• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Chris Stapleton Shares Details On Upcoming Debut Solo Album

January 23, 2015/by Sherod Robertson
stapleton

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton’s highly anticipated solo debut album, Traveller, will be released May 5 on Mercury Records Nashville.

Recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A (with additional production at The Castle and Blackbird Studio), Traveller was produced by Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell) and recorded by Vance Powell (Jack White). In addition to renditions of Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove’s “Tennessee Whiskey” and Don Sampson’s “Was It 26,” the album features 12 original songs, including fan-favorite “Sometimes I Cry.”

Last night (Jan. 22), during a special album reveal party, Stapleton returned to RCA Studio A to record a new version of “Sometimes I Cry” live-to-tape in front of an audience of media and industry members—allowing a unique, once-in-a-lifetime glimpse inside the making of the album. The track is currently being mastered and will be added to the final track-listing shortly. The walls of RCA Studio A were donned with black and white photos of Stapleton as guests entered and were treated to cocktails and noshes while the album played.

For those wanting a more intimate listening experience, head phone listening stations were available, giving opportunists an option to mute the party, completely getting lost into the music. Stapleton greeted guests expressing his joy that RCA Studio A had been saved from demolition and was please his album would not be the last recording in the iconic Music Row studio. Of his inspiration behind the album, Stapleton commented, “This record was made standing on the shoulders of friends, family, and heroes. I hope people enjoy listening to it as much as I’ve enjoyed making it.”

Chris Stapleton records new version of “Sometimes I Cry” live-to-tape in front of guests at RCA Studio A  on January 22, 2015.

Chris Stapleton records new version of “Sometimes I Cry” live-to-tape in front of guests at RCA Studio A on Jan. 22, 2015.

Stapleton has enjoyed five No. 1 hits as a songwriter including the five-week No. 1 “Never Wanted Nothing More” recorded by Kenny Chesney, George Strait’s “Love’s Gonna Make it Alright” and Luke Bryan‘s “Drink A Beer,” which Stapleton recently performed with Lady Antebellum at the CMT “Artists of the Year” show. He has penned over 170 album cuts, including songs recorded by Adele, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley, and has such notable co-writers as Vince Gill, Peter Frampton and Sheryl Crow, among others. Additionally, Stapleton has shared the stage with such respected artists as Gill, Alison Krauss, Marty Stuart, Emmylou Harris and more. As lead vocalist for critically acclaimed bluegrass band The SteelDrivers, Stapleton earned three Grammy nominations including “Best Bluegrass Album,” as well as an International Bluegrass Music Association Award for “Emerging Artist of the Year.” He’s also won eight ASCAP Awards and has contributed to the soundtracks of several feature films including Cars 2 and Valentine’s Day.

Stapleton will join Little Big Town on their Pain Killer Tour in March followed by a series of The Outsiders World Tour shows with Eric Church in May.

Traveller Album Tracklist:
1. Traveller (Chris Stapleton)
2. Fire Away (Chris Stapleton and Danny Green)
3. Tennessee Whiskey (Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove)
4. Parachute (Chris Stapleton and Jim Beavers)
5. Whiskey And You (Chris Stapleton and Lee Thomas Miller)
6. Nobody To Blame (Chris Stapleton, Barry Bales and Ronnie Bowman)
7. More Of You (Chris Stapleton and Ronnie Bowman)
8. When The Stars Come Out (Chris Stapleton and Dan Wilson)
9. Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore (Chris Stapleton)
10. Might As Well Get Stoned (Chris Stapleton and Jimmy Stewart)
11. Was It 26 (Don Sampson)
12. The Devil Named Music (Chris Stapleton)
13. Outlaw State Of Mind (Chris Stapleton, Ronnie Bowman and Jerry Salley)
TBD Sometimes I Cry (Chris Stapleton and Clint Ingersoll)

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Sherod Robertson
Sherod Robertson
Sherod Robertson is President and Owner of MusicRow Enterprises. He oversees all operations and develops strategic initiatives for MusicRow magazine, RowFax, and MusicRow's CountryBreakout chart. Robertson previously served as Director of Finance of Arista Records after beginning his career as Vice President of Finance and CFO at Reunion Records.
Sherod Robertson
Latest posts by Sherod Robertson (see all)
  • ‘IT’S TIIIIIIIME!’ Mariah Carey Brings Christmas To Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena - November 26, 2024
  • n o t e by Mint House: Nashville’s New High-End Boutique Hospitality - November 20, 2023
  • Cher’s New ‘Christmas’ Album Includes Tune By Nashville Songwriter - October 20, 2023
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10172940/stapleton.jpg 380 570 Sherod Robertson https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Sherod Robertson2015-01-23 14:08:422015-01-23 14:08:42Chris Stapleton Shares Details On Upcoming Debut Solo Album
You might also like
DISClaimer: Summer's Comin'
Weekly Register: The Crystal Ball Didn’t See That One!
Gill Honored With Star on Walk of Fame
MusicRow Magazine’s 2020 ‘InCharge’ Issue Features Dan + Shay
DisClaimer: What The Indies Are Offering
Review: Sherrie' Austin Performs On StageIt
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RECENT NEWS

  • A Century On The Stage: New Book ‘100 Years Of Grand Ole Opry’ Offers Intimate Look At The Institution [Interview] June 18, 2025
  • Go West Creative Elevates Jeremy Vaughn To Director of Entertainment & Experiential [Exclusive] June 18, 2025
  • Third Day Plots 30th Anniversary Tour For 2026 June 18, 2025
  • Sun Records & McIntosh Honor Johnny Cash With New Vinyl Release June 18, 2025
  • Sydney Quiseng Inks With BMG June 18, 2025
  • 2025 BMI Christian Awards Honors Year’s Best & Brightest June 18, 2025
  • Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Announce 2025 Ryman Residency June 18, 2025
  • Kate Bowling Named Director Of Creative At The Core Entertainment June 18, 2025
  • Blessing Offor Slates Second Album ‘Real’ For August June 18, 2025
  • Ryan Kohn Signs With Concord Music Publishing June 18, 2025

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2025 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top