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January 27, 2026

Chris Stapleton

Christopher Alvin Stapleton is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in Kentucky, he moved to Nashville in 1996 to study for an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University, but dropped out to pursue a career in music. Shortly after, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music.

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Christopher Alvin Stapleton is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in Kentucky, he moved to Nashville in 1996 to study for an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University, but dropped out to pursue a career in music. Shortly after, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music.

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Chris Stapleton "You Should Probably Leave" cover art

You Should Probably Leave earns RIAA 7x Platinum for Chris Stapleton, recognizing 7,000,000 units on November 20, 2025.

Chris Stapleton Earns RIAA 7x Platinum for "You Should Probably Leave"
Chris Stapleton "A Simple Song" cover art

A Simple Song earns RIAA Platinum for Chris Stapleton, recognizing 1,000,000 units on November 20, 2025.

Chris Stapleton Earns RIAA Platinum for "A Simple Song"