” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Death Row” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“Devil Always Made Me Think Twice” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“The Devil Named Music” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Drunkard’s Prayer” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Either Way” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017

F–J

“The Fire” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Fire Away” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Friendship” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Glow” (with Kelly Clarkson) – When Christmas Comes Around… – October 15, 2021
“Hangover Tonight” (Gary Allan featuring Chris Stapleton) – Ruthless (2021); originally released as a single (2015)
“Hard Livin'” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Heart Letting Go” – Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack (2025)
“Higher” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Hillbilly Blood” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” (George Strait featuring Chris Stapleton) – Cowboys and Dreamers (2024)
“I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton) – Red (Taylor’s Version) – November 12, 2021
“I Was Wrong” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“I’m a Ram” – Promotional single – 2022
“It Takes a Woman” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Joy” – Blessings and Miracles (Santana featuring Chris Stapleton) – October 15, 2021
“Joy of My Life” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020

K–O

“Last Thing I Needed, First Thing This Morning” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“Love Me Anyway” (Pink featuring Chris Stapleton) – Hurts 2B Human – April 26, 2019
“Loving You on My Mind” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Maggie’s Song” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Midnight Train to Memphis” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Might as Well Get Stoned” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Millionaire” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“More of You” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Mountains of My Mind” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Nashville, TN” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Nobody to Blame” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Nobody’s Lonely Tonight” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Nothing Else Matters” – The Metallica Blacklist – September 10, 2021
“Old Friends” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Outlaw State of Mind” – Traveller – May 5, 2015

P–T

“Parachute” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Say Something” (Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton) – Man of the Woods – February 2, 2018
“Scarecrow in the Garden” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Second One to Know” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“A Simple Song” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017
“Small Town Hypocrite” (Caylee Hammack featuring Chris Stapleton) – If It Wasn’t for You (2020)
“Sometimes I Cry” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“A Song to Sing” (with Miranda Lambert) – Standalone single (2025)
“South Dakota” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“The Star-Spangled Banner” (Live from Super Bowl LVII) – Standalone single – February 12, 2023
“Starting Over” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“Sweet Symphony” (Joy Oladokun featuring Chris Stapleton) – Proof of Life (2023); originally released as a single (2022)
“Sweet Symphony” (Living Proof Version; Joy Oladokun featuring Chris Stapleton) – Proof of Life (Deluxe) (2023)
“Tell Me When It’s Over” (Sheryl Crow featuring Chris Stapleton) – Threads – August 30, 2019
“Tennessee Whiskey” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Them Stems” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“Think I’m in Love with You” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Traveller” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Trust” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind” – From A Room: Volume 2 – December 1, 2017

U–Z

“Up to No Good Livin'” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“Was It 26” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Watch You Burn” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“We Don’t Fight Anymore” (Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton) – Hummingbird – June 16, 2023
“Weight of Your World” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“What Am I Gonna Do” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“What Are You Listening To?” – Standalone single (2013)
“When I’m with You” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“When the Stars Come Out” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Whiskey and You” – Traveller – May 5, 2015
“Whiskey Sunrise” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“White Horse” – Higher – November 10, 2023
“Without Your Love” – From A Room: Volume 1 – May 5, 2017
“Worry B Gone” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020
“You Should Probably Leave” – Starting Over – November 13, 2020